Asparagus Prosciutto & Truffle Essence Risotto Contributor: Kitchen on Fire Meal: Lunch Cuisine: Italian Ingredient: Vegetables Season: Fall

The warm, full taste of truffles, shallots and asparagus create a complementary contrast to sweet, flavorful prosciutto in this savory dish.

Braised Lamb Shanks Contributor: Slow Food USA - Table Talk Recipe Contest Meal: Dinner Cuisine: Italian Ingredient: Lamb Season: Fall

Slow Food USA asked their Table Talk Recipe Contest participants to describe how their recipe was good, clean, and fair. Nora Painten, "I invented this recipe while living and working on a farm. I canned my own tomatoes, grew onions,  garlic and herbs as well as dehydrated my own tomatoes. We also raised the lambs, but our lamb meat was so popular that we sold it all before I had a chance to use the shanks. I bought my lamb shanks from another farm 7 miles down the road. This recipe focuses on local food and local farmers. Everything can be bought at a farmers market in the Fall (capers and olives excepted)."
 

Buttermilk Creamsicle Panna Cotta Contributor: Food and Wine Magazine Meal: Dessert Cuisine: Italian Ingredient: Fruit Season: Summer This refreshing twist on a classic dessert combines the complimentary flavors of orange and cream with a hint of peppercorn, giving an old favorite a new taste.

Chicken Breast Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Olives Contributor: Joanne Weir Meal: Dinner Cuisine: Italian Ingredient: Chicken Season: Fall

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a great starting point for a simple weeknight dinner. But, when you remove the skin from the chicken, lots of flavor is lost. This assertive mix of fresh goat cheese, briney black olives, and fresh-from-the-garden oregano, flat-leaf parsley, and thyme really enhances the natural flavors of the chicken.

Chocolate Zabaglione with Marinated Strawberries Contributor: Nick Stellino Meal: Dessert Cuisine: Italian Ingredient: Dairy Season: Summer

Zabaglione is a light, foamy, custard-like dessert served hot or chilled, depending on preference. Top-off with marinated strawberries and chocolate shavings for a delicious presentation.

Dandelion Greens with White Beans Contributor: Slow Food USA - Table Talk Recipe Contest Meal: Dinner Cuisine: Italian Ingredient: Vegetables Season: Summer

Slow Food USA asked their Table Talk Recipe Contest participants to describe how their recipe was good, clean, and fair. Lucy Verde-Ortiz, "This is a very healthy recipe. It's very simple. I find that the best food you can make and eat consists of simple dishes. In the summer you can find most of your ingredients at the farmer's market - fresh garlic, fresh greens and even the olive oil, which of course gives support to the local farmers and their workers. Since you are buying local produce, there is less of a carbon footprint because of the proximity to the farms. There is no meat in this dish as well, again lessening the impact on the environment."
 

Fish in Red Wine Sauce Contributor: Nick Stellino Meal: Dinner Cuisine: Italian Ingredient: Seafood Season: Spring Healthy and delicious, fish dishes are a favorite for any chef searching for a new culinary adventure. The seductive aroma and rich color of the Red Wine Sauce makes this entrée a treat for your senses.

Italian Tuna Salad Sandwiches with Black-Olive Dressing Contributor: Food and Wine Magazine Meal: Lunch Cuisine: Italian Ingredient: Seafood Season: Spring This recipe gives a gourmet make-over to a classic favorite, the tuna sandwich. Snow peas, anchovies, red onions, eggs and olive oil are among the ingredients that combine with tuna to make a mouth watering combination for your lunch.

Pasta with Pine Nuts, Raisins and Tomatoes Contributor: Nick Stellino Meal: Side Cuisine: Italian Ingredient: Pasta Season: Winter A unique combination of pine nuts, raisins and tomatoes enhances the gusto of the Penne Rigate by adding a surprisingly sweet taste.

Pot Roast with Marsala Contributor: Nick Stellino Meal: Dinner Cuisine: Italian Ingredient: Beef Season: Winter

Richly robust in flavor, pot roast is a staple entrée in any gourmand's kitchen. Melt pieces of Gorgonzola or Blue Cheese into the Marsala sauce to heighten the savory satisfaction.

Seafood Cioppinno Pasta with Garlic Toasts Contributor: Kitchen on Fire Meal: Lunch Cuisine: Italian Ingredient: Seafood Season: Spring

This delectable, yet hearty meal of mussels, clams, prawns and thick white fish, served with penne pasta and garlic toast is guaranteed to satisfy your appetite and tastes.

Spring Gnudi Contributor: Slow Food USA - Table Talk Recipe Contest Meal: Dinner Cuisine: Italian Ingredient: Dairy Season: Spring

Slow Food USA asked their Table Talk Recipe Contest participants to describe how their recipe was good, clean, and fair. Sarah Mooney, "I make my own ricotta cheese, buying raw milk directly from a local organic farm. If my vegetables are not ready in my own garden, I purchase them directly from my local farmer's market. I collect the eggs from my own chickens. Living in Portland, this is easy to accomplish. We are surrounded by organic farms and local producers of fresh healthy ingredients. You should be able to find all of your ingredients, minus the nutmeg, from local producers, even the Parmesan."
 

Three Cheese Baked Pasta Contributor: Food & Wine Magazine Meal: Dinner Cuisine: Italian Ingredient: Pasta Season: Winter

This delicious dish, combining trenne or rigatoni pasta with three types of cheese, is sure to delight your epicurean palate.

Tuna with Pasta And Frisse Contributor: Food & Wine Magazine Meal: Lunch Cuisine: Italian Ingredient: Seafood Season: Winter

Water chestnuts' sweet crunch contrast nicely with frissee's bitterness in this inspired pasta dish.