Table of Contents
Introduction xi
Pastagram xiii
Chloe's Italian Lesson xv
Menu Ideas 1
Allergen-Free Italian: (Gluten, Soy, and Nut) 3
Appetizers (Antipasti)
Fried Zucchini 8
Cherry Tomato Bruschetta on Grilled Bread 8
Easy Eggplant Caponata (GF) 9
Baked Italian Onion Rings 10
Butternut Bruschetta with Caramelized Onions 12
Caprese Skewers(GF) 14
Hummus Pomodoro with Warm Pizza Crust 17
Italian Quesadillas 18
Parmesan Pita Crisps 20
Lemony Chickpea Puree (GF) 20
Mushroom Pesto Crostini 21
Pistachio Guacamole (GF) 22
Smashed Avocado and Roasted Beet Crostini 25
White Bean Crostini with Pomegranate and Mint 26
Red and Yellow Pepper Crostini 28
Herbed Risotto Cakes with Arrabbiata Dipping Sauce (GF) 29
Vegetables (Verdure)
Roasted Cauliflower with Onion, Garlic, and Thyme (GF) 32
Artichoke Hash Browns (GF) 34
Balsamic Grilled Zucchini (GF) 34
Roasted Potatoes with Gremolata (GF) 36
Garlic Fire-Roasted Cora (GF) 39
Lemonade Cauliflower (GF) 40
Braised Kale with Pine Nuts and Cranberries (GF) 41
Eggplant alla Funghetto (GF) 42
Parmesan Roasted Asparagus 45
Pomegranate Roasted Brussels Sprouts (GF) 46
Chili Lemon Broccoli (GF) 48
Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Sea Salt (GF) 48
Broccoli Rabe with Garlicky Bread Bites 49
Creamed Spinach (GF) 50
Rosemary Sweet Potatoes with Sweet 'n' Spicy Mustard (GF) 53
Soups and Salads: (Zuppa E Insalata)
Avocado Caprese Pasta Salad (GF) 56
Pasta and Beans (GF) 57
Artichoke Pesto Pasta Salad (GF) 58
Sweet Potato and Almond Couscous Salad 61
Grapefruit, Avocado, and Fennel Salad (GF) 62
Roasted Carrot and Avocado Salad 64
Italian Chopped Salad (GF) 66
Summer Bread Salad 69
Cream of Mushroom Soup (GF) 70
Cauliflower Soup with Pesto and Pasta Shells (GF) 71
Spicy Tomato Soup (GF) 72
Pumpkin Soup with Crispy Brussels Sprout Leaves (GF) 75
Tomato Bread Soup 76
Pizza, Focaccia and Panini: (Pizza, Focaccia, E Panini)
Heirloom Tomato Toast 80
Garlic Bread Sticks 82
Fabulous Focaccia 84
Pizza Margherita (GF) 86
Garlic and Artichoke Pizza 87
Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onion, and Apple Pizza (GF) 89
French Bread Pizza 90
Crumbled Sausage and Mozzarella Pizza (GF) 92
White Wild Mushroom Pizza (GF) 94
Grilled Pesto Pie 97
Puppy Pizza Bones 97
Meatball Sliders 98
Mushroom Pesto Sliders 101
Farmers' Market Panini 102
Chickpea Pie (GF) 103
Red Wine Seitan on Ciabatta 104
Pizza Burgers with Avocado Pesto 106
Avocado and Sun-Dried Tomato Panini 108
Viva La Pasta
Capellini Pomodoro (GF) 113
Mama's Spaghetti and Meatballs 114
Kate Middleton's Pasta Alfredo (GF) 116
Shelley's Shells (GF) 118
Cavatelli with Broccoli(GF) 119
Bowties in Garlic Cream Sauce (GF) 121
Wild Mushroom Rigatoni 122
Penne with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce (GF) 124
Pasta alla Norma with Ricotta (GF) 127
Creamy Yellow Pepper Pasta (GF) 128
Fusilli with Minted Eggplant Sauce (GF) 129
Tequila Tempeh Fettuccine (GF) 130
