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When most people think of Italian food they think of one thing; family. Italian food has been bringing families together for centuries and will continue to for centuries to come. Its warm, comforting nature makes it perfect for a weeknight meal, or entertaining a large group. Check out our favorite Italian recipes and treat your family and friends to one tonight.
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
I love pizza but I do not usually have time to prepare homemade dough. Some packaged pizza doughs can be okay, but others are not that great. I figured out that store bought focaccia breads work great and create a very tasty crust for any pizza! Try th…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
There have been books written on the zucchini blossom. The forerunner of the ever-burgeoning mottled cylinder, is edible. More than edible, it's delicious in an Earth Mother kind of way. That which some just chuck away as waste, can in fact become a de…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Here is an excellent lamb dish grilled the sicilian way. For those concerned about the health hazards of charcoal-grilling producing carcinogens called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), no need to worry. Use leaner meats that drip less fat. Fat, wh…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
When it’s just to hot to cook, let alone eating a hot dish, like it is here in Naples, Italy. This main or side dish is perfect and nutritious. Also you can add more vegetables (there is no limit, go crazy!). Can be served with good crusty bread or garl…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Sweet and tart at the same time, no dessert stuns more with it's beauty than wine stewed pears! Just peel, stew and serve! From the Hip Pressure Cooking website, with permission.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a treat with a loaf of Italian bread and a colorful side salad. Enjoy with Love, Catherine
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Pesto is a beloved pasta sauce that is extremely versatile. It can be used on sandwiches, wraps, meats, and even salads. This pesto recipe is simple, yet tasty. In less than 30 minutes, you can have a quick, delicious meal on the table for your family.…
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a delicious chicken dish with a lemony sauce. It's quick, easy and delicious! This dish is great to serve with pasta. This is a dish I often make when I don't have a lot of time to prepare a meal. The recipe has been passed down from my moth…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This is a very aromatic dish. I have used famous Italian hazelnuts, IGP Giffoni Hazelnuts. You can substitute finely chopped roasted hazelnuts with the same amount of chopped hazelnuts. If you've never eaten this dish, I adivse you not to sprinkle with ci…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This delicious dish uses the flavors of Tuscany to create a tasty meal that's easier to cook than it tastes!
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Rebekka made this for her brother that loves smoked oysters. This is a budget frindly way to get your seafood for those of us who are not near the ocean. The Smoked Oysters are a dollar a can.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
A simple and delicious plate has just been created! Enjoy with Much Love, Catherine
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This has a unique and delicious flavor that is sure to please the loved ones at your table. Enjoy with Much Love. Catherine xo
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is easy, delicious and satisfying. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This dish is rustic and a delicious way to serve up seasonal veggies. Enjoy with Love and Lots of Laughter, Catherine xo
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This dish is very delicious with a burst of flavors! Enjoy with Lots and Lots of Love!! Ciao Bella, Catherine xo
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 120 Minutes |
Great Grandma Lucille was not one for using canned sauces; she preferred to make her own. Boy were we lucky when she would whip up some of her famous homemade spaghetti sauce! Her recipe is actually extremely simple, so I am not sure why more people don…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
Polenta is a recipe that comes from Northern Italy. Italians use it as a base for braised meats, or just as a side dish to any great meal. This simple recipe is a substitute for the slow cooked polenta that would be made in Italy. Most of us don't have…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Use your creativity to change the recipe to suit your family. Add shrimp or chicken, black olives, or exclude the artichokes.