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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Pizza Rustica (A Sicilian Sausage and Proscuitto Pie)

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Home Town: New York, New York, USA

Living In: Morristown, New Jersey, USA

A traditional recipe for double-crust pies stuffed with cheese and sausage has been handed down from a real Italian grandmother. The recipe makes a great appetizer if served in small slices, or serve in larger portions with a salad for a meal. Recipe makes 2 double-crust pies.

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Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Tomato on Town House Toppers™

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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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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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Double Tomato Bruschetta

Submitted by: Laurie Thompson

Bruschetta is a traditional Italian item in which small slices of bread are topped with such things as tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese, as is the case in this delightful recipe.

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Dulcia Domestica

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

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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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