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Italian Cream Cake II

Submitted by: Cyndi

Very delicious cake!

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Pizzelles II

Submitted by: BETORKAR

An thin traditional anise flavored Italian cookie made with a pizzelle iron.

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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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Gelato

Submitted by: OSTAFF1

Basic Gelato Recipe...from my Italian mother-in-law. This recipe may be used as a base for your favorite flavors. Try adding vanilla, shaved chocolate or your favorite fruits. Experiment with desired flavors!

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Pizzelle-Italian Tradition

Submitted by: Tiffany R. Coffman

This requires a pizzelle iron, similar to a waffle iron in appearance. Makes thin wafer-like cookies with snowflake designs, an Italian tradition for Christmas or anytime.

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Sicilian Fig Cookies

Submitted by: Letricia

A delicious fig-filled pastry. You may substitute the figs with dried apricots or dates. Hazelnuts can also be used in place of the walnuts.

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Easter Grain Pie

Submitted by: PAMSTER2

This fruity ricotta and wheat pie is dense and moist and very good. A real Italian treat for Easter.

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Pizzelles IV

Submitted by: DIANE HARP

You will need a pizzelle iron to make these traditional Italian cookies.

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Pignoli Nut Pie

Submitted by: Holly

The creamy white pine nut lends its sweet rich flavor to a pie that is very much like a pecan pie. Lots of sugar -both brown and white - and eggs, butter, flour and cream are stirred together. Then the mixture is combined with the nuts, poured into a waiting crust, and baked until set and golden.

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Pastia

Submitted by: Connie Malagrino

Slow baked creamy egg pudding made with ricotta and pasta, and flavored with anise and vanilla.

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Amariette Cookies

Submitted by: Connie Alexander

This is a cookie the Italian's make on festive occasions like weddings, or Christmas. For a festive touch, decorate the top of each cookie with a piece of candied cherry instead of the almond.

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Strufoli III

Submitted by: Joanne

These are what my family calls honey balls. We make them every Easter season. They are messy but good!! Hope you enjoy them.

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Spumetti

Submitted by: Patsy

This is a simple Italian style almond meringue cookie. So easy to make with only three ingredients.

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Quaresimali (Lenten Almond Biscuits)

Submitted by: Rosina

An Italian biscotti - very crunchy.

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Italian Almond Biscuits

Submitted by: Steph

Crisp almond cookies, ideal for dipping into a glass of dessert wine.

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Italian Pizzelles

Submitted by: anonymous

Italian Crisp Wafer cookies made with a patterned iron. This recipe has chocolate and ground nuts. These are also good when topped with your favorite chocolate icing.

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Anise Cookies III

Submitted by: Pat

An elegant, crisp cookie with walnuts and anise seed.

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Cannoli III

Submitted by: Lesa Caruso

When in a hurry I buy my cannoli shells from an Italian Deli. I drain my ricotta in a strainer covered with cheese cloth so the filling holds up longer. Very tasty and you can add more chocolate chips or less depending on your preference.

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