Big Mamma's Italian American Cooking

This is a collection of recipes from Teresa Lapetina Greco (Big Mamma), her daughter Elizabeth Greco Noviello (Mamaw), her granddaughter Marie Noviello Casazza and her great-granddaughter-in-law...Lee Casazza. My cookbook is available in a hard cover. Email me if you'd like to purchase one. They are only $15.00 plus postage. All photos and recipes are protected by copyright. All rights reserved. Buon appetito!

Monday, August 18, 2025

LEMON SORBET WITH PROSECCO - Sgroppino al Limone

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Traditionally,  sgroppino  is a refreshing aperitif that is said to have originated in Venice, Italy and is served blended, but this is anot...
Thursday, August 7, 2025

BAKED EGGPLANT PARMIGIANO WITH SWISS CHARD

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The eggplants are so crispy and are baked in the oven.  I made a marinara sauce with canned cherry tomatoes and  sautéed  s ome Swiss chard ...
Wednesday, August 6, 2025

FROZEN LIMONCELLO-RICOTTA CUPS

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Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur.  It is a favorite in summertime, especially on the Amalfi coast of Italy.  My husband and I enjoyed ...
Friday, August 1, 2025

THIMBLE PRINT COOKIES WITH GLAZE

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These are delicious Italian Christmas or anytime cookies.  The dough can be made plain or you can add ¼ cup poppy seeds or finely ground nut...
Wednesday, July 30, 2025

THE BEST ITALIAN SUBS

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When I was a child, I lived a block from Mangialardo's, the famous Italian restaurant on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.   I believe thi...
Sunday, July 6, 2025

MUSSELS FRA DIAVOLO

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Mussels are a favorite of my husband.  Make sure your mussels are fresh and none of the shells are broken.  I usually ask for 36 so the seaf...
Saturday, June 14, 2025

MAMAW'S POTATO CROQUETTES

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I have seen recipes for potato croquettes with prosciutto ham and mozzarella cheese included. This is Mamaw's (Elizabeth Greco Noviello...
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