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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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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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Calzones II
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Calzones II

Ingredients: 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded4 ounces ham, finely chopped...

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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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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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Parmesan Dipping Seasoning  for  Bread
Condimentsetc.European

Parmesan Dipping Seasoning for Bread

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon...

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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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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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Caramel Macchiato
BeveragesEggs/dairyItalian

Caramel Macchiato

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

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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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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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Mushrooms Florentine
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Mushrooms Florentine

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup onions ( chopped)1 lb fresh white mushrooms ( quartered)1/4...

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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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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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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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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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Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan - Vegan
EuropeanItalianVegan

Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan – Vegan

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 cup flour1 cup water or...

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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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Minestrone Al Pesto
BeansItalianSoups & stews

Minestrone Al Pesto

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped6 cups low sodium chicken broth2 carrots,...

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Zuppa Toscana Soup - Light Version
EuropeanItalianSoups & stews

Zuppa Toscana Soup – Light Version

Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian turkey sausage1 quart water29 ounces chicken stock2 1/2 lbs...

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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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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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Pumpkin
ItalianPastaRice

Pumpkin, Lemon and Basil Risotto

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

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Ziti Bake
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Ziti Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage1 lb ziti...

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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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Italian-Style Spinach
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Italian-Style Spinach

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed2 tablespoons water3 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/3...

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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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ItalianPastarice and grains

Pasta With Green Olives, Bacon, Mushroom and Artichoke

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages penne pasta6 -8 green olives6 slices bacon6 -8 large...

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AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Carrabba’s Italian Butter Clone

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

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Olive Garden Eggplant (Aubergine)  Parmigiana
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Olive Garden Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana

Ingredients: 1 eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slicesflour, for dustingoil, for fryingseasoning salt,...

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Tender Bruschetta
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Tender Bruschetta

Ingredients: 3 -4 roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped1 small red onions, finely chopped1/4...

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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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Mom's Italian Pork Chops
ItalianMeatPork

Mom’s Italian Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 eggs3/4 cup milk1/2 cup breadcrumbs4 pork chopssalt and pepper (...

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White Bean Bruschetta
AppetizersBeansItalian

White Bean Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 cup cannellini beans, cooked ( white)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons...

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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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Almond Amaretto Coffee
BeveragesEuropeanItalian

Almond Amaretto Coffee

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon toasted slivered almonds (optional)1 tablespoon Amaretto1/2 cup hot freshly brewed coffeewhipped...

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Italian Parmesan Chicken
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Italian Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients: 1 frying chickens, cut into pieces1 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4 cup flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8...

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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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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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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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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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BeveragesEuropeanItalian

Lemon Soda

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

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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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Linguine With Bacon and Onions
ItalianMain dishPasta

Linguine With Bacon and Onions

Ingredients: 6 -8 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4 in. pieces2 tablespoons extra virgin olive...

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DessertItalianPuddings and mousses

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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Inside-Out Manicotti

Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb ground beef1/2 lb Italian sausage1...

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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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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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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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Roman Spinach Soup
EuropeanItalianSoups & stews

Roman Spinach Soup

Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup egg substitute1/4 cup minced fresh basil3 tablespoons...

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Bruschetta With Ammogghiu Sauce - Sicilian
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Bruschetta With Ammogghiu Sauce – Sicilian

Ingredients: 1 lb red ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded,chopped2 cloves fresh white garlic, peeled3/4 cup fresh...

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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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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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Giambotta
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Giambotta

Ingredients: 4 -5 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 cup olive oil1 (35 ounce) cans peeled...

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Crispy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Crispy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 eggplants2 eggs1/2 teaspoon saltfresh breadcrumbs1 tablespoon parmesan cheese1/2 cup cornstarchoil Directions: Peel...

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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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AppetizersItalianVegetables

Seared and Roasted Tomatoes

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

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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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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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AppetizersItalianSpreads

Tapenade

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

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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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