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Category: Italian

“La Dolce Vita” – Experience the rich and diverse flavors of Italy with our “Italian” category. From al dente pastas and wood-fired pizzas to creamy risottos and luscious tiramisu, these recipes bring the essence of Italian cooking to your home, celebrating the country’s passion for good food and good life.

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Venetian Canapes
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Venetian Canapes

Ingredients: 12 slices firm white bread5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, divided2 tablespoons...

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Italian Style Baked Beans
BeansItalianSide dishes

Italian Style Baked Beans

Ingredients: 6 ounces bacon, chopped2 onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped1 cup dark beer1 cup...

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Sun-Dried Tomato Olive and Parmesan Carbonara
ItalianPastarice and grains

Sun-Dried Tomato Olive and Parmesan Carbonara

Ingredients: 250 g fettuccine pasta2 eggs, beaten2/3 cup cream1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard1/2 cup...

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Caponata Picnic Sandwiches
ItalianLunch/snacksSandwiches

Caponata Picnic Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 stalk celery, chopped1 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch...

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Chicken Pizzaioli
ItalianMain dishMeat

Chicken Pizzaioli

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans whole tomatoes ( you can used diced tomatoes if...

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Minestrone
BeansItalianSoups & stews

Minestrone

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 onions2 garlic cloves2 teaspoons dried basil1 carrots1 potatoes2 courgettes1/4...

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Jan's Marinara Sauce
Condimentsetc.Italian

Jan’s Marinara Sauce

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 clove large garlic ( I ALWAYS use more!)2 medium...

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Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 24 medium fresh button mushrooms2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup scallions or 1/4 cup...

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ItalianPastarice and grains

Pizza Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages shell macaroni1 medium sweet red peppers, chopped1 medium green...

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Veal or Chicken Scaloppine With Saffron Cream Sauce
ItalianMain dishMeat

Veal or Chicken Scaloppine With Saffron Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb veal ( or boneless chicken breasts)saltpepper2 1/2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive...

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Foolproof Cilantro Lime Pesto
EuropeanItalianVegetables

Foolproof Cilantro Lime Pesto

Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed & dried ( 3 c. loosely packed)1/2 cup...

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Peppers Italian Country Style
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Peppers Italian Country Style

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 medium onions2 red bell peppers2 yellow bell...

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Bresaola Al Carpaccio
AppetizersItalianLunch/snacks

Bresaola Al Carpaccio

Ingredients: 6 ounces italian bresaola, sliced paper-thin24 small prepared marinated mushrooms, coarsely chopped (...

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Panzanella
ItalianSaladsSide dishes

Panzanella

Ingredients: 1 lb filone bread or 1 lb other hearty Italian bread1/4 cup extra...

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Fontina and Roasted Yellow Pepper Salad
EuropeanItalianSalads

Fontina and Roasted Yellow Pepper Salad

Ingredients: 6 yellow bell peppers2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons heavy cream1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/2...

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Pumpkin
ItalianPastaRice

Pumpkin, Lemon and Basil Risotto

Ingredients: 2 cups butternut pumpkin, seeded and diced into 1 centimetre square cubes (...

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Mama's Marinara
ItalianTomatoesVegetables

Mama’s Marinara

Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, crushed1/2 yellow onions, peeled and chopped fine3 tablespoons olive oilchili...

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Polenta Toasties With Mushroom Sauce
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Polenta Toasties With Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/4 liters water250 g coarse polentasalt1 tablespoon butter200 g mushrooms, sliced2 garlic...

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Josh's Sort-Of Carbonara or Cheesy Bacon Pasta
ItalianMain dishPasta

Josh’s Sort-Of Carbonara or Cheesy Bacon Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta4 slices bacon1/4 cup parmesan cheese1/4 cup half-and-half1/4 onions, chopped Directions:...

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FishItalianSeafood

Pesco Siciliano

Ingredients: fish steaks ( you may use any firm deep water fish, swordfish, shark,...

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Vegetarian Green Beans and Tomatoes
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Vegetarian Green Beans and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs green beans ( cut in half)1 large tomatoes ( skinned...

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Acini Di Pepe Salad
ItalianPastarice and grains

Acini Di Pepe Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups acini di pepe pasta or 1 1/2 cups any small...

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Italian Pizzelle Cookies
Cookies and browniesDessertItalian

Italian Pizzelle Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup oleo or 1 cup butter1 1/3 cups sugar6 eggs1 1/2 cups...

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Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Rolls

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil1 (1 1/2 lb) eggplants, peeled and sliced lengthwise (...

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Italian Herb Dipping Oil
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Italian Herb Dipping Oil

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon basil1/2 teaspoon rosemary1/2 teaspoon marjoram1/2 teaspoon...

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Italian Amaretti Biscuits (Cookies)
Cookies and browniesDessertItalian

Italian Amaretti Biscuits (Cookies)

Ingredients: 125 g ground almonds1 cup sugar2 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 -2 drop...

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stephanie's bruschetta
AppetizersItalianSide dishes

stephanie’s bruschetta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil4 cloves minced garlic1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped1/2 cup black...

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Italian Garlic Roasted Potatoes
ItalianPotatoesVegetables

Italian Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients: 5 lbs potatoes5 garlic cloves1 tablespoon coarse salt1 tablespoon chili peppers1 tablespoon rosemary1/4...