You-Won't-Be-Single-for-Long Pasta Carbonara with Shiitake Bacon (GF) 133
Pesto Mac 'n' Cheese (GF) 134
Pasta in Pink Sauce (GF) 136
Penne Puttanesca (GF) 138
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Mushrooms 139
Potato Gnocchi in Herb-Garlic Sauce 140
Butternut Ravioli with Brown Sugar and Crispy Sage 142
Mushroom Wonton Ravioli 144
Lentil Manicotti 145
Lasagna Bolognese 147
White Lasagna with Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach 148
Secondo Piatti
Avocado Basil Quinoa Bowl with Chili Olive Oil (GF) 152
Baked Tempeh in Mushroom Cream Sauce (GF) 155
Chloe's Rawsagna (GF) 156
Creamy Polenta with Roasted Vegetable Ragù (GF) 158
Lemon Herb Cannellini Beans (GF) 159
Eggplant Parmesan 160
Tuscan Tofu Scramble (GF) 163
Grilled Portobello Steak in Lemon Parsley Pesto (GF) 164
Italian Meatloaf 165
White Wine Risotto with Shiitake Mushrooms and Peas(GF) 166
Pumpkin Risotto (GF) 169
Tempeh with 40 Cloves of Garlic (GF) 170
Rosemary Lentils with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlicky Broccolini (GF) 171
Thyme for Stuffed Portobellos with Rosemary Gravy 172
Wild Mushroom Farro with Lemon, Mint, and Artichokes (GF) 174
Dolci
Chocolate-Dipped Almond Biscotti (GF) 178
Italian Wedding Cookies (GF) 180
Florentine Bar Cookies 183
Dark Chocolate Crostini with Sea Salt and Orange Zest 185
Olive Oil Pancakes (GF) 186
Marmalade Pancakes (GF) 189
Orange-Zested Chocolate Chip Scones (GF) 190
Chloe's "Nutella" Cinnamon Rolls (GF) 193
Rosemary Lemon Shortbread Cookies (GF) 195
Chocolate Cherry Coffee Cake (GF) 197
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins (GF) 199
Banana Coffee Cupcakes (GF) 201
Lemon Thyme Cupcakes (GF) 203
Raspberry Tiramisu Cupcakes (GF) 205
Chocolate Almond Mousse Cake (GF) 207
Pomegranate Mint Italian Soda (GF) 209
Lemon Thyme Italian Soda (GF) 209
Strawberry Basil Milkshake (GF) 210
Italian Wedding Cake (GF) 213
Vanilla Gelato 215
Affogato (Vanilla Gelato Drowned in a Shot of Espresso) (GF) 215
Roasted Banana Bourbon Ice Cream (GF) 216
Tiramisu (GF) 219
Italian Apple Cake (GF) 220
Leftover Red Wine Chocolate Cake with Drunken Raspberries (GF) 222
Mint Chip Gelato Sandwiches (GF) 224
Espresso Chip Sundaes (GF) 227
Polenta Berry Cobbler with Vanilla Gelato (GF) 228
Make-Your Own Basics: Dough, Sauces, and Vegan Cheese
Arrabbiata Sauce (GF) 232
Quick Basil Pesto 232
Basic Béchamel (GF) 233
Classic Pesto Sauce (GF) 233
Coscarelli Marinara Sauce (GF) 234
Shortcut Marinara (GF) 234
Crostini 235
Gluten-Free Pizza Crust (GF) 235
Homemade Pasta Dough 236
Homemade Ravioli Dough 237
Mazzarella Sauce (GF) 237
Herbed Garlic Toast 238
Homemade Chili Olive Oil (GF) 238
Pizza Dough 241
Shiitake Bacon (GF) 242
Rockin' Ricotta (GF) 242
Parmesan Topping (GF) 244
Toasted Bread Crumbs 244
Coconut Whipped Cream (GF) 245
Chocolate Ganache (GF) 245
Chloe's Vegan "Nutella" (GF) 247
Vegan Italian Pantry 249
Chloe's Favorite Italian Restaurants Around the world 260
Acknowledgments 261
Index 263
