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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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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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Minestrone Verde

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

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Almost Parmigiano
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Almost Parmigiano

Ingredients: 4 medium eggplants, sliced crosswise into 7 . 5 mm sliceslight olive oilmozzarella...

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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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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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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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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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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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Antipasta Salad
EuropeanItalianSalads

Antipasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups romaine lettuce, cut in chunks1/4 cup diced red onions5 slices provolone...

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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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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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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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Minestrone
BeansItalianSoups & stews

Minestrone

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

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Ribollita - Giada De Laurentiis
ItalianSoups & stewsVegetables

Ribollita – Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling on bread1 onions,...

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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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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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Meatless Italian Cabbage Rolls
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Meatless Italian Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 1 head cabbage1 lb cottage cheese2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated1 eggs, beaten1/4 cup...

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Garlicky Tomato Bruschetta
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Garlicky Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, in small cubes1 teaspoon dried basil2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons...

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Minestrone Soup With Meat
EuropeanItalianSoups & stews

Minestrone Soup With Meat

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned1 cup diced onions1 cup diced celery1 cup sliced...

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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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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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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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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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Sicilian Green Beans (Low Fat)
BeansItalianSide dishes

Sicilian Green Beans (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags frozen green beans1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4...

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Linguini With Clam Sauce Ala Giro's
ItalianMain dishPasta

Linguini With Clam Sauce Ala Giro’s

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter6 cloves crushed garlic1/4 cup finely chopped onions1/2...

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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 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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Giambotta
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Giambotta

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

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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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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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Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad
AppetizersItalianSalads

Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad

Ingredients: 2 eggplants, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices ( 2 1/2 lbs.)2 large...

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Easy Tiramisu Cake
DessertEuropeanItalian

Easy Tiramisu Cake

Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) packages white cake mix1 cup water1/3 cup vegetable oil1/4...

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No-Stir Oven Polenta
EuropeanItalianLow protein

No-Stir Oven Polenta

Ingredients: 1 cup polenta ( not instant – Goya corn meal is really good...

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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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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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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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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 Doughnuts
BreadsDessertItalian

Italian Doughnuts

Ingredients: 1 lb prepared pizza dough3/4 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamonvegetable oil, for...

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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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Antipasto Bread
BreadsEuropeanItalian

Antipasto Bread

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained1/2 cup sliced deli hard...

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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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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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Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
ItalianPastarice and grains

Classic Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccineboiling watersalt1 cup heavy cream1/2 cup soft butterfresh ground black pepper1/4...

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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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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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"REAL" Italian Bolognese Sauce
Condimentsetc.Italian

“REAL” Italian Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 lb bacon1 medium onions ( finely chopped)1 stalk celery ( finely chopped)1...

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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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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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Copycat Little Caesars Breadsticks
BreadsItalianSide dishes

Copycat Little Caesars Breadsticks

Ingredients: 1 (10 5/8 g) boxes of refrigerated italian style breadsticks with garlic sauce3...

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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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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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Lemon Soda

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

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Easy Veal Marsala
ItalianMain dishMeat

Easy Veal Marsala

Ingredients: 2 boneless veal steaks, pounded thin1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced1/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup...

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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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Spinach Garlic Pizza
ItalianMain dishPizza

Spinach Garlic Pizza

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1 prepared pizza crust ( 12 inch...

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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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Garlic Herb Cheese Croutons
Condimentsetc.Garnishes

Garlic Herb Cheese Croutons

Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil1/2 tablespoon butter2 garlic cloves, finely minced1/2 tablespoon dried Italian...

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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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Bleu Cheese
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Bleu Cheese, Walnut and Cranberry Crostini

Ingredients: 24 slices good-quality baguette (1/4-inch slices) or 24 slices ciabatta ( 1/4-inch slices)4...

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