Italian Cook Book 438 Recipes

TheItalian

Cookbook

438 Recipes

Table Of ContentsItalian Dressing Mix 1

Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake 2

Quick Italian Vegetable Soup 3

Italian White Bean Chicken 4

Italian Chicken and Rice 5

Italian Meatball and Cheese Tortellini Soup 6

Cyndee's Best Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast 7

Swiss Steak Italian Style 8

Italian Potato Salad 9

Italian Taco Salad 10

Italian Sausage and Stuffing 11

Polenta with Italian Sausage 12

Creamy Italian Spiral Salad 13

Italian Sausage - Tuscan Style 14

North Italian Meat Sauce (Ragu Bolognese) 15

Italian Mini Loaves 16

Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions 17

Italian Wedding Cake Martini 18

Summer Italian Marinade 19

Italian Chicken Rice Soup 20

Cheesy Italian Tortellini 21

Italian Ranch Chicken Strips 22

Italian Pepper Steak 23

Super Italian Sub 24

Italian Chocolate Cookies 25

Italian Meatball Sandwich Casserole 26

Grandma's Homemade Italian Sauce and Meatballs 27

Italian Cookies II 28

Zesty Slow-Cooker Italian Pot Roast 29

Italian Pork and Rice 30

Wine Cookies (Original Italian) 31

Fuzzy Italian Navel 32

Italian Fish Fillets 33

Italian Easter Cookies 34

Italian Herb Bread I 35

Table Of ContentsItalian Seasoning I 36

Kathy's Italian Cookies 37

Fresco's Best Italian Cheese Sandwich 38

Italian Stallion 39

Italian Torte 40

Grilled Italian Zucchini 41

Easy Italian Chicken 42

Italian Hot Turkey Sausage and Black-Eyed Peas 43

Italian Fig Cookies II 44

Italian Chicken and Peppers for a Crowd 45

Italian Wedding Cookies III 46

Italian-Topped Garlic Bread 47

Baked Rigatoni with Italian Sausage and Fennel 48

Italian Fresh Purple Grape Cake 49

Italian Pesto Pizza 50

Italian Stuffed Zucchini 51

Italian Style Meatloaf II 52

Slow Cooker Italian Beef for Sandwiches 53

Italian Pasta Salad II 54

Grilled Italian Hamburgers 55

Pork Chops with Italian Sausage 56

Italian Chips 57

Italian Horn Cookies 58

Tuna Italiano 59

Italian Halibut Chowder 60

Italian-Style Chicken 61

Italian Bread Salad 62

Italian Rice 63

Italian Burgers 64

Camp David Spaghetti with Italian Sausage 65

Stuffed Peppers Italian Style 66

Marilyn's Green Beans Italiano 67

Arangini (Italian Rice Balls) 68

Meatloaf with Italian Sausage 69

Italian Sausage Delight! 70

Table Of ContentsItalian Stew 71

Campbell's Italian Marinated Chicken 72

Italian Spinach Salad 73

Italian Cheese Balls 74

Italian Bread Bowls 75

Italian Restaurant-Style Salad Dressing II 76

Italian Style Pork Chops 77

Italian Peas 78

Italian Pinwheel Rolls 79

Italian Cucumber Sandwiches 80

Italian Eggplant Salad 81

Italian Bread Using a Bread Machine 82

Mushroom Chicken Italiano 83

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Subs 84

Italian Buttercream 85

Italian Spinach Sausage Pie 86

Italian Style Sausage 87

Italian Meat Loaf 88

Summer Italian-Style Tomato Salad 89

Tender Italian Baked Chicken 90

Italian Sausage Fried Rice 91

Italian Style Meat Roll 92

Italian Biscotti 93

Italian Egg Dough 94

Italian Cookies III 95

Rosemarie's Italian Style Soup 96

Italian Chicken Casserole 97

Italian Broccoli Cheese Bake 98

Italian Tomato Pasta Salad 99

Broccoli Italiano 100

Italian Pasta Salad II 101

Coq au Vin alla Italiana 102

Italian Cheesecake II 103

