Soppressata-Mushroom Pizza

Spicy soppressata sausage, tender mushrooms, gooey fontina, and fresh tomatoes and basil are a fabulous combination. Cut into small pieces, the pizza makes for perfect party fare. Balsamic glaze lives…

Spicy Italian Ham and Salami Sandwich

This “sitting sandwich” is great picnic fare because it only gets better as it sits. Pack it at the bottom of the basket so any weight on top will compress…

Grilled Italian Hero Sandwich

This recipe, excerpted from the cookbook Panini Express, does wonders for the familiar meaty hero sandwich just by pressing and grilling it. Warmed up, the deli ingredients just taste better. Of course, starting with the…

Mushrooms & Spinach with Soppressata Crisps

Cremini mushrooms (also called “baby bellas”) look similar to button mushrooms but have brown caps and a meatier texture.

Short Ribs Braised with Rosemary, Garlic, and Sherry