Italian Recipes

Recipes from various regions of Italy and various Western adaptations by Sheffield Spice & Tea Co.

Spicy Sausage and Kale Soup

By Richard Sheffield on January 24, 2019 in Countries & Cuisines, Italian Recipes, Recipes, Soups and Stews

Spicy Sausage and Kale Soup Spicy Sausage and Kale Soup a hearty soup, rich with kale and cannellini beans. We use hot Italian sausage for a robust flavor with a touch of red pepper flakes. They don’t make the soup overly spicy, but you can use regular Italian sausage and skip the red pepper if […]

Shrimp Scampi Rustica

By Richard Sheffield on January 17, 2019 in Countries & Cuisines, Fish, Shrimp and Other Seafood, Italian Recipes, Recipes

Shrimp Scampi Rustica Shrimp Scampi is a standard on all Italian restaurant menus. Scampi is shrimp, broiled in garlic butter in its simplest form, and we’ve made it this way dozens of times over the years. Our Shrimp Scampi Rustica version has a few extras, like Worcestershire Sauce and a bit of Cayenne Pepper added […]

Chicken Piccata

By Richard Sheffield on January 11, 2019 in Chicken, Turkey and Other Poultry, Countries & Cuisines, Italian Recipes, Recipes

Chicken Piccata Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish. Piccata, refers to the thinly pounded chicken, pan-cooked to a golden brown, then served with a piquant, lemon-caper sauce. There is pretty much one way to make Chicken Piccata, as far as the ingredients, but you still find variations in the seasoning, and the lemon-caper sauce. […]

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

By Richard Sheffield on September 13, 2018 in Countries & Cuisines, Italian Recipes, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes, Steak, Burger and Other Beef Recipes

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches Italian Beef Sandwiches are a classic Italian sandwich, especially around Chicago. The roast is slow cooked for hours in beef broth allowing the flavors to develop. The roast gets fork tender and the broth is then used as an au jus for dipping. Depending on the cut of beef used, […]

Classic Minestrone Soup

By Richard Sheffield on March 1, 2018 in Countries & Cuisines, Italian Recipes, Recipes, Soups and Stews

Classic Minestrone Soup A Classic Minestrone Soup is always a welcome meal in cooler weather. This Minestrone recipe is what you will find in an Italian restaurant. Our recipe uses Bouquet Garni for the herbs. Bouquet Garni has all the herbs you find in Italian cooking, giving you a very savory flavor in the soup. […]

Cioppino

By Richard Sheffield on December 8, 2017 in Countries & Cuisines, Italian Recipes, Recipes, Soups and Stews

Cioppino Cioppino is a seafood soup or stew originating in San Franciso back in the 1800’s by Italian fisherman from the daily catch. It can be made from any combination of fish, mussels, crabs, scallops, squid, or whatever was caught that day. Of course, what would a seafood meal at the San Francisco Wharf be […]

Tuscan Bean and Chicken Soup

By Richard Sheffield on November 30, 2017 in Chicken, Turkey and Other Poultry, Italian Recipes, Recipes, Soups and Stews, Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes

Tuscan Bean and Chicken Soup Our Tuscan Bean and Chicken Soup is easy and fast. Hearty and very flavorful, it is one of our favorites as well as our friends. We’re sure you’ll enjoy it as well. Reminiscent of the great soups found in the top Italian restaurants, try a pot full and watch how […]

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Basil Pesto

By Richard Sheffield on April 27, 2017 in Italian Recipes, Recipes, Salads and Side Dishes, Sauces and Dips, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes

Basil Pesto Basil Pesto is a traditional Italian sauce made from basil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan cheese. Our Dried Pesto Basil recipe comes in handy when fresh basil isn’t available. Letting it rest for a couple hours allows the dried leaf to rehydrate and get ready for your use. It’s more of a spread […]

Cherry Walnut Pesto Chicken Salad

By Richard Sheffield on April 27, 2017 in Chicken, Turkey and Other Poultry, Countries & Cuisines, Italian Recipes, Recipes, Salads and Side Dishes

Cherry Walnut Pesto Chicken Salad This Cherry Walnut Pesto Chicken Salad uses pesto in a very delicious way. Like most chicken salads, you can make sandwiches with it, serve on a leaf of lettuce, or just eat as is as a light side dish. Here is a link to our Pesto recipe, made with dried […]

Chicken Marsala

By Richard Sheffield on March 14, 2017 in Chicken, Turkey and Other Poultry, Countries & Cuisines, Italian Recipes, Recipes

Chicken Marsala Chicken Marsala is one of our favorite Italian dishes to make. A Classic Italian chicken dish, we love mushrooms and if anyone has asked us about our Rick’s Casablanca Seasoning, you’ll have heard that it is the seasoning we use for our Chicken Marsala. Casablanca Seasoning is also wonderful as a Roast Seasoning, […]

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