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Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Tomato on Town House Toppers™

Submitted by: Town House

The classic Italian-inspired flavors of fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and tomatoes come together in an easy topping for savory crackers.

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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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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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Papa Felico's Garlic Sausage Bread

Submitted by: Diane Felico

Italian bread is topped with sausage, tomato, mozzarella cheese, red bell pepper, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette to make this delicious treat.

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Spinach Arancini

Submitted by: NM Dawn

Home Town: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Living In: Tijeras, New Mexico, USA

I used to live in Sicily, and these stuffed rice balls were a favorite of mine! 'Arancini' means 'Little Oranges' in Italian, named so because the little breaded rice balls resemble small oranges so much.

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Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini

Submitted by: alc458

A mixture of cheeses, lemon juice and basil make a savory stuffed zucchini that works well as either an appetizer or side dish.

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Tomato and Mozzarella Bites

Submitted by: MADDIECAT

A great way to serve tomato mozzarella salad. Great presentation. Always a hit. You can find the bite-sized mozzarella at most supermarkets. If they are on the larger side, cut them in half.

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Crostini Alla Fiorentina

Submitted by: nostatic

This is a traditional Italian appetizer that is, essentially, liver pate served on toasted, rustic bread. This is a nice recipe for cocktail parties and wine tastings. For vegetarians in attendance, you can also prepare a version with finely chopped (and drained) herbed tomatoes as it is equally delicious. You can serve the dish hot or cold on toasted Italian bread.

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Italian Cheese Balls

Submitted by: MASSA21

The cheese balls add a change to your pasta dinner. This is a great recipe that I got from my father. He made these while I was growing up and I loved them, now I want to share this with everyone.

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Artichoke, Cheese and Olive Antipasto

Submitted by: chellebelle

Living In: Olympia, Washington, USA

A great way to start your Italian meal! I usually serve it with crusty bread slices that have been toasted in the oven until crisp for dipping into the marinade. Keeps for a week in the refrigerator and the longer it stands the better it gets!

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Crostini with Mozzarella and Tomato

Submitted by: ELEANOR1052

I had this in an Italian Restaurant close to home. This is my version. Make extra because these little treats disappear rather quickly.

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Magaricz

Submitted by: Karen Cooke

Chopped eggplant, red and green bell peppers, onions, and carrots, slowly cooked on the stovetop in olive oil will make your kitchen smell like heaven. A wonderful dip for rye - or your favorite - bread or crackers.

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Eggplant Vinaigrette

Submitted by: Sunflower71

This Eggplant Vinaigrette recipe is very easy to do and can be served as an appetizer. The garlic and spices make it very tasty. Serve with crackers, small bread rounds, or use to make a fancy eggplant sandwich.

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Ameilia's Italian Stuffed Olives

Submitted by: DAISYDOODLE1

An Italian side dish of colossal green olives stuffed with seasoned pork and chicken, then rolled in bread crumbs and deep fried. An Italian Christmas tradition that you won't find on many restaurant menus as it is a labor of love, but well worth the effort!

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Buttermilk-Battered Calamari

Submitted by: Senushi

Home Town: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Living In: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

This is a great recipe for those who love battered calamari. It's so simple and the finished product is awesome! Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

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Italian Appetizer - Bagna Cauda

Submitted by: DENVAL

Home Town: Vineland, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, USA

An excellent garlic dip that is easy to make with just a few ingredients. Serve warm with Italian bread, lettuce leaves, green pepper, celery, broccoli or cauliflower.

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Prosciutto Cups

Submitted by: Frankie Feathers

This is one of my favorite appetizers I make on the holidays when it's my turn to cook. It's very tasty if you like prosciutto, garlic, spinach, and ricotta cheese. Adjust the measurements to suit your preferences. Please enjoy.

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