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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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Healthy Kale Breakfast Frittata
BreakfastItalianOmelets and frittatas

Healthy Kale Breakfast Frittata

Ingredients: 1/2 medium onions, minced4 cloves garlic, minced1/4 lb turkey breast, chopped2 tablespoons chicken...

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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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Calzones II
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Calzones II

Ingredients: 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded4 ounces ham, finely 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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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 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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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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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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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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Vegan Pasta Amatriciana
ItalianMain dishPasta

Vegan Pasta Amatriciana

Ingredients: 2 cups tomato sauce ( Prego basil and garlic is good)6 leaves basil2...

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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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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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Tender Bruschetta
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Tender Bruschetta

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

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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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Potato and Spinach Dumplings
ItalianPotatoesVegetables

Potato and Spinach Dumplings

Ingredients: 3 large potatoes2 egg whites1 cup self raising flour1 packet frozen spinachpepper1 pinch...

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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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Giambotta
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Giambotta

Ingredients: 4 -5 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 cup olive oil1 (35 ounce) cans peeled...

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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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Romaine
EuropeanItalianSalads

Romaine, Palm and Artichoke Salad

Ingredients: 1 heart romaine lettuce, shredded1 cup picked flat leaf parsley1 (14 ounce) cans...

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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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Tomato and Basil Salad
ItalianSaladsVegetables

Tomato and Basil Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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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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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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Tomatoes In Marinade
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Tomatoes In Marinade

Ingredients: 4 thick sliced tomatoes1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped ( or 1/2 t...

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Parmesan Dipping Seasoning  for  Bread
Condimentsetc.European

Parmesan Dipping Seasoning for Bread

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon...

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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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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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Italian Pizzelle Cookies
Cookies and browniesDessertItalian

Italian Pizzelle Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup oleo or 1 cup butter1 1/3 cups sugar6 eggs1 1/2 cups...

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Mushroom and Chilli Pasta
ItalianMain dishPasta

Mushroom and Chilli Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil500 g button mushrooms, sliced thinly2 large chilies, finely sliced1...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Improved Gluten Free Pasta
ItalianPastarice and grains

Improved Gluten Free Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup tapioca flour1/4 cup sweet rice flour1 tablespoon potato starch1/3 cup cornstarch1/3...

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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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Quick Anchovy and Garlic Sauce
ItalianMain dishPasta

Quick Anchovy and Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter1 (2 ounce) cans flat anchovies packed in oil4 teaspoons minced...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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ItalianPastarice and grains

Pizza Salad

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

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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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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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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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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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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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Perruso's Bracciole
BeefItalianMeat

Perruso’s Bracciole

Ingredients: 3 lbs bottom round steaks, sliced sandwich thinsalt and pepper1/2 cup garlic2 cups...

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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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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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AppetizersItalianVegetables

Seared and Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients: 8 firm tomatoes ( cut in half crosswise)8 tablespoons olive oilsea salt2 teaspoons...

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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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< 30 minsEuropeanItalian

Inside-Out Manicotti

Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb ground beef1/2 lb Italian sausage1...

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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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Low-Fat Linguine with Tomatoes and 'Cream'
ItalianPastarice and grains

Low-Fat Linguine with Tomatoes and ‘Cream’

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 clove garlic, minced ( or more)1...

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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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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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