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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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Bagna Calda (Italian Garlic-Anchovy-Sardine Appetizer)

Submitted by: crd5055

A specialty of Piedmont, Italy, this buttery, rich blend of garlic, anchovies and sardines is outstanding spread warm on bread, or as a dip for vegetables.

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Painted Chef's Classic Beef Carpaccio

Submitted by: The Painted Chef

Home Town: New York, New York, USA

Living In: Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil

Raw beef tenderloin is served with a tangy sauce. This is a variation on the Harry's Bar 1950's invention of carpaccio.

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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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Provided by: Dawn

Fresh tomatoes, parsley, chives, garlic and basil create this beautiful, tasty dish. Add balsamic vinegar if you like. Serve on toasted French bread with pesto, or enjoy it all by itself.

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These dates are stuffed with chopped pine nuts, cooked in wine and honey and then cooled before being devoured.

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