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Awesome Pizza Dough by John SpottiswoodThis recipe is adapted from one perfected at Greens restaurant in San Francisco. The crust is crunchy on the outside but also chewy. I think it's wonderful. I'm going on a pizza making journey and this is stop one. If you've never made your own pizza dough before, it's easy and fun. This recipe makes 2 12-inch crusts. More to… |
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Italian Pretzel cookies by Daydreamer DessertsI'm not even sure if there is such a thing as an Italian Pretzel Cookie, in any case I decided to make up my own version. I took a Taralli Dolci dough and dipped it in chocolate. Fatto! Vi do... Josie's Italian Pretzel Cookies. |
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Reese's Peanut Butter Biscotti by Daydreamer DessertsIf you love Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and you happen to have some at home, this is one recipe you must try. I must warn you though, once you take a bite out of one of these biscotti you will be hooked! |
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Italian Fig Cookies by Angela LeMoineIn our family Christmas cookies are kind of a big deal. We host Christmas day at our house and all I ask people to bring is dessert and let me tell ya, we end up with platters and platters full of homemade cookies. The famous ones are my grandparents gigi {struffoli- I have no clue where gigi came from but its what we call them} and… |
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Cod fillets in a milky sauce by Easy Cook - Laka kuharicaCod with a little onion and a little milk: one of the most classic north Italian fish recipes. |
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Cantuccini with dates and thyme by Easy Cook - Laka kuharicaAromatic, dry and crunchy biscuits with no added sugar that ideally complement a cup of coffee or tea. Also, great nibbles to put into the school lunch box. |
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Lemon-Cranberry Biscotti by J. Gino GenovesiThe biscotti had its origin in Roman times They are a dry, crunchy cookie that contains no fat and quite nourishing. .A food with sustenance and carried by the Roman Legions into battle; perhaps this action help fuel the expansion of the Roman Empire since they were so light and easy to carry into battle. The biscotti became… |
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Cheater's Gnocchi by CarolinaheartstringsGnocchi! Fun to say. Fun to make. This is NOT your Naunie’s Gnocchi! (Naunnie was my Italian grandmother) This “cheat” recipe uses potato flakes (horrors!) in place of the usual mashed potatoes. With the aid of a food processor and a few simple ingredients you can knock out these tasty, satisfying little Italian dumplings in… |
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No-Cook Pizza Sauce by Nick WebsterNever buy jarred pizza sauce again! It’s so easy to make it homemade, you’ll save money and have a sauce that is exactly the way you like it. I’m providing a great recipe here, but you can always adjust the seasonings to find your perfect blend. It’s easy to keep on hand for pizza-lovers, or if you enjoy pizza less frequently, it… |
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Toasted Pfoo Almond Cookies by tara cottrellNot sure why these are called Pfoo cookies. Maybe because you eat a batch as they are coming out of the oven and scald your mouth. And then you can't talk right all day. No idea. In any case, these are incredible. Easy to make, great paired with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Little and great for… |
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Chocolate Genoise by Navaneetham KrishnanLight, crumbly and melt in the mouth cake. |
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Walnut Biscotti by JennyBiscotti are dry, twice-baked biscuits that originated in Italy. The traditional recipes contain almonds, pistachios, hazelnut or pine nuts. Nowadays people also use also various seeds, glazes and flavourings. Biscotti can last for a long time if stored in an airtight container. Wrapped in cellophane or placed in a nice box they… |
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Turkey Sausage Ragu by Mihir ShahPerfecto! Great healthy alternative to pork and beef-based ragu. I cheat a little in this recipe and use Trader Joe's Marinara Sauce. Your guests won't notice that it's not entirely homemade and they'll love it! |
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Basil shortbread biscuits by Lemon SqueezyDelicate, crumbly shortbread with a hint of basil |
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Mango Pannacotta by Lourdes PrincyCreamy milk + gelatin dessert topped with glazed nuts and the fresh mango flavour. |
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