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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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Maharaja Curry
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Maharaja Curry

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

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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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BeveragesEuropeanItalian

Italian Soda

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

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AppetizersBreadsItalian

Most Delicious Garlic Cheese Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread, thickly sliced or halved lengthwiseolive oil6 cloves garlic, minced3/4...

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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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Sfogliatelle
DessertEuropeanItalian

Sfogliatelle

Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup shortening1/2 cup melted shortening1 1/2 lbs...

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Steamed Broccoli Italian Style
BroccoliItalianVegetables

Steamed Broccoli Italian Style

Ingredients: 1 head broccoli ( the smaller and more purple the buds, the better)1...

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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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Caramel Macchiato
BeveragesEggs/dairyItalian

Caramel Macchiato

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

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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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ItalianPastarice and grains

Pizza Salad

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

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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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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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Osso Bucco Alla Milanese
< 15 minsEuropeanItalian

Osso Bucco Alla Milanese

Ingredients: 2 whole veal shanksto taste flour4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup...

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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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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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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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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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Classic Tiramisu
DessertEuropeanItalian

Classic Tiramisu

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

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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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Latte Macchiato - 3 Layered Coffee
BeveragesEuropeanItalian

Latte Macchiato – 3 Layered Coffee

Ingredients: 2 cups milk ( no fat-reduced product)3 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder, heaped...

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Beef and Polenta Bake
ItalianMain dishOne Dish meal

Beef and Polenta Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef1 onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced3 carrots, finely chopped2...

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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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Pistachio Gelato 1995  ( Italy)
DessertFrozen dessertsItalian

Pistachio Gelato 1995 ( Italy)

Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios3/4 cup granulated sugar2 cups whole milk1 teaspoon almond...

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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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White Meatball (meatless) Soup
EuropeanItalianSoups & stews

White Meatball (meatless) Soup

Ingredients: 2 cups grated parmesan cheese1 cup breadcrumbs3 cloves garlic, chopped fine5 -6 basil...

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ItalianPastarice and grains

Fettuccine With Sage Butter, Bacon and Artichokes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter1/2 cup very coarsely chopped fresh sage leaves1/2 cup cooked...

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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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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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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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Italian Bread Loaf
BreadsEuropeanItalian

Italian Bread Loaf

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread2 cups fresh tomatoes ( chopped)1 cup mozzarella cheese1 cup...

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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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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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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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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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Low-fat Tiramisu
DessertEuropeanItalian

Low-fat Tiramisu

Ingredients: 3 eggs1/2 cup caster sugar1/4 cup wholemeal self-rising flour1/4 cup self-rising flour1/4 cup...

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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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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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Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells
Eggs/dairyItalianMain dish

Cheese and Nut Stuffed Shells

Ingredients: 24 dried jumbo pasta shells2 eggs, slightly beaten1 (15 ounce) cartons ricotta cheese1...

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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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Gnocchi Alla Romana
ItalianMain dishPasta

Gnocchi Alla Romana

Ingredients: 3 cups milk1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsalted butter1 cup semolina ( Malt-o-Meal)1 cup...

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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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Puttanesca Pasta
ItalianMain dishPasta

Puttanesca Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 minced garlic cloves1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

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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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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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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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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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Pumpkin
ItalianPastaRice

Pumpkin, Lemon and Basil Risotto

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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