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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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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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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 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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Chicken Pizzaioli
ItalianMain dishMeat

Chicken Pizzaioli

Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans whole tomatoes ( you can used diced tomatoes if...

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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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Affogato Mocha
DessertEuropeanItalian

Affogato Mocha

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

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Foolproof Cilantro Lime Pesto
EuropeanItalianVegetables

Foolproof Cilantro Lime Pesto

Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed & dried ( 3 c. loosely packed)1/2 cup...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Italian Garlic Bread
< 30 minsEuropeanItalian

Italian Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons olive oil2 tablespoons chopped parsley2 teaspoons dried thyme3/4...

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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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Caponata Picnic Sandwiches
ItalianLunch/snacksSandwiches

Caponata Picnic Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 stalk celery, chopped1 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bresaola Al Carpaccio
AppetizersItalianLunch/snacks

Bresaola Al Carpaccio

Ingredients: 6 ounces italian bresaola, sliced paper-thin24 small prepared marinated mushrooms, coarsely chopped (...

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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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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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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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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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Tomato Bruschetta
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thickolive oil2 cloves minced garlic12 roma...

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Pan-Fried Garlic Bread
BreadsEuropeanItalian

Pan-Fried Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf Italian bread4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed4 tablespoons olive oil Directions:...

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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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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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Grilled Veggie Sausage Pizza
ItalianMain dishPizza

Grilled Veggie Sausage Pizza

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 1/3 cups warm water ( 110 to...

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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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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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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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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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Vegetarian Minestrone
ItalianSoups & stewsVegetables

Vegetarian Minestrone

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

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Mama Tonianns Garlic and Oil
ItalianPastarice and grains

Mama Tonianns Garlic and Oil

Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon dried basil2 tablespoons...

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Spaghetti Squash Parmesan
EuropeanGluten FreeItalian

Spaghetti Squash Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash, quartered1 cup water1 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded1/2 cup tomatoes, diced1/3...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mocha Affagato
BeveragesChocolateItalian

Mocha Affagato

Ingredients: 1 pinch powdered chocolate milk mix1 fluid ounce espresso coffee1 scoop vanilla ice...

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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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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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BeveragesEuropeanItalian

Italian Soda

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

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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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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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