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Marinated Mushrooms with Red Bell Peppers

SUBMITTED BY: NONA

This recipe calls for fresh mushrooms and red bell pepper to be boiled in a mixture with red wine vinegar, parsley, basil, garlic, and onion.

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Santa Fe Tuna Carpaccio

Submitted by: Lyndon

Living In: East Northport, New York, USA

Raw tuna is thinly sliced, sprinkled with onion and capers, and drizzled with lemon and olive oil for a quick and sophisticated appetizer.

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Pizza Rustica (A Sicilian Sausage and Proscuitto Pie)

Submitted by: myjo

Home Town: New York, New York, USA

Living In: Morristown, New Jersey, USA

A traditional recipe for double-crust pies stuffed with cheese and sausage has been handed down from a real Italian grandmother. The recipe makes a great appetizer if served in small slices, or serve in larger portions with a salad for a meal. Recipe makes 2 double-crust pies.

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Easy Butternut Squash Ravioli

Provided by: Food Wishes

These easy butternut squash ravioli are a terrific way to use up leftover roasted butternut squash. They can stand in equally well as either the ideal appetizer or as an elegant main dish for dinner. The secret? Wonton wrappers instead of pasta make these ravioli incredibly easy.

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Double Tomato Bruschetta

Submitted by: Laurie Thompson

A delicious and easy appetizer. The balsamic vinegar gives it a little bite. Dried basil can be substituted but it is best with fresh.

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Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Bruschetta

Submitted by: SMPETER

Marinated chicken, spinach, feta, and sun-dried tomatoes are tossed with dressing and served on grilled or toasted slices of focaccia bread. This is a great appetizer any time of year!

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Bruschetta with Shallots

Submitted by: DOREENB

Shallots are the special ingredient in this easy, filling bruschetta. The tomato mixture tastes best when prepared ahead of time and chilled for approximately 1 hour.

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