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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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Pizelles (Italian Waffle Cookies)
Cookies and browniesDessertItalian

Pizelles (Italian Waffle Cookies)

Ingredients: 6 large eggs, beaten2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup margarine, melted ( not butter)1/2...

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Italian Turnip Soup Mellowed With Rice
ItalianSoups & stewsVegetables

Italian Turnip Soup Mellowed With Rice

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 lb turnips, peeled,and cut into 1/2...

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Baked Tomatoes with Orzo and Olives
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Baked Tomatoes with Orzo and Olives

Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, halved, hollowed3 cups orzo pasta, Cooked1/4 cup olives, chopped1 teaspoon...

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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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Chicken Stuffed With Potatoes and Olives
ItalianPotatoesVegetables

Chicken Stuffed With Potatoes and Olives

Ingredients: 3 -4 medium red potatoes, unpeeled cooked and cubed10 stuffed green olives, chopped3...

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Zeppoli (Italian Fried Bread Dough )
BreadsEuropeanItalian

Zeppoli (Italian Fried Bread Dough )

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast1 cup water1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1...

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Caramel Macchiato
BeveragesEggs/dairyItalian

Caramel Macchiato

Ingredients: 3 ounces prepared espresso1 ounce caramel syrup ( use syrups prepared for coffees,...

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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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Vegan Pasta Amatriciana
ItalianMain dishPasta

Vegan Pasta Amatriciana

Ingredients: 2 cups tomato sauce ( Prego basil and garlic is good)6 leaves basil2...

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Simple
ItalianMain dishPizza

Simple, Easy Pizza

Ingredients: 3 cups luke-warm water1 tablespoon yeast1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon salt8 -10 cups flour2...

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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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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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Mascarpone-filled Figs or Apricots With Amaretto
DessertFruitItalian

Mascarpone-filled Figs or Apricots With Amaretto

Ingredients: 3 ounces mascarpone cheese or 3 ounces cream cheese2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon...

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Minestrone Verde

Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth1 large onions, sliced thin1/2 cup pasta shells (...

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Lazy Mom's Focaccia
AppetizersBreadsItalian

Lazy Mom’s Focaccia

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil, plusextra olive oil, to grease pan1 (10 ounce) packages...

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Fennel
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Fennel, Orange and Olive Salad

Ingredients: 1 fennel bulbs1 large oranges12 black olives1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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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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Iced Cappuccino

Ingredients: 2 -3 ounces espresso ( double shot)2 -3 teaspoons sugar, to taste (optional)2...

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Green Beans with Garlic
BeansItalianSide dishes

Green Beans with Garlic

Ingredients: 5 cans green beans, whole drained5 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 lb bacon, chopped1 onions,...

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Pappa Al Pomodoro (Tuscan Bread Soup)
EuropeanItalianSoups & stews

Pappa Al Pomodoro (Tuscan Bread Soup)

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes,...

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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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Italian Stuffed Artichokes
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Italian Stuffed Artichokes

Ingredients: 4 medium fresh artichokes2 -3 cups Italian style breadcrumbs2 -3 tablespoons of grated...

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Low-Fat Linguine with Tomatoes and 'Cream'
ItalianPastarice and grains

Low-Fat Linguine with Tomatoes and ‘Cream’

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 clove garlic, minced ( or more)1...

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Tomatoes In Marinade
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Tomatoes In Marinade

Ingredients: 4 thick sliced tomatoes1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped ( or 1/2 t...

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Meatless Italian Minestrone
ItalianSoups & stewsVegetables

Meatless Italian Minestrone

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 1/3 cups chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onions3 cloves minced...

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Italian White Bean Salad
BeansItalianSalads

Italian White Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb dried white beans, Note 1 or 1 lb dried borlotti beans,...

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Italian Fettuccine
< 15 minsEuropeanItalian

Italian Fettuccine

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons white truffle oil1 1/2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, chopped1 lb fettuccine1/2...

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Judy's Eggplant (Aubergine) Parm
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Judy’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parm

Ingredients: 3 lbs eggplantsolive oilflour, as needed2 cups canned imported Italian plum tomatoes, well-drained...

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Italian Peas
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Italian Peas

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans peas, undrained, the tiny party type1/4 cup onions, finely...

