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Italian Cassata

SUBMITTED BY: Juanita Peek

We were served Cassata in Italy on a number of occasions. It was always excellent. A beautiful presentation.

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Anisette Toast

Submitted by: Linda (LMT)

Living In: Lawrenceville, New Jersey, USA

This biscotti-like cookie is lighter and softer in texture than the traditional Italian version. This 'twice baked' cookie is enjoyable with a cup of coffee or anytime.

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Italian Cheesecake II

Submitted by: Keri

Living In: Antelope Valley, California, USA

This is a sweet, moist chocolate chip cheesecake with a hint of citrus and anise flavors. It is made with ricotta cheese instead of cream cheese.

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Chocolate Salami

Submitted by: maria

Home Town: San Rafael, California, USA

Living In: Pasadena, California, USA

Known in Italy as a 'Torta di Castagne', this chestnut, almond, and walnut confection can be kept in the refrigerator for a quick and easy dessert.

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Aunt Anne's Sesame Cookies

Submitted by: DianeF

Living In: Long Island, New York, USA

After trying my hand at countless sesame cookie recipes, my Italian girlfriend shared her Aunt Anne's recipe and I knew my search had ended! Basically an anise flavored butter cookie covered in sesame seeds. The smell when removing them from the oven is wonderful!

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Pizzelles I

Provided by: Ed

You must have a pizzelle iron to make these wafer thin cookies. My pizzelle iron is the single cookie iron that you break into 4 triangles.

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Panettone Loaves

Provided by: Stephanie

This is the Italian answer to fruitcake. A lovely textured, citrus infused fruitcake or bread that will satiate an appetite for something sweet and delicate to accompany tea or coffee. For this recipe you will need 3 (3 1/4x7 inch baking-safe paper bags. Be sure to use paper bags that are intended for baking. The lunch bags sold in most grocery stores are unsafe to use!

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How to Make Biscotti

These Italian cookies are baked twice: once as a log, and again as individual slices. With their crunchy texture and wand-like shape, biscotti just beg to be dunked.