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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. 

Polenta with Homemade Tomato-Seafood Sauce

Submitted by: Natalie Ercolini 
Home Town: Redwood City, California, USA
Living In: San Carlos, California, USA
Fresh spinach, garlic, and Italian cheeses give your polenta extra amazing flavor. The homemade tomato seafood sauce in this recipe is the secret to impressing your guests! This recipe is easy to alter to your preferred taste by adding more or less spices as you please. 

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Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo

Submitted by: MAMATIFF 
Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Rich and creamy Alfredo sauce with Parmesan cheese, garlic and plenty of shrimp. 

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Puttanesca I

Submitted by: Pooche 
Tomatoes and garlic are simmered with anchovies, capers, olives and red pepper flakes to make a peppy sauce for your favorite pasta. 

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Penne with Shrimp

Submitted by: GILSDORF 
Living In: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Tomatoes and onions are sauteed with garlic and wine, tossed with shrimp, and served with pasta in this quick and easy entree. 

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Swordfish a la Siciliana

Submitted by: Rockfishusa 
Sweet raisins, sour olives and piquant capers conspire to make this a memorable main dish. 

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Calamari

Submitted by: Sandra 
This is a delicious, very easy, quick but moderately expensive recipe. Everyone I've ever fixed it for absolutely loves it! 

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Boniet

Submitted by: The Iron Chef -- Suzi-Q 
Pronounced 'bun-yet,' this is an old world Italian recipe from my Nonie's kitchen. It is made using mainly parsley and garlic and is meant to be eaten with a crusty warm bread. It is almost sinful to share it's secret with the world but I know you'll love it as much as my family and I do. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. 

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Mussels Marinara di Amore

Submitted by: donnamaria 
Steam fresh mussels in a fragrant, spicy and easy-to-make melange of garlic, tomatoes, oregano, basil, pepper flakes and wine. Buy fresh mussels from a reputable source, and discard any that do not open during steaming. 

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Buttermilk-Battered Calamari

Submitted by: Senushi 
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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Shrimp, Leek and Spinach Risotto

Submitted by: MRSPETEL 
Wonderful seafood risotto is made with shrimp, scallops, red peppers, and spinach! 

Bagna Cauda

Submitted by: Julie P. 
This exciting Italian dipping sauce is meant to be served warm with bread, lettuce, cabbage, or whatever inspires you. The creamy blend of garlic and anchovies will become a favorite! 

Grandma's Focaccia: Baraise Style

Submitted by: DJK1125 
No one else in my family could make focaccia like Grandma did, and when she passed away we thought she took the recipe with her. Then one day I found it in an old recipe box and gave it a try. If Grandpa says it's just like Grandma's, then it must be. 

Prawn and Pine Nut Risotto

Submitted by: phuong 
A delicious concoction of prawns and pine nuts with a hint of chile pepper. The addition of carrots give a little added crunch and color. If you take your time and stir constantly, you'll end up with the creamiest, tastiest risotto ever! 

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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Sicilian Spaghetti

Submitted by: Simon 
Anchovies sauteed with garlic and oil makes a pungently tasty sauce for hot spaghetti. Add some breadcrumbs and parsley to the anchovy mix and toss with the noodles to serve. 

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Calamari in Red Wine and Tomato Sauce

Submitted by: NCANGELONE 
Italian Christmas eve favorite - use your favorite spaghetti or tomato sauce as the base. This recipe can be doubled or tripled easily. Serve as a side, appetizer, or over pasta. Buon Natale! 

Bunyaculta

Submitted by: Nita 
Garlic sauteed in butter, then simmered with anchovies and cream. If you love garlic, you will love this. My husband doesn't like it because it has too much garlic for him! It is an Italian dipping sauce that you eat as a main course. It is very soupy. You can eat it with Chinese cabbage, green peppers and/or Italian bread. I got the recipe from my mother several years ago; she told me that it was an old Italian dish. We are not Italian, but it has been in my family for a couple of generations! 

Stuffed Peppers Italian Style

Submitted by: Dee Dee 
These bell peppers are stuffed with a tasty mixture of bread, onions, garlic, olives and anchovies, and slowly simmered in the oven. 

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Bourtheto

Submitted by: Christine L. 
This is a spicy tomato stew made with white fish fillets, potatoes and lots of chopped parsley. Serve with crusty white bread. 

 
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