Italian Cheese Balls 104

Hearty Italian Beef Stew 105

Table Of ContentsItalian Love Cake 106

Italian Teething Cookies 107

Italian Restaurant-Style Salad Dressing I 108

Italian Almond Biscuits 109

Italian Chicken with Garlic and Lemon 110

Special Italian Meat 111

Easy Italian Sausage Lasagna 112

Italian Vegetable Saute 113

Italian Beef Hoagies 114

Italian Breaded Pork Chops 115

Italian-French Toast 116

Spicy Italian Pork Cutlets 117

Biscuit-Topped Italian Casserole 118

Italian-Style Pork Tenderloin 119

Italian Heroes 120

Italian Summer Squash Polenta Bake 121

Italian Almond Cookies I 122

Italian Appetizer - Bagna Cauda 123

Italian-Style Baked Crispy Chicken Breasts 124

Italian Subs - Restaurant Style 125

Italian Cheese Bread 126

Italian Chicken 127

Pasta Sauce with Italian Sausage 128

Ricotta Pie (Old Italian Recipe) 129

Italian Capezzoli di Venere (Chocolate Truffles of Venus) 130

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Alfredo 131

Grilled Salmon Steaks Italian-Style 132

Rabbit Italian Style 133

Hearty Italian Sandwiches 134

Robert's Homemade Italian Sausage 135

Italian Style Flounder 136

Italian Sausage with Farfalle and Broccoli Rabe 137

Brenda's Italian Style Patties 138

Italian Bow Tie Supper 139

Italian-Style Deviled Eggs 140

Table Of ContentsItalian Roast Beef I 141

Italian Panzanella Bread Salad 142

Spicy Italian Salad 143

Italian Cassata 144

Italian Vegetable Soup with Beans, Spinach & Pesto 145

Italian Wheat Rolls 146

Italian Fried Eggplant Balls 147

Italian Meatball Seasoning 148

Creamy Italian Dressing II 149

Macaroni 'n' Cheese Italiano 150

Italian Ricotta Cheesecake 151

Maple Plank-Grilled Italian Stuffed Pork Chops 152

Italian Omelet 153

Mom's Italian Potato Salad 154

Italian Chicken Stew 155

Italian Wedding Cookies II 156

Italian Meatballs 157

Old Italian Meat Sauce 158

Italian Style Brunch Cakes 159

Mini Italian Breakfast Casseroles 160

Italiano Chicken and Rice 161

Italian Cream Cake I 162

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread) 163

Italian Holiday Pie 164

American-Italian Pasta Salad 165

Pressure Cooker Italian Chicken Soup 166

Italian Pasta Salad 167

Italian Zucchini Casserole 168

Italian Style Soup 169

Italian Baked Cannelloni 170

Italian Chocolate Chip Cookies 171

Italian Chicken Sausage Risotto 172

Italian-Canadian Meat Pie 173

Rich Italian Sausage and Potato Soup 174

Alicia's Italian Nachos 175

Table Of ContentsPasta Primavera with Italian Turkey Sausage 176

Prosciutto e Melone (Italian Ham and Melon) 177

Italian Christmas Bread with Eggnog Glaze 178

California Italian Wedding Soup 179

Italian Vegetarian Patties 180

Italian Bread Wedges 181

Grandma's Old Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs 182

Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini 183

Baked Orange Roughy Italian-Style 184

Italian-Style Pasta Toss 185

Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake 186

Hearty Italian Lentil Soup 187

Italian Lamb Stew 188

Italian Pork Tenderloin 189

Italian Potato Salad 190

Italian Zucchini Bake 191

Italian Sausage Bread 192

Salami Lover's Italian Pasta Salad 193

No-Tomatoes-Required Italian Seasoned Stir Fry 194

Grilled Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage with Tomato Cream Sauce 195

