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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tiramisu: Lift Me Up
DessertEggs/dairyItalian

Tiramisu: Lift Me Up

Ingredients: 4 -5 large egg yolks1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup milk16 ounces ricotta cheese (...

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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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Polenta Toasties With Mushroom Sauce
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Polenta Toasties With Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/4 liters water250 g coarse polentasalt1 tablespoon butter200 g mushrooms, sliced2 garlic...

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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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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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FishItalianSeafood

Pesco Siciliano

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

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citrus linguine
ItalianPastarice and grains

citrus linguine

Ingredients: 1 lemons1 oranges1 cup heavy cream1 cup half-and-half2 tablespoons cognacsalt & pepper1 cup...

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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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Venetian Canapes
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Venetian Canapes

Ingredients: 12 slices firm white bread5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine, divided2 tablespoons...

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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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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 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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Tiramisu'
DessertEuropeanItalian

Tiramisu’

Ingredients: 500 g mascarpone ( an Italian creamy cheese, you can substitute with ricotta,...

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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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Lazy Mom's Focaccia
AppetizersBreadsItalian

Lazy Mom’s Focaccia

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil, plusextra olive oil, to grease pan1 (10 ounce) packages...

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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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BeveragesEuropeanItalian

Italian Soda

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

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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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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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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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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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BeveragesEuropeanItalian

Lemon Soda

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

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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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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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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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BeveragesEggs/dairyItalian

Iced Cappuccino

Ingredients: 2 -3 ounces espresso ( double shot)2 -3 teaspoons sugar, to taste (optional)2...

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Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup parmesan cheese3 tablespoons parsley, chopped2 tablespoons chives, chopped1 teaspoon...

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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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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 Bread Loaf
BreadsEuropeanItalian

Italian Bread Loaf

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

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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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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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Panzanella
ItalianSaladsSide dishes

Panzanella

Ingredients: 1 lb filone bread or 1 lb other hearty Italian bread1/4 cup extra...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ziti Parmesan
EuropeanItalianPasta

Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ziti Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slicessalt8 ounces ziti...

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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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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 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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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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Vegetarian Minestrone
ItalianSoups & stewsVegetables

Vegetarian Minestrone

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

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Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 24 medium fresh button mushrooms2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup scallions or 1/4 cup...

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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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Minestrone
BeansItalianSoups & stews

Minestrone

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

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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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Emeril Lagasse's Perfect Pizza Dough
ItalianMain dishPizza

Emeril Lagasse’s Perfect Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 cup warm water ( 110F)1 (1/4 ounce) envelope active dry yeast1 teaspoon...

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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
AppetizersItalianMeat

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage links, with casing removed2 cloves garlic, minced1/3 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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