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An Easy, Delectable, Summertime Appetizer…Italian Chopped Salad Stuffed Shells

An Easy, Delectable, Summertime Appetizer…Italian Chopped Salad Stuffed Shells by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

This tasty and colorful low calorie appetizer consists of a simple to make Italian chopped salad mounded into cooked pasta shells. You can prep everything the night before and then added the dressing and stuff the shells an hour before your guests…

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Dolce al Mascarpone

Dolce al Mascarpone by Carmelita

My luscious spring variation on Tiramisù, this one is made with a lemon syrup and fresh berries

3 votes
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Chocolate Bourbon and Pecan Biscotti

Chocolate Bourbon and Pecan Biscotti by Sommer J

Delicious biscotti version of my favorite pie!

2 votes
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ALMOND intense RICCIARELLI orange cookie-Siena-Gluten Free

ALMOND intense RICCIARELLI orange cookie-Siena-Gluten Free by Foodessa

These traditional cookies originated in Siena, Italy. From that first bite, I was hooked. The hole in the wall pastry shop tucked away in this beautiful town had my heart-tummy strings. Over the years, I've re-created it on several occasions...and well they got a few twists along the way. The injection of more orange flavour is in…

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3 CHEESE bean ham POTATO timballo

3 CHEESE bean ham POTATO timballo by Foodessa

Here's my new take on Mom's cherished go-to week night meal. A take on her 'Pizza Patate' with my particular touches. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2017/01/3-cheese-bean-ham-potato-timballo.html

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thrifty PORK shanks OSSO BUCO

thrifty PORK shanks OSSO BUCO by Foodessa

PORK shank OSSO BUCO braised to perfection. A flavourful, melt-in-your-mouth bite every time. I call this dish: putting the Classic Osso Buco on a budget. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/03/thrifty-pork-shank-osso-buco.html

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Vegetable 'Israeli' COUSCOUS risotto

Vegetable 'Israeli' COUSCOUS risotto by Foodessa

Moist Semolina meets water to roll out these precious, rugged pasta pearls into a 'Risotto'. Your menu can also extend itself to this double-duty use of 'Risotto'...into stuffed mushrooms. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2012/01/israeli-couscous-risotto-in-mushrooms-2.html

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Apple Nut Caramel Puff Pastry Rose flowers

Apple Nut Caramel Puff Pastry Rose flowers by Foodessa

Flaky butter pastry gently wraps and rolls with caramel, nuts and tender apples. From a bud, a delicate treat appears onto your sweet table as a pastry rose. For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2014/04/apple-nut-caramel-puff-pastry-roses.html

1 vote
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Torta Caprese al Limone

Torta Caprese al Limone by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Seriously delicious, #decadent and #moist #cake, originally from the island of Capri, full of #lemony flavor.

2 votes
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Authentic Italian Rice Balls (Arancini)

Authentic Italian Rice Balls (Arancini) by ChaCha Can Cook

This recipe comes from Evelyn Cipriano who was a wonderful cook. She was very "Old School" Italian, and even made mozzarella cheese from scratch. The better the ingredients you use, the better the results. I made an "amped-up" version by adding sandwich pepperoni, procuito, provolone, & salami with Angus ground round. Fabulous!…

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Taco stuffed lumaconi

Taco stuffed lumaconi by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

This delicious combination of Mexican flavors and Italian pasta will be loved by everyone.

1 vote
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SOUP Sunday MINESTRONE grain vegetable soup

SOUP Sunday MINESTRONE grain vegetable soup by Foodessa

An ever so flavourful bowl of healthy greatness! Open your fridge's veggie drawer and see what personality is transformed into this very hearty vegetable grain soup! If you follow this recipe to the letter...it will come out perfectly every time. If you do not have every single ingredient on the list...no worry either...just…

2 votes
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Garden Pasta Salad

Garden Pasta Salad by myra byanka

Fresh herbs and veggies, plus a red wine vinagrette make this pasta salad a real summer treat.

3 votes
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Calamari, Scallops and Lemon Fritto Misto

Calamari, Scallops and Lemon Fritto Misto by Joyce Leung

This is a delicious, easy to prepare Italian antipasto. Make sure you serve it hot. Close your eyes and imagine you are in a small Italian restaurant near the beach in southern Italy. This is better than 98% of the calamari you'll ever order in a US restaurant - guaranteed. Yum!

3 votes
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Pepperoni & Cashew Pizza

Pepperoni & Cashew Pizza by Peter Miller

This combination may sound strange, but it tastes wonderful! For that reason, because it's unusual and flavorful, this is always a hit at my pizza parties.

1 vote
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