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Ciabatta Bread I

Ciabatta Bread I by Salad Foodie

The first of two ciabatta bread recipes I am trying out - this first one is from Fleischmann's Yeast. It is rated "Advanced" in difficulty and I agree! It was challenging and involved - plan to be around much of the time of day you make it, as there are four 45 minute risings to supervise. The dough is tricky and sticky. I did like…

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Lasagna with Eggplant, Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

Lasagna with Eggplant, Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil by Fabio Bongianni

Ciao my friends! Today we make lasagna...

3 votes
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Grilled Shrimp copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

Grilled Shrimp copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

This is one of my favorite ways to eat shrimp. A healthy recipe and a great substitute for grilled hamburgers. From my best selling book The Basic Art of Italian Cooking and BLOG The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm at…

2 votes
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La Sfoia Lorda - Pasta Pillows in Broth

La Sfoia Lorda - Pasta Pillows in Broth by Carmelita

A little known Pasta in Brodo home cooking dish from Romagna. It is unknown in Bologna and the Emilia part of the region, let alone in the rest of Italy

2 votes
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Creamy Italian Dressing

Creamy Italian Dressing by Bob Vincent

This is adapted from a recipe in Cuisine At Home. The original used much more sugar which I cut back on. I increased the amount of granulated garlic and added garlic pepper. I also added finely minced parsley for some color. The addition of sugar makes for a slightly sweet dressing. I used it on a main dish salad which had…

2 votes
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Healthy Summer Squash

Healthy Summer Squash by RecipeKing

Healthy Summer Squash-is a delicious, easy and quick Italian style side recipe. It takes only 16 minutes total time to prepare and cook. Zucchini, yellow squash and tomatoes are well seasoned and sauteed in a skillet. A fantastic summer side dish that is also a low calories, low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol, low carbohydrates,…

1 vote
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Roasted Pepper Halves with Bread Crumb Topping (Peperoni Arrostiti)

Roasted Pepper Halves with Bread Crumb Topping (Peperoni Arrostiti) by Catherine Pappas

Adapted from: Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen. These make a delicious appetizer or side dish. Enjoy and Cook with Love, Catherine

3 votes
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Cavatelli e Bietole

Cavatelli e Bietole by Carmelita

A healthy vegetarian pasta from Southern Italy, this diish consists of home made 6 finger Cavatelli dressed simply with wilted Swiss Chard sauteed with olive oil garlic and anchovy. The pasta is fun to make, no machine needed and the dressing you can make with any leafy green vegetable as well as with well softened broccoli.

2 votes
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Broccoli Rabe Garlic Pasta

Broccoli Rabe Garlic Pasta by Evelyn Scott

The garlic flavored oil makes the broccoli rabe less bitter, and with toasted garlic, it's a great dish.

2 votes
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Zuppa Toscana

Zuppa Toscana by Healthy Mamma

Healthy and Delicious version of *eghemm, Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana.

2 votes
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Almond-Crusted Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Apple Tart

Almond-Crusted Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Apple Tart by Deena Montillo

The almond crust and added vino cotto bring a new texture and flavor to apple tarts.

1 vote
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Creamy Tomato Soup Florentine

Creamy Tomato Soup Florentine by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

This dreamy tomato soup comes together really quickly. We’ve added some crumbled whole wheat bread to thicken it and spinach to make it even healthier. Serve as a first course soup or create a soup and sandwich meal! The skinny on one cup of our yummy soup is 144 calories, 5 grams of fat and 4 Weight Watchers POINTS

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Lite and Fabulous Steak Pizzaiola

Lite and Fabulous Steak Pizzaiola by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

This Italian classic is simply steak topped with a quick cooking, zesty, pizza-like sauce. Sometimes it’s topped with cheese. I’m using very lean top sirloin but if you’d prefer to use flank steak or skirt steak, just reduce the cooking time a bit. Doesn’t matter how you cook your filet, the sauce absolutely makes this dish. The…

1 vote
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Broccoli-Potato Frittata

Broccoli-Potato Frittata by RecipeKing

Broccoli-Potato Frittata-is a delicious, easy and quick (40) minute recipe which works well for a weekend breakfast, lunch or light supper. Key Ingredients: Broccoli, potatoes, onion, tomatoes, eggs and cheese. Seasoned well with italian spices. It is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low sodium, low carbohydrates, low sugars,…

2 votes
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Herbed Olive Sandwich Loaf

Herbed Olive Sandwich Loaf by Salad Foodie

Hone your artisan baking skills making this savory Italian loaf bread. Olives, garlic, rosemary and Parmesan cheese flavors predominate, and tantalize everyone at home while baking. Use slices as an accompaniment to any Italian entree, or create a sandwich or open-face with sliced meats and/or cheeses. The recipe can be made in a…

1 vote
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