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Black Olive Paste
AppetizersItalianSpreads

Black Olive Paste

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olives, kalamata, pitted2/3 cup olives, dry cured, pitted3/4 cup olive oil3...

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Amaretto Almond Cheesecake  1999
CheesecakeDessertItalian

Amaretto Almond Cheesecake 1999

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vanilla cream-filled sandwich style cookies, crumbs1/8 teaspoon almond extract2 ounces...

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Caesar Salad - Classic
ItalianSaladsVegetables

Caesar Salad – Classic

Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce ( broken into pieces)1/4 cup olive oil, infused with2...

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Albicocche Al Forno (Baked Apricots With Amaretti)
DessertFruitItalian

Albicocche Al Forno (Baked Apricots With Amaretti)

Ingredients: 6 -8 apricots ( but have some extra ones ready)80 g amaretti cookies...

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Mushroom and Chilli Pasta
ItalianMain dishPasta

Mushroom and Chilli Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil500 g button mushrooms, sliced thinly2 large chilies, finely sliced1...

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Tomato and Basil Salad
ItalianSaladsVegetables

Tomato and Basil Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Garlic Polenta With Sausage
EuropeanItalianMeat

Garlic Polenta With Sausage

Ingredients: 1 lb mild Italian sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces1/4 lb pancetta or...

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Stromboli
ItalianMain dishPizza

Stromboli

Ingredients: 1/2 basic pizza dough5 ounces sliced ham5 ounces pepperoni, sliced thinly1 (10 ounce)...

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Pepperoni Caesar Salad
ItalianSaladsVegetables

Pepperoni Caesar Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil2 teaspoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons mayonnaise2 cloves garlic, minced1/2...

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Emeril Lagasse's Perfect Pizza Dough
ItalianMain dishPizza

Emeril Lagasse’s Perfect Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 cup warm water ( 110F)1 (1/4 ounce) envelope active dry yeast1 teaspoon...

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Kumquat's Roasted Artichoke Hearts
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Kumquat’s Roasted Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts ( whole)2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil4...

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Bruschetta II
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Bruschetta II

Ingredients: 1 baguette or 1 sourdough loaf3 -4 roma tomatoes, sliced*1/2 cup fresh parmesan...

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Don Giovanni Salad ( B O G Salad)
ItalianSaladsVegetables

Don Giovanni Salad ( B O G Salad)

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn up4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves2/3 cup...

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Bolognese Sauce - Probably the Best Outside of Italy
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Bolognese Sauce – Probably the Best Outside of Italy

Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves1 brown onions1 carrots1 -2 stalk celeryolive oil500 g lean ground...

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Italian White Bean Soup With Greens (Sbd)
BeansItalianSoups & stews

Italian White Bean Soup With Greens (Sbd)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs swiss chard (I used kale) or 1 1/2 lbs escarole...

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Honey Pizza Dough  (awesome)
ItalianMain dishPizza

Honey Pizza Dough (awesome)

Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast ( or 1 package)1 teaspoon honey1 cup...

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Teresa's Italian Green Beans
BeansItalianSide dishes

Teresa’s Italian Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 quart roma beans1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onions1/8 teaspoon...

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BeveragesEuropeanItalian

Italian Soda

Ingredients: 2 ounces Italian syrup, flavor of choice1 ounce half-and-half or 1 ounce milknon-flavored...

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Tuscan Chicken
ItalianMain dishStews

Tuscan Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Creamy Italian White Bean Soup
BeansItalianSoups & stews

Creamy Italian White Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced2 (16...

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Toasted Pound Cake With Mascarpone and Amaretto
DessertEuropeanItalian

Toasted Pound Cake With Mascarpone and Amaretto

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) sliced poundcake, cut crosswise into 12 slices3/4 cup apricot...

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Fettuccini with Creamy Tomato Sauce
ItalianMain dishPasta

Fettuccini with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine pasta, dried1/4 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced2/3 cup low-fat...

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Soprano's Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Soprano’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants ( about 1 pound)saltolive oil, for pan frying2 1/2 cups...

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Balsamic Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Balsamic Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon olive oilsalt and peppersugar1/2 teaspoon oregano2 medium eggplants,...

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Tiramisu (An Italian Delight!)
DessertEggs/dairyItalian

Tiramisu (An Italian Delight!)

Ingredients: 6 egg yolks1/2 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup Kahlua1/3 cup regular-strength coffee1 lb mascarpone...

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ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Tomato-Onion Lasagna

Ingredients: 6 -8 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced thin6 yellow onions, sliced thinparmesan...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/2 cup egg substitute1 medium eggplants, sliced into 6...

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Braised Sweet Bell Peppers
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Braised Sweet Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium red peppers, seeded and quartered1 medium green peppers,...

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Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Ingredients: 6 roma tomatoes, diced2 cloves garlic, chopped2 cloves garlic, peeled3 tablespoons olive oil2...

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Bruschetta with Red Peppers and Goat's Cheese
CheeseEggs/dairyItalian

Bruschetta with Red Peppers and Goat’s Cheese

Ingredients: 2 red sweet peppers1 yellow sweet peppers4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilto taste...

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Italian Cheese Chicken
ItalianMeatPoultry

Italian Cheese Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup Wishbone Italian dressing1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/4...

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Maharaja Curry
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Maharaja Curry

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon cumin seeds2 medium onions, finely chopped1 teaspoon ground...

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