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Any kind of risotto will work when preparing these tasty fried risotto balls stuffed with goat cheese. Use a prepackaged mix, or leftovers. As an appetizer or entree, Goat Cheese Risotto Balls are a favorite.

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Bertolli Bruschetta

Submitted by: Bertolli

Sliced crusty Italian bread, flavored with garlic and olive oil and broiled, can be topped with a prepared sauce and so many Italian-inspired combinations of cheeses, meats, vegetables, and herbs to make a fresh, flavorful appetizer.

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Candice's Lamb Cannelloni with Mint Pesto

Submitted by: Dice

Seasoned lamb and goat cheese are rolled in lasagna sheets and drizzled with a sauce made with mint, pine nuts, and olive oil.

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Nikol's Garlic Bruschetta

Submitted by: Nikol

Living In: Concord, California, USA

This bruschetta features toasted sourdough, topped with garlic herb cheese spread and lightly marinated tomatoes.

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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 II

Submitted by: Maryanne

A little French ...a little Italian ...and the end result is a sensational appetizer. A scrumptious spinach/basil pesto is whirled in the food processor until of spreading consistency. Slices of baguette are lightly toasted and then anointed with the pesto.

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