Italian Turkey Sandwiches 196

Italian One Step Casserole 197

Italian Zucchini Boats 198

Italian Casserole 199

Olive Oil Dip for Italian Bread 200

Italian Leg of Lamb 201

Italian Baked Chicken 202

Italian Cookies I 203

Italian Sausage and Zucchini 204

Italian Sweet Bread 205

Italian Fig Cookies I 206

Italian Potato Pancake 207

Italian White Bean And Pancetta Soup 208

Italian Meatball Heroes 209

Italian Lasagna 210

Table Of ContentsItalian Pasta Florentine 211

Italian Broccoli Rabe Grinder 212

Country-Italian Chicken and Potatoes 213

Italian Scallop and Shrimp Salad 214

Italian Leafy Green Salad 215

Italian Turkey Cutlets 216

Italian Easter Pizza 217

Italian-Style Saucy Roasted Potatoes 218

Italian Butterball Cookies 219

Tasty Italian Chicken 220

Spaghetti Italian 221

Orange-Glazed, Pork Tenderloin with Italian Seasoning 222

Three Animal Italian Meatballs 223

Grilled Italian Chicken 224

Italian Bread III 225

Party Italian Wedding Soup 226

Slow Cooker Italian Moose Roast Sandwiches 227

Italian Chicken Marinade 228

Italian Roast Beef II 229

Italian Country Style Ribs 230

Italian Cassata Cake 231

Italian Torte 232

Mexi-Italian Salsa 233

Italian Pork Pie 234

Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup 235

Italian Cabbage and Rice 236

Italian Sausage and Peppers with Penne 237

Mama's Italian Wedding Soup 238

Italian Wedding Soup I 239

Restaurant-Style Italian Salad Dressing 240

Italian Chicken and Chickpeas 241

Ziti with Italian Sausage 242

Italian Casserole 243

Italian Green Bean Chicken 244

Italiano Chicken and Pasta Medley 245

Table Of ContentsItalian Cheese Loaves 246

Italian Ribs and Rice 247

Pinwheel Italian Calzones 248

Italian Dinner Rolls 249

Italian Holiday Cookies 250

Bagna Calda (Italian Garlic-Anchovy-Sardine Appetizer) 251

Italian Chicken with Pesto Potatoes 252

Spicy Italian Deviled Eggs 253

Italian Meat Sauce I 254

Italian Beef Sandwiches 255

Chris's Incredible Italian Turkey Meatloaf 256

Italian Hummus 257

Italian Style Short Ribs 258

Italian Pepper Balls 259

Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies 260

Italian Mashed Potatoes 261

Roasted Italian Herb Chicken 262

Kathy's Delicious Italian Pasta Salad 263

Grilled Italian Sausage with Marinated Tomatoes 264

Italian Semolina Dumplings 265

Layered Italian Casserole 266

Chicken Penne Italiano 267

Venison Italian Soup 268

Mama D's Italian Bread 269

Baked Italian Chicken and Pasta 270

Rigatoni with Italian Chicken 271

Italian Holiday Pie 272

Italian Kale 273

Italian-Style Swiss Chard 274

Italian Rice Balls 275

Italian Turkey Pasta Skillet 276

Old-Fashioned Italian Zucchini Fritters 277

Sweet Italian Green Beans 278

Italian Style Chili 279

New York Italian Pizza Dough 280

Table Of ContentsSlow Cooker Italian Turkey 281

Spicy Italian Sausage and Black Bean Soup 282

Italian Beer Marinade for Chicken 283

Porchetta Italiana 284

Italian Cheesecake 285

Italian Style Pot Roast 286

Hot Italian Sausage 287

Italian Cream Soda 288

Super Duper Italian Nachos 289

Italian Popcorn 290

Fettuccine Italiana 291

Italian Amaretto Margaritas On the Rocks 292

Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage and Tortellini Soup 293

Italian Bread Baked on a Pizza Stone 294

Savory Italian Sausage Sauce 295

Fish Fillets Italiano 296

Italian Escarole Pizza 297

Italian Spaghetti with Ham 298

Italian Salad Dressing 299

Italian Herb Bread II 300

Italian Butter 301

Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup 302

Cheesy Italian Bread 303

Italian Salad Croutons 304

Italian Veggie Rolls 305

Italian Rubbed Pork Chops 306

Salad with Hot Italian Dressing 307

Italian Rice Pie I 308

Italian Green Beans 309

Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs 310

Italian Anisette Cookies 311

Slow Cooker Italian Beef 312

Italian Almond Macaroons 313

Best Italian Sausage Soup 314

Italian Beef Sandwiches 315

Table Of ContentsA-Plus Italian Olive Oil Balsamic Bread Dip 316

Lisa's Italian Nachos 317

Italian Chicken Sausage Stuffed Portabellas 318

Mushrooms and Spinach Italian Style 319

Italian Bowknot Cookies 320

Italian Pizzelles 321

Italian Chicken Skillet 322

Italian Stuffed Pork Loin with Olive Relish 323

Fresh Summer Corn Salad with Creamy Italian Vinaigrette 324

Italian Roasted Cauliflower 325

Italian Tortellini Soup 326

Amazing Italian Lemon Butter Chicken 327

Italian Horn Cookies 328

Manicotti Italian Casserole 329

Italian Vegetable Soup 330

Italian Penne Pasta Salad 331

Italian Sauce 332

Italian Sausage Dip 333

Italian-Style Round Steak 334

Italian Sausage Stew 335

Italian Nachos Restaurant-Style 336

Italian Wine Cookies 337

Italian Amaretto Margaritas 338

Italian Confetti Pasta Salad 339

Italian Wedding Cake 340

Real Italian Calzones 341

Italian Tacos 342

Italian Style Beef Sandwiches 343

Italian Pizza Pie 344

Hot Italian Giardiniera 345

Creamy Italian Dressing I 346