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Italian Bread Dessert
DessertEuropeanItalian

Italian Bread Dessert

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine2 small apples, peeled,cored,and sliced into rings1/2...

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Tiramisu: Lift Me Up
DessertEggs/dairyItalian

Tiramisu: Lift Me Up

Ingredients: 4 -5 large egg yolks1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup milk16 ounces ricotta cheese (...

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Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup parmesan cheese3 tablespoons parsley, chopped2 tablespoons chives, chopped1 teaspoon...

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Pasta with Sausage and Peppers
ItalianPastarice and grains

Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients: 1 lb mild Italian sausage1 medium green bell peppers, chopped1 medium red bell...

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Country Chickpea Soup
ItalianSoups & stewsVegetables

Country Chickpea Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 large carrots, finely chopped2 stalks celery, finely chopped1 medium...

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Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Baked Eggplant
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Baked Eggplant

Ingredients: 1 large firm eggplants1/2 cup butter1 medium onions, finely chopped1 (12 ounce) jars...

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Cipolline in Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Onions)
AppetizersItalianSide dishes

Cipolline in Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Onions)

Ingredients: 1 lb cipolline onions2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon prosciutto fat, minced1...

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Carrabba’s Italian Butter Clone

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, melted1 pinch oregano, fresh if possible1 pinch basil, fresh if...

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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 Sausage and Peppers
< 60 minsEuropeanItalian

Italian Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients: 2 lbs Italian sausage or 2 lbs Polish kielbasa, cut into 2 inch...

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Italian Dream
BeveragesItalianSmoothies

Italian Dream

Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces irish cream1/2 ounce Amaretto2 ounces light cream Directions: Blend with...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ziti Parmesan
EuropeanItalianPasta

Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ziti Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slicessalt8 ounces ziti...

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Gingerbread Latte
BeveragesEuropeanItalian

Gingerbread Latte

Ingredients: 1/2-1 fluid ounce gingerbread-flavored syrup ( I used Monin)4 ounces espresso4 -5 fluid...

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Coffee Granita
DessertFrozen dessertsItalian

Coffee Granita

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups strong coffee, at room temperature1/2 ounce Splenda sugar substitute, add...

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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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Pesto Bread
AppetizersBreadsItalian

Pesto Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian breadpesto saucetomatoes, slicedmozzarella cheese, grated Directions: Slice the bread in...

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Italian Chickpea Salad
EuropeanItalianSalads

Italian Chickpea Salad

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil...

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Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup parmesan...

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Grandma Andy’s Panna Cotta Creme 1981

Ingredients: 1 3/4 teaspoons gelatin, granules2 tablespoons cold water3 cups whipping cream ( heavy...

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Low-Fat Fettuccine
EuropeanItalianPasta

Low-Fat Fettuccine

Ingredients: 8 ounces fat free cream cheese ( cubed)1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese4 tablespoons...

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Faux Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Faux Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 eggplantssaltolive oil1 cup dry breadcrumbs1 cup dry parmesan cheese2 eggs or 3...

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citrus linguine
ItalianPastarice and grains

citrus linguine

Ingredients: 1 lemons1 oranges1 cup heavy cream1 cup half-and-half2 tablespoons cognacsalt & pepper1 cup...

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The Real Italian Bruschetta
AppetizersItalianVegetables

The Real Italian Bruschetta

Ingredients: 8 roma tomatoes, chopped into cubes1/3 cup red onions, chopped1 bunch fresh basil3...

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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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Herbed Polenta
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Herbed Polenta

Ingredients: 1 cup assorted fresh herb leaves ( such as mint, tarragon, parsley and...

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Tiramisu Ice Cream 1998 ( Italy)
DessertFrozen dessertsItalian

Tiramisu Ice Cream 1998 ( Italy)

Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk1 cup half-and-half cream1 vanilla beans6 large egg yolks1 cup...

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Spaghetti Squash Salad
EuropeanItalianSalads

Spaghetti Squash Salad

Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced1 1/2 cups green onions, sliced1...

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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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Tiramisu'
DessertEuropeanItalian

Tiramisu’

Ingredients: 500 g mascarpone ( an Italian creamy cheese, you can substitute with ricotta,...

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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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Venetian Canapes
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Venetian Canapes

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

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