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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ziti Bake
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Ziti Bake

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

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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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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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Maharaja Curry
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Maharaja Curry

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

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Vegetarian Green Beans and Tomatoes
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Vegetarian Green Beans and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs green beans ( cut in half)1 large tomatoes ( skinned...

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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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Sfinge De San Giuseppe
DessertEuropeanItalian

Sfinge De San Giuseppe

Ingredients: 1 lb ricotta cheese1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla6 eggs2 cups self-rising flour Directions:...

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Fresh Fruit Macedonia
DessertFruitItalian

Fresh Fruit Macedonia

Ingredients: 4 cups fresh fruit1 cup dry red wine or 1 cup dry white...

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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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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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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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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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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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Tender Bruschetta
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Tender Bruschetta

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Josh's Sort-Of Carbonara or Cheesy Bacon Pasta
ItalianMain dishPasta

Josh’s Sort-Of Carbonara or Cheesy Bacon Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta4 slices bacon1/4 cup parmesan cheese1/4 cup half-and-half1/4 onions, chopped Directions:...

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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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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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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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Plain Roasted Artichoke Hearts
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Plain Roasted Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts4 garlic cloves, quartered2 teaspoons extra virgin olive...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tuscan Chicken
ItalianMain dishStews

Tuscan Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes2 garlic cloves, minced1...

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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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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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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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Torta Di Limone E Ricotta
DessertEggs/dairyItalian

Torta Di Limone E Ricotta

Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter3/4 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup ricotta cheese3 eggs, separated1 1/2 cups...

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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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Coffee Granita
DessertFrozen dessertsItalian

Coffee Granita

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups strong coffee, at room temperature1/2 ounce Splenda sugar substitute, add...

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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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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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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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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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Italian Amaretti Biscuits (Cookies)
Cookies and browniesDessertItalian

Italian Amaretti Biscuits (Cookies)

Ingredients: 125 g ground almonds1 cup sugar2 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 -2 drop...

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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 Bread Loaf
BreadsEuropeanItalian

Italian Bread Loaf

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

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