New Year's Day

Artichoke Leaves (page 58)Fig and Gorgonzola Salad (page 44)Braised Duck Risotto (page 154)Green Bean Bundles (page 292)Verdure al Forno (Baked Vegetable Casserole) (page 284)Spelt Pasta with Spicy Old World Gravy (Fra Diavlo) (pages 101 and 65)Italian Bread Pudding (page 304)

Easter Sunday

Garlic Soup (page 27)Fresh Crab with Arugula Salad (page 43)Wilted Kale Salad with Roasted Shallots (page 38)Leg of Lamb (page 227)Easter Pizza Casserole (page 240)Sausage-Filled Shallots (page 59)Roasted Potato and Garlic Gnocchi (page 120)Gorgonzola Browned Pears (page 59)Easter Egg Bread (page 91)

Thanksgiving

Polenta-Stuffed Turkey Breast (page 260)Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes (page 282)Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pear (page 295)Carciofi Ripieni (Stuffed Artichokes) (page 290)Herbed Flatbread (page 85)Broccoli Raab Parmesan (page 285)Italian Bread Pudding (page 304)

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve Salad (page 45)Clam-Stuffed Portobellos (page 50)Frittura di Paranza (Pan-Fried Smelts) (page 60)Baccalà in Saffron Marinara Broth (page 276)Shrimp Scampi (page 277)Red Snapper and Pepper Risotto (page 156)Seafood Polenta (page 177)Mushroom and Crab Frittata (page 197)Fresh Vegetable Dip with Crusty Italian Bread (page 51)Cavolfiore Fritto (Fried Cauliflower) (page 280)Classic Biscotti (page 303)Keith's “No Dairy” Apple Cake (page 313)

Christmas Brunch

Breakfast Egg Polenta (page 171)Tender Beef Ravioli (page 238)Breakfast Pork Sausage (page 215)Cinnamon Rolls (page 307)Melon and Prosciutto (page 52)Four-Cheese Frittata (page 182)Garlic and Olive Bruschetta (page 54)Broccoli with Romano Bread Crumbs (page 281)Occo Buco with Polenta Dumplings (page 233)Hearty Cold Antipasto Salad (page 46)Christmas Goose (page 249)Scaweelies (page 300)Tordillas (page 301)Geenaweelies (page 302)