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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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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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Curly Endive Salad
EuropeanItalianSalads

Curly Endive Salad

Ingredients: 1 head curly endive lettuce2 heads Belgian endive2 whole salted anchovies or 3...

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Soft Butter-Cheese Polenta
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Soft Butter-Cheese Polenta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions or 1/2 cup red onions3...

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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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Affogato Mocha
DessertEuropeanItalian

Affogato Mocha

Ingredients: 1 pint chocolate ice cream8 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate pieces or 8 tablespoons semisweet...

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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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Vegetarian Minestrone
ItalianSoups & stewsVegetables

Vegetarian Minestrone

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped3 cups water2 cups chopped zucchini1 cup diced carrots1 cup beans,...

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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersItalianMeat

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links, with casing removed2 cloves garlic, minced1/3 cup...

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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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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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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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Caramel Macchiato
BeveragesEggs/dairyItalian

Caramel Macchiato

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

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AppetizersItalianVegetables

Seared and Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients: 8 firm tomatoes ( cut in half crosswise)8 tablespoons olive oilsea salt2 teaspoons...

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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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Siciliana sauce for pasta
Condimentsetc.Italian

Siciliana sauce for pasta

Ingredients: 10 anchovies1 cup black olives, pitted and chopped1 tablespoon capers1/3 cup olive oil2...

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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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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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Heart Attack Brussels Sprouts
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Heart Attack Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients: 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped ( Italian bacon)5 shallots ( diced finely)5 garlic...

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Pasta With Spiced Tomato Basil Sauce
ItalianPastarice and grains

Pasta With Spiced Tomato Basil Sauce

Ingredients: 6 plum tomatoes, chopped2 cups basil, coarsely chopped3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped6 anchovy...

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Romaine
EuropeanItalianSalads

Romaine, Palm and Artichoke Salad

Ingredients: 1 heart romaine lettuce, shredded1 cup picked flat leaf parsley1 (14 ounce) cans...

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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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Classic Tiramisu
DessertEuropeanItalian

Classic Tiramisu

Ingredients: 2 (4 1/2 ounce) packages champagne biscuits ( dry lady finger like biscuits)2...

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Lou's Fabulous Bruschetta
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Lou’s Fabulous Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 French baguettes, sliced 1/4-1/2 inch thickto taste butterto taste garlic powder3/4 cup...

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Tiramisu'
DessertEuropeanItalian

Tiramisu’

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

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BeansItalianSoups & stews

Minestrone Verde

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

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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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BeveragesEggs/dairyItalian

Iced Cappuccino

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

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Sourdough Pizza Crust
ItalianMain dishPizza

Sourdough Pizza Crust

Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon...

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Minestrone Ala Milanese
EuropeanItalianSoups & stews

Minestrone Ala Milanese

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 cup finely chopped onions1 cup finely chopped...

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Baci Di Dama (Orange Almond Cookies)
Cookies and browniesDessertItalian

Baci Di Dama (Orange Almond Cookies)

Ingredients: 1 cup ground blanched almonds1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup minced candied orange peel1 cup...

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AppetizersItalianSpreads

Tapenade

Ingredients: 10 cloves garlic2 lemons, juice of1 (10 ounce) cans black olives1 cup chopped...

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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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Spaghettini With Roasted Garlic
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Spaghettini With Roasted Garlic

Ingredients: 1 whole heads of garlic1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for...

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Italian Stir-Fry with Sprouts
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Italian Stir-Fry with Sprouts

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta, cooked in boiling water and drained.1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove...

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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 Stuffed Tomatoes
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Italian Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup arborio rice or 1/2 cup grain white rice1 teaspoon olive oil2...

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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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BeveragesEuropeanItalian

Lemon Soda

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons country time lemonade mix ( powder)1 (12 ounce) cans 7-Up soda...

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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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Almond Cream (Crema Di Mandorle)
DessertItalianPuddings and mousses

Almond Cream (Crema Di Mandorle)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup sugar1 cup blanched almonds ( chopped)1 cup whipping cream2...

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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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Italian Mocha Tiramisu
ChocolateDessertItalian

Italian Mocha Tiramisu

Ingredients: 1/4 cup instant coffee granules2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup boiling water1 (8 ounce) packages...

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Baked Polenta With Garlic
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Baked Polenta With Garlic

Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth2 cups water1 1/2 cups milk3...

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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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Roasted Figs With Prosciutto and Gorgonzola
AppetizersFruitItalian

Roasted Figs With Prosciutto and Gorgonzola

Ingredients: 4 fresh figs50 g gorgonzola ( dolce)4 slices prosciutto1 cup rocketextra virgin olive...

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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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Italian Meatballs in Rich Tomato Gravy
ItalianMain dishMeat

Italian Meatballs in Rich Tomato Gravy

Ingredients: 250 g pork mince250 g veal mince50 g good smoked bacon, chopped2 chopped...

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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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Fried Sage Leaves
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Fried Sage Leaves

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, as needed for 1/2 inch depth1 cup...

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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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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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Martha Stewart's Baked Eggplant (Aubergine)  Parmesan
ItalianMain dishOne Dish meal

Martha Stewart’s Baked Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: olive oil, for baking sheets2 large eggs3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs3/4 cup finely grated...

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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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Alessi's Tiramisu
DessertEuropeanItalian

Alessi’s Tiramisu

Ingredients: 5 large egg yolks, from large grade eggs1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup marsala1 cup...

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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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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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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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Brandi's Minestrone Soup
EuropeanItalianSoups & stews

Brandi’s Minestrone Soup

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 cup diced carrots1 cup diced celery1...

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Improved Gluten Free Pasta
ItalianPastarice and grains

Improved Gluten Free Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup tapioca flour1/4 cup sweet rice flour1 tablespoon potato starch1/3 cup cornstarch1/3...

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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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