September 15: Celebrate San Gennaro Day with Italian-American Cuisine!
When immigrants from Naples arrived in the United States, specifically in New York City, they brought with them a range of exciting foodstuffs that you can now easily source from your local Italian food shop. The Feast of San Gennaro, held in New York's Little Italy since 1926 to honor Naples' patron saint, San Gennaro, is a fitting occasion to enjoy such delectable produce.
While the Feast of San Gennaro has its roots in Mulberry Street, Little Italy, in more recent times the religious festival has also been celebrated in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New Jersey. At the modern festival, it's not only the processions and live music contributions that are visual spectacles - the traditional Italian zeppole, tiramasu and gelato would catch the eye of any top food photographer, too!
Perhaps it'll come as a surprise that, in addition to the quintessentially Italian food on offer at the Feast of San Gennaro, you can also get your hands on deep fried Oreos!
Our Dishfolio food bloggers join in on the celebration with fantastic Italian-American online food recipes!
Benes y Fryed
A Medieval recipe from fried beans. From The Forme of Cury, circa 1390.
by kitchenhistoricBaked Chicken Parmesan Bundles
A baked version of the all time classic....much less calories but not less flavor!
by A New York FoodieBasil-Pea Crostini with Prosciutto
Crostini with Prosciutto, Tomatoes, and Basil-Pea Puree
by Cooking MadlySimple Lasagna
A pasta dish of tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, Italian sausage and mozzarella layered between strips of noodles.
by joybee83Osso Buco
Osso Buco, a Milanese dish of veal shanks braised in a mixture of white wine, onions and garlic then topped with gremolata, makes an elegant meal served over polenta.
by webicureanEasy Homemade Grilled Pizza
Surprisingly quick and easy, grilled pizza is a family favorite and the perfect last-minute, go-to meal on busy nights! So delicious and really so simple!
by TwoHealthyKitchensSummer Sandwich
Our version of italian sandwich for the hot summer. Homemade bruschetta, prosciutto and rockets.
by riceandbreadLobster Carbonara Farfalle
Spicy Farfalle Lobster Carbonara with Fresno Chili Peppers
by Chili Pepper MadnessSicilian Meatballs
The best meatballs ever with marsala, bacon, cheese and herbs and a fabulous porcini mushroom tomato sauce... love at first bite!!
by LostpastrememberedWhole Wheat Pizza with White Garlic Sauce
Whole Wheat Pizza topped with White Garlic Sauce, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil.
by The Culinary ChroniclesMargarita Pizza
Simple scratch pizza dough topped with the best in fresh seasonal summer ingredients.
by sahmchefCreamy Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce
Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce...vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free with only 5 healthy ingredients!
by thehealthyfamilyandhomeFrittata with pulled pork and cheddar
Frittata studded with leftover pulled pork, sauteed onions, and cheddar
by jlalkSicilian Meatballs
The best meatballs ever with marsala, bacon, cheese and herbs and a fabulous porcini mushroom tomato sauce... love at first bite!!
by LostpastrememberedHomemade Chicago style Deep Dish Pizza
Homemade Chicago style deep dish pizza complete with cornmeal crust and sauce on top!
by thehathicooksGrilled Pizza w/goat cheese, figs and ham
Grilled Pizza with goat cheese, figs and ham
by Dulces bocadosTiramisu Charlotte
Tiramisu Charlotte Recipe - Creamy, delicious mascarpone layers with coffee dipped lady fingers -what a treat!
by bakeandbait