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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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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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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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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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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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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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ItalianSaladsVegetables

Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad

Ingredients: 1 seedless English cucumbers ( or substitute zucchini)3 medium tomatoes or 6 roma...

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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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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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Mascarpone-filled Figs or Apricots With Amaretto
DessertFruitItalian

Mascarpone-filled Figs or Apricots With Amaretto

Ingredients: 3 ounces mascarpone cheese or 3 ounces cream cheese2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon...

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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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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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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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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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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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Celery
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Celery, Milan Style

Ingredients: 6 large celery ribs, cut in 2 inch pieces ( about 4 cups)3/4...

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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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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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Herbed Polenta
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Herbed Polenta

Ingredients: 1 cup assorted fresh herb leaves ( such as mint, tarragon, parsley and...

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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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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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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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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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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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ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Tomato-Onion Lasagna

Ingredients: 6 -8 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced thin6 yellow onions, sliced thinparmesan...

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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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BeveragesEuropeanItalian

Lemon Soda

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tomato Bruschetta
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Tomato Bruschetta

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

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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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Chicken Vino Bianco - Tastes Just Like Olive Garden
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Chicken Vino Bianco – Tastes Just Like Olive Garden

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1...

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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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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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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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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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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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Italian White Bean Salad
BeansItalianSalads

Italian White Bean Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb dried white beans, Note 1 or 1 lb dried borlotti beans,...

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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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Teresa's Italian Green Beans
BeansItalianSide dishes

Teresa’s Italian Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 quart roma beans1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onions1/8 teaspoon...

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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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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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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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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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Antipasta Salad
EuropeanItalianSalads

Antipasta Salad

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

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FishItalianSeafood

Pesco Siciliano

Ingredients: fish steaks ( you may use any firm deep water fish, swordfish, shark,...

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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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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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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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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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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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Eggplant (Aubergine) Romano
EuropeanItalianVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Romano

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced and divided2 cups ricotta cheese2...

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Great Garlic Bread
BreadsEuropeanItalian

Great Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf long French bread, sliced lenthwise1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup freshly grated...

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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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