Italian Sausage and Vegetable Roast 347

Ribollita (Reboiled Italian Cabbage Soup) 348

Italian Wedding Cakes 349

Ameilia's Italian Stuffed Olives 350

Table Of ContentsItalian Seasoning II 351

Italian Sausage and Egg Breakfast Skillet 352

Creamy Garlic Italian Dressing 353

Baked Penne with Italian Sausage 354

Aunt Rita's Italian Stew 355

Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage 356

Italian Bread II 357

Italian-Style Quinoa-Stuffed Sole 358

Green Beans Italiano 359

Homemade Italian Sauce 360

Tarradls (Italian Pepper Rings) 361

Italian Ribollita (Vegetable and Bread Soup) 362

Italian Cheesecake Cookies 363

Easy Italian Stuffed Shells and Meatballs 364

Italian Cream Cake II 365

Creamy Italian White Bean Soup 366

Italian Pork Hoagies 367

Italian Marinated Seafood Salad 368

Italian Sausage Chili 369

Italian Gravy 370

Italian Almond Cookies II 371

Italian Nutthouse Broiled Tomatoes 372

Italian Sausage Mushrooms 373

Fanny's Italian Casserole 374

Italian Chicken Bow Tie Pasta 375

Crunchy Italian Mix 376

Italian Peasant Bread Soup 377

Italian Vegetable Soup 378

Italian Orange Roughy 379

Italian Chicken 380

Grilled Italian Burgers 381

Italian Herb Infused Olive Oil 382

Italian Sausage Jambalaya 383

Italian Pasta Salad I 384

Italian Bread I 385

Table Of ContentsItalian Chicken Spaghetti with Tequila 386

Italian Stewed Tomatoes 387

Italian Restaurant-Style Dressing 388

Italian Riboletta Soup 389

Easy Italian Chicken II 390

Nenni's Italian Pork Sausage 391

Italian Sausage Soup 392

Italian Special Sweet Fried Ravioli Cookies 393

Italian Style Meatloaf I 394

Southern Italian Thanksgiving Stuffing 395

Mid-Summer Italian Bread Salad 396

Chocolate Italian Cream Cake 397

Pizzelle-Italian Tradition 398

Italian Sausage Lasagna 399

Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches 400

Italian Cheese Loaf 401

Italian-Style Pasta Toss 402

Italian Wedding Soup II 403

Italian Beef in a Bucket 404

Italian Style Winter Soup 405

Italian Creme Layer Cake 406

Italian Beef Hoagies 407

Italian Ties 408

Festival-Style Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches 409

Easy Italian Herb Focaccia 410

Italian Pasta Veggie Salad 411

Italian Easter Bread 412

Italian Vegetable Potato Topper 413

Tennille's Italian Pasta Salad 414

Italian Meat Loaves 415

Hearty Italian Sandwiches 416

Italian Asparagus Salad 417

Cod with Italian Crumb Topping 418

Italian Drop Biscuits 419

Basic Italian Biscotti 420

Table Of ContentsGrandma Maul's Italian Beef 421

Mom's Italian Beef Barley Soup 422

Italian Dipping Sticks 423

Italian Anise Toast 424

Italian Sausage Soup II 425

Italian Meat Sauce II 426

Original Homemade Italian Beef 427

Italian Sausage With Spaghetti 428

Clams Italiano 429

Italian Zucchini Saute 430

Italian Marinated Chicken 431

Italian Enchiladas 432

Herbed Italian Loaf 433

Italian Rice Pie II 434

Italian Sausage Bread 435

Italian Ricotta Cheese Pie 436

Potato Soup Italian Style 437

Alligator Animal Italian Bread 438

ItalianDressingMix

1tablespoongarlicsalt1tablespoononionpowder1tablespoonwhitesugar2tablespoonsdriedoregano1teaspoongroundblackpepper1/4teaspoondriedthyme1teaspoondriedbasil1tablespoondriedparsley1/4teaspooncelerysalt2tablespoonssalt

Inasmallbowl,mixtogetherthegarlicsalt,onionpowder,sugar,oregano,pepper,thyme,basil,parsley,celerysaltandregularsalt.Storeinatightlysealedcontainer.

Topreparedressing,whisktogether1/4whitevinegar,2/3cupcanolaoil,2tablespoonswaterand2tablespoonsofthedrymix.

DirectionsIngredients

1

ItalianCreamCheeseandRicottaCheesecake

2(8ounce)packagescreamcheese,softened1(16ounce)containerricottacheese11/2cupswhitesugar4eggs1tablespoonlemonjuice1teaspoonvanillaextract3tablespoonscornstarch3tablespoonsflour1/2cupbutter,meltedandcooled1pintsourcream

Preheatovento350degreesF(175degreesC).Lightlygreaseaspringformpan.

Mixthecreamcheeseandricottacheesetogetherinamixingbowluntilwellcombined.Stirinthesugar,eggs,lemonjuice,vanilla,cornstarch,flour,andbutter.Addthesourcreamlastandstir.Pourthemixtureintothepreparedspringformpan.

Bakeinthepreheatedoven1hour;turnovenoffandleaveinoven1hourmore.Allowtocoolcompletelyinrefrigeratorbeforeserving.


2

QuickItalianVegetableSoup

1tablespoonoliveoil1mediumonion,chopped2carrots,sliced2stalkscelery,sliced1(16ounce)candicedplumtomatoes2teaspoonsItalianseasoning2cubesbeefbouillon6cupswater2zucchinis,quarteredandsliced2cupsslicedcabbage1teaspoongarlicsaltsaltandgroundblackpeppertotastefreshlygratedParmesancheese(optional)

Heatoilinalargestockpotovermedium-highheat.Sauteonion,carrot,andceleryuntilonionistranslucentandvegetablesaretender,5to7minutes.StirintomatoesandItalianseasoning,andcook5minutesmore,stirringfrequently.

Dissolvebouilloncubesinwater,andstirintovegetables.Adjustheattoamediumsimmer,andcookapproximately10minutes.Addzucchiniandcabbage,sprinklewithgarlicsalt,andcookuntiltender,5minutesmore.Adjustseasoningwithsaltandpepper,andserve.


3

ItalianWhiteBeanChicken

1clovegarlic,sliced2skinless,bonelesschickenbreasthalves2zucchinis,sliced1(15.5ounce)canwhitebeans,drained1romatomato,chopped5freshbasilleavesgroundblackpeppertotaste

Prepareaskilletwithcookingsprayandplaceovermediumheat.Cookthegarlicintheskilletuntilbrowned.Addthechickenandcookuntilslightlybrowned,about3minutesperside.Stirthezucchiniandwhitebeansintotheskillet;coverandcookabout5minutes.Scatterthetomatooverthedish;coveragainandcookanother2minutes.Addthebasilleavesandcook1minutemore.Seasonwithblackpeppertoserve.


4

ItalianChickenandRice

2/3cupbiscuit/bakingmix1/3cupgratedParmesancheese2teaspoonsItalianseasoning1teaspoonpaprika1(5ounce)canevaporatedmilk,divided6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves2cupsboilingwater2cupsuncookedinstantrice1teaspoonsalt2tablespoonsbutterormargarine,melted

Inalargeresealableplasticbagorshallowbowl,combinethefirstfouringredients.Place1/3cupmilkinanotherbowl.Dipchickeninmilk,thencoatwiththecheesemixture.Inagreased13-in.x9-in.x2-in.bakingdish,combinewater,rice,saltifdesiredandremainingmilk;mixwell.Topwithchicken.Drizzlewithbutter.Bake,uncovered,at425degreesFfor25-30minutesoruntilthericeistenderandchickenjuicesrunclear.


5

ItalianMeatballandCheeseTortelliniSoup

2tablespoonsbutter1onion,diced1tablespoonmincedfreshgarlic2quartsbeefstock1(12ounce)candicedtomatoes1/2cupgreenbeans1/2cupdicedcarrot1/2cupchoppedkale1tablespoonItalianseasoning1bayleaf1poundfrozen,cookedItalian-stylemeatballs-thawed1poundfreshcheesetortellini2tablespoonsgratedParmesancheese

Meltthebutterinalargepotovermedium-highheat;cooktheonionandgarlicinthemeltedbutteruntiltender,5to7minutes.Pourthebeefstockintothepot;addthetomatoes,greenbeans,carrot,kale,Italianseasoning,andbayleaf.Bringthemixturetoaboil.Stirinthemeatballsandtortellini;returntoaboilandcookanother5minutes.Ladleintobowlsandtopeachwithabout1teaspoonParmesancheesetoserve.


6

Cyndee'sBestSlowCookerItalianPotRoast

31/2poundstoproundsteak1largeonion,diced2celeryribs,finelychopped1redbellpepper,seededanddiced1greenbellpepper,seededanddiced1(1ounce)packetdryaujusmix4cupswater,oramounttocover

Placethepotroastinaslowcooker.Addtheonion,celery,redandgreenbellpeppers,aujusmix,andenoughwatertocoverthemeat.CoverandcookonLowfor8hours,oruntiltender.


7

SwissSteakItalianStyle

1poundroundsteak,cutintopieces3tablespoonsall-purposeflour1teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoongroundblackpepper3tablespoonsvegetableoil3/4cupchoppedonion2(16ounce)jarsspaghettisauce1/2cupredwine2cupsthinlyslicedcelery1cupslicedgreenbellpepper1(12ounce)packageeggnoodles

Dredgesteakinflour,saltandpepper.Heatalargeskilletonmediumhighheat.Addoiltohotpan.Addmeatandsauteuntilbrowned.Stirinonionandsaute.Stirinmarinarasauceandwineandbringtoboil.Addceleryandgreenpepper;stir.Reduceheat,coverandsimmerfor45minutes.

Heatalargepotofwatertoaboilandcooknoodlesuntilaldente.Removefromheatanddrain.

Servemeatsauceovernoodles.


8

ItalianPotatoSalad

6mediumredpotatoes,cookedandcubed2garliccloves,minced1/2cupchoppedredonion3plumtomatoes,quartered1/3cupoliveorvegetableoil3leavesfreshbasil,chopped1(5ounce)jarstuffedgreenolives,drainedandhalved1teaspoondriedoregano11/2teaspoonssalt1/4teaspoonpepperLettuceLeaves

Inalargebowl,combinethefirst10ingredients;tosstocoat.Coverandrefrigerateuntilserving.Servesaladinalettuce-linedbowlifdesired.


9

ItalianTacoSalad

1poundgroundbeef3cupscrushedtortillachips2cupsshreddedmozzarellacheese2cupsshreddedCheddarcheese1(10ounce)packagemixedsaladgreens1(8ounce)bottlezestyItaliandressing

Inamediumskilletovermediumheat,cookthegroundbeefuntilevenlybrowned.Removefromheat,anddrain.

Inalargebowl,combinethegroundbeef,tortillachips,mozzarellacheese,Cheddarcheese,andsaladgreens.TosswithItaliandressinguntilevenlycoated,andserve.


10

ItalianSausageandStuffing

1(19ounce)packageBobEvansItalianSausage4ouncesbuttonmushrooms,diced3cupscubedstuffing1cupchickenbrothorwater1/2cupshreddedMontereyJackcheese

Preheatovento400degreesF.Innonstickskilletovermediumheat,cooksausageandmushroomsuntilsausageisbrownedandmushroomsaretender.Setaside.In9-inchsquarebakingdish,combinestuffingandbroth.Placesausageandmushroomsontop.Sprinklewithcheese.Coverandbakefor25to30minutesoruntilsausageisfullycooked.


11

PolentawithItalianSausage

4cupswater1cupcornmeal1teaspoonsalt1poundItaliansausage2garliccloves,minced2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley1(14.5ounce)canItalianstewedtomatoes1(6ounce)cantomatopaste1/4cupshreddedParmesancheese

Combinewater,cornmealandsaltinadoubleboilerorheavysaucepan;bringtoaboil,stirringconstantly.Reduceheat;coverandsimmerfor1-1/2hours,stirringoccasionally.

Meanwhile,brownthesausageandgarlicinalargeskillet;drain.Coolslightly.Cutsausageinto1-in.pieces;returntotheskillet.Addparsley,tomatoesandtomatopaste;bringtoaboil.Removefromtheheat.

Spreadhalfofthecornmealmixtureinaservingdish;topwithhalfofthesausagemixture.Repeatlayers.SprinklewithParmesancheese.Serveimmediately.


12

CreamyItalianSpiralSalad

2(16ounce)packagesmulticoloredspiralpasta1bunchbroccoli,cutintoflorets1mediumheadcauliflower,cutintoflorets1(10ounce)packagefrozenpeasandcarrots,thawed2cupsquarteredcherrytomatoes1cupshreddedParmesancheese6greenonions,chopped1/2cupchoppedgreenpepper1(2.25ounce)canslicedripeolives,drained2(16ounce)bottlescreamyItaliansaladdressing

Cookpastaaccordingtopackagedirections;drainandrinseincoldwater.Inalargebowl,combinethepasta,broccoli,cauliflower,peasandcarrots,tomatoes,Parmesancheese,onions,greenpepperandolives.Addthedressing;mixwell.Coverandrefrigeratefor2-3hoursoruntilchilled.


13

ItalianSausage-TuscanStyle

4poundscoarsegroundporkshoulder1poundcoarsegroundporkbackfat2tablespoonssalt2tablespoonswhitesugar11/2teaspoonscoarselygroundblackpepper1teaspoongarlicpowder3/4teaspoongroundmace1/2teaspoongroundcoriander1/4teaspoongroundcayennepepper1/2cupicewater80inchessausagecasing,11/2incheswide

Usingaspicegrinderorfoodprocessor,pulverizethesalt,blackpepperandsugar.Inalargebowl,mixtogethertheporkshoulder,backfat,garlicpowder,mace,coriander,cayenneandicewater.Mixinthesalt,pepperandsugar.Uselatexgloveswhenmixingtoavoidcontaminationofthemeat,andkeepthemixturecold.

Stuffthesausagemixtureintothecasingsandtwistoffin3inchlengths.Ifyoudonothaveastuffer,thesausagecanbeformedintopattiesorrolledintologs.Refrigerateanduseupinoneweekorfreezeforupto6weeks.


14

NorthItalianMeatSauce(RaguBolognese)

1cupchoppedham1cupchoppedonion1cupcoarselychoppedcarrots1/2cupchoppedcelery4tablespoonsbutter2tablespoonsoliveoil1/4poundleangroundbeef12ouncesleangroundpork1/2cupwhitewine2cupsbeefstock2tablespoonstomatopaste1/2poundchickenliver1cupheavywhippingcream1pinchgroundnutmegsaltandpeppertotaste

Combinetheham,onions,carrotsandceleryonacuttingboardandchopintoverysmallpieces.Inalargeskilletmeltbutterormargarineovermediumheat.Addhammixtureandsaute,stirringoften,for10minutesoruntillightlybrowned.Transfertoaheavylargesaucepan.

Insameskilletheatoliveoilandlightlybrownbeefandporkovermediumheat,stirringconstantlytobreakupanylumps.Pourinthewine,increasedtheheatandboilbriskly,stillstirringconstantly,untilalmostalloftheliquidhasevaporated.Addgroundmeatmixturetohammixtureinsaucepan.Stirinthestockandtomatopaste.Bringalltoaboiloverhighheat,thenreducetheheatandsimmer,partiallycovered,for45minutes,stirringoccasionally.

Meanwhile,meltremaining2tablespoonsofbutterormargarineoverhighheatintheoriginalskillet.Addchickenliversandsautefor3to4minutes,oruntilfirmandlightlybrowned.Removeliversfromskilletanddice.Setasideandaddtosauce10minutesbeforeitisdone.Afewminutesbeforeserving,stirinthecreamandletitheatthrough.Seasonsaucewithnutmeg,saltandpeppertotaste.


15

ItalianMiniLoaves

2cupsbreadflour41/2teaspoonssugar1(.25ounce)packagequick-riseyeast1teaspoongarlicsalt1/2teaspoonItalianseasoning1/2teaspoondriedparsleyflakes1/2cupmilk1/4cupwater2tablespoonsbutterormargarine,divided1egg6tablespoonsgratedParmesancheese,divided

Inamixingbowl,combine3/4cupflour,sugar,yeast,garlicsalt,Italianseasoningandparsley.Inasaucepan,heatmilk,waterand1tablespoonbutterto120degreesF-130degreesF.Addtodryingredients;beatjustuntilmoistened.Addegg,4tablespoonsParmesancheeseandenoughremainingflourtoformasoftdough;beatuntilsmooth.Turnontoaflouredsurface;kneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about5minutes.Placeinagreasedbowl,turningoncetogreasetop.Coverandletriseinawarmplacefor15minutes.

Punchdoughdown.Turnontoalightlyflouredsurface.Divideintothirds;shapeintoloaves.Placeinthreegreased5-3/4-in.x3-in.x2-in.loafpans.Coverandletriseuntildoubled,about25minutes.Meltremainingbutter;brushoverdough.SprinklewithremainingParmesancheese.Bakeat350degreesFfor20-25minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Removefrompanstowireracks.


16

ItalianSausage,Peppers,andOnions

6(4ounce)linkssweetItaliansausage2tablespoonsbutter1yellowonion,sliced1/2redonion,sliced4clovesgarlic,minced1largeredbellpepper,sliced1greenbellpepper,sliced1teaspoondriedbasil1teaspoondriedoregano1/4cupwhitewine

Placethesausageinalargeskilletovermediumheat,andbrownonallsides.Removefromskillet,andslice.

Meltbutterintheskillet.Stirintheyellowonion,redonion,andgarlic,andcook2to3minutes.Mixinredbellpepperandgreenbellpepper.Seasonwithbasil,andoregano.Stirinwhitewine.Continuetocookandstiruntilpeppersandonionsaretender.

Returnsausageslicestoskilletwiththevegetables.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmer15minutes,oruntilsausageisheatedthrough.


17

ItalianWeddingCakeMartini

2fluidouncesvanillavodka1fluidouncecranberryjuice1fluidouncepineapplejuice1/2fluidounceamaretto(almondflavoredliqueur)1/2fluidouncewhitecremedecacao

Pourthevodka,cranberryjuice,pineapplejuice,amaretto,andcremedecacaointoacocktailshakeroverice.Cover,andshakeuntiltheoutsideoftheshakerhasfrosted.Strainintoachilledmartiniglasstoserve.


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SummerItalianMarinade

13/4cupswhitecookingwine1/2cuplemonjuice1tablespoonoliveoil1tablespoonmincedonion2teaspoonsmincedgarlic1teaspoonwholeblackpeppercorns1tablespooncrushedblackpeppercorns1teaspoondriedoregano1teaspoondriedbasil1teaspoondriedthyme1tablespoonkoshersalt

Whiskthewine,lemonjuice,oliveoil,onion,garlic,wholepeppercorns,crushedpeppercorns,oregano,basil,thymeandsalttogetherinalargebowl.Usemixturetomarinatemeat2to24hoursbeforecooking.


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ItalianChickenRiceSoup

1(49.5fluidounce)canchickenbroth1(26ounce)jarmeatlessspaghettisauce11/2cupscubedcookedchicken2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley1/2teaspoondriedthyme3cupscookedrice1teaspoonsugar

InasoupkettleorDutchoven,combinethebroth,spaghettisauce,chicken,parsleyandthyme.Bringtoaboil.Reduceheat;simmer,uncovered,for10minutes.Stirinriceandsugar.Simmer,uncovered,for10minutesoruntilheatedthrough.


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CheesyItalianTortellini

1/2poundgroundbeef1/2poundItaliansausage,casingsremoved1(16ounce)jarmarinarasauce1(4.5ounce)canslicedmushrooms1(14.5ounce)canItalian-styledicedtomatoes,undrained1(9ounce)packagerefrigeratedorfreshcheesetortellini1cupshreddedmozzarellacheese1/2cupshreddedCheddarcheese

CrumblethegroundbeefandItaliansausageintoalargeskillet.Cookovermedium-highheatuntilbrowned.Drain.

Combinethegroundmeats,marinarasauce,mushrooms,andtomatoesinaslowcooker.Cover,andcookonLOWheatfor7to8hours.

Stirinthetortellini,andsprinklethemozzarellaandcheddarcheeseoverthetop.Coverandcookfor15moreminutesonLOW,oruntilthetortelliniistender.


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ItalianRanchChickenStrips

2/3cupcrushedcornflakes1teaspoonItalianseasoning1/2teaspoongarlicpowder1/3cupreduced-fatranchsaladdressing1teaspoonwater1/2poundskinless,bonelesschickenbreasthalves-cutintostrips

Inashallowbowl,combinethecornflakecrumbs,Italianseasoningandgarlicpowder.Inanothershallowbowl,combinedressingandwater.Dipchickenintodressingmixture,thencoatwithcrumbmixture.Arrangechickenonabakingsheetcoatedwithnonstickcookingspray.Lightlyspraytopofchickenwithnonstickcookingspray.Bake,uncovered,at400degreesFfor12-15minutesoruntiljuicesrunclear.


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ItalianPepperSteak

1teaspoonItalianseasoning,divided1/2teaspoonsalt,divided1/2teaspoonpepper,divided1poundbonelessbeefsirloinsteak,fattrimmed1mediumsweetredpepper,julienned1mediumsweetyellowpepper,julienned1mediumonion,julienned6clovesgarlic,peeledandthinlysliced1tablespoonoliveoil1(14.5ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained1teaspoonbalsamicvinegar

Inasmallbowl,combine1/2teaspoonItalianseasoning,1/4teaspoonsaltand1/4teaspoonpepper.Rubmixtureoverbothsidesofsteak;setaside.

Inalargenonstickskillet,sautethepeppers,onionandgarlicinoiluntilvegetablesarecrisp-tender.StirinthetomatoesandremainingItalianseasoning,saltandpepper.Reduceheat;coverandsimmerfor5minutes.Removefromtheheat.Stirinvinegar;keepwarm.

Placesteakonabroilerpancoatedwithnonstickcookingspray.Broil4-6in.fromtheheatfor4-8minutesoneachsideoruntilthemeatreachesdesireddoneness(formedium-rare,ameatthermometershouldread145degreesF;medium,160degreesF;well-done,170degreesF).Letstandfor5minutesbeforeslicing;servewithvegetablemixture.


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SuperItalianSub

1(1pound)loafunslicedItalianbread1/3cupoliveoil1/4cupcidervinegar8clovesgarlic,minced1teaspoondriedoregano1/4teaspoonpepper1/2poundfullycookedham,thinlysliced1/2poundthinlyslicedcookedturkey1/4poundthinlyslicedhardsalami1/4poundslicedprovolonecheese1/4poundslicedmozzarellacheese1mediumgreenbellpepper,thinlyslicedintorings

Cutbreadinhalflengthwise;hollowouttopandbottom,leavinga1/2-in.shell(discardremovedbreadorsaveforanotheruse).

Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,garlic,oreganoandpepper;brushoncutsidesofbreadtopandbottom.Onthebottomhalf,layerhalfofthemeats,cheesesandgreenpepper.Repeatlayers.Replacebreadtop.Wraptightlyinplasticwrap;refrigerateforupto24hours.


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ItalianChocolateCookies

3cupsall-purposeflour4teaspoonsbakingpowder3/4cupwhitesugar1/4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder1cupbutter,softened1/3cupmilk1teaspoonvanillaextract1/2cupchoppedwalnuts2(1ounce)squaresunsweetenedchocolate1tablespoonbutter,softened1teaspoonvanillaextract2cupsconfectioners'sugar1/4cuphotmilk

Preheatovento375degreesF(190degreesC).

Sift3cupsflourtwice.Inalargebowl,mixflour,bakingpowder,whitesugarandcocoa.Cream1cupbutterormargarine;blendintoflourmixture.Add1/3cupmilk,1teaspoonvanillaandnuts.Mixthoroughlywithhandsuntilwellblended.(Doughshouldbetheconsistencyofpiecrust,butnotsticky.)

Foreachcookie,pinchoffabout1teaspoondough.Rollbyhandsintoballs,eachaboutone-inchindiameter.Placeongreasedbakingsheets.Donotflatten.Bakeabout10minutes,untillightlybrowned.Removefrombakingsheets;coolonracks.Whencool,drizzleeachgenerouslywithchocolatefrosting.Sprinklewithcandysprinklesifdesired.

TomakeChocolateFrosting:Meltthechocolatesquaresoverlowheat.Creamwith1tablespoonofbutterormargarine,1teaspoonvanillaand2cupsofconfectioner'ssugar.Graduallyaddhotmilk,beatinguntilsmooth.


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ItalianMeatballSandwichCasserole

1/3cupchoppedgreenonions1/4cupItalianseasonedbreadcrumbs3tablespoonsgratedParmesancheese1poundgroundbeef1(1pound)loafItalianbread,cutinto1inchcubes1(8ounce)packagecreamcheese,softened1/2cupmayonnaise1teaspoonItalianseasoning1/4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper2cupsshreddedmozzarellacheese3cupsspaghettisauce1cupwater2clovesgarlic,minced


Mixtogetheronions,breadcrumbs,Parmesancheeseandgroundbeef.Rollinto1inchdiameterballs,andplaceinabakingpan.Bakefor15to20minutes,oruntilbeefisnolongerpink.Reducetheoventemperatureto350degreesF(175degreesC).

Arrangethebreadcubesinasinglelayerinanungreased9x13inchbakingdish.Mixtogetherthecreamcheese,mayonnaise,Italianseasoningandblackpepperuntilsmooth.Spreadthismixtureovereachbreadcube.Sprinklewith1/2cupofthegratedmozzarellacheese.

Inalargebowl,mixtogetherspaghettisauce,water,andgarlic.Gentlystirinmeatballs.Pouroverthebreadandcheesemixtureinthebakingpan.Sprinkletheremainingmozzarellacheeseevenlyoverthetop.

Bakeat350degreesF(175degreesC)for30minutes,oruntilheatedthrough.