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Italian Sausage Soup

Submitted by: SALLYJUN

This soup is easy to put together, and the flavor of the spicy sausage is balanced nicely by Great Northern beans, zucchini, fresh spinach, and carrots. Makes a delicious winter supper.

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Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

Submitted by: Mary P

Italian sausage, garlic, tomatoes, red wine, and tortellini - this soup combines favorite ingredients from an Italian kitchen. You can use sweet or hot sausage, depending on your tastes, and fresh herbs if you have them on hand.

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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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Italian Cream Cake II

Submitted by: Cyndi

Very delicious cake!

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Manicotti Shells

Submitted by: DianeW

Fill with your favorite filling, fold over sides and bake with sauce and cheese.

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Green Risotto with Fava Beans

Submitted by: DJFoodie

Risotto flavored with fava beans, onion, broth and white wine. Can be made with either chicken broth or vegetable broth.

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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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Dulcia Domestica

Submitted by: Talia

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

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Crispy Zucchini or Pumpkin Blossoms

Submitted by: Domenica

My italian grandmother makes these every year when the zucchini in her garden start to blossom. She is Sicilian and calls them 'cripelli' Its sort of like a fritter and so yummy. As an alternative, you could also chop up the blossoms and mix them up in the batter and drop by teaspoons into the hot oil

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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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Arancini

Submitted by: DEBMCD

An Italian rice ball made with white wine risotto, and a gooey mozzarella center. Fantastic for lunch or dinner - can be frozen.

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Italian Sausage - Tuscan Style

Submitted by: Len Poli

This sausage is typical of the homemade sausages found in the northern area of Italy, especially in Tuscany near the city of Lucca. They may be used in any recipe calling for Italian sausage. They are versatile in that they can be grilled, fried or boiled.

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Homemade Chicken Cacciatore, Sicilian-Style

Submitted by: Kim Shepheard

This recipe is made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, wine, and seasonings.

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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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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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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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Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Tuscan Porterhouse)

Submitted by: eat!

This flagship, Tuscan steak is made from the region's Chianina breed of cattle which are prized for their tenderness and flavor. In typical Italian style, simplicity rules the day; little more than olive oil, rosemary, and salt are needed to highlight the rich flavor of the grilled meat.

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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.