Chicken Tetrazzini - Umbria Style

Mary Beam @ciaoitalia
This dish, originally made with turkey and spaghetti, was named after a famous opera singer named...

Antipasto Salad aka Kitchen Sink Salad

Mary Beam @ciaoitalia
So, I wanted to make a pasta salad. I hunted around for what was in the...

Authentic Italian Stromboli

Mary Beam @ciaoitalia
The beautiful thing about stromboli, is you can layer in whatever ingredients you like. I was...

Cream Cheese Penguins

Mary Beam @ciaoitalia
I came across these several months ago when I was looking for appetizers for Christmas and...

Maine Clam Cakes

Mary Beam @ciaoitalia
Still one of the most popular seafood items in the state and kids love them too!...

Divinity Fudge

Mary Beam @ciaoitalia
My grandmother used to make this all the time when I was little. It always reminds...

Belgian Fries with Bacon Dust and Chipotle Mayo Dipping Sauce

Mary Beam @ciaoitalia
There is a restaurant in Portland, ME called Nosh. They're fairly new but got notoriety on...

The Best Mac & Cheese Ever - Really!

Mary Beam @ciaoitalia
So,Emeril had this national mac & cheese contest and this is the winning recipe. Yes, it...

The Original Italian Sandwich

Mary Beam @ciaoitalia
These originated in Maine in 1902 at Amato's. They're now franchised throughout New England. I worked...

Best Needhams

Mary Beam @ciaoitalia
Truly a Maine treat. From my Cooking Down East recipe book, whose pages are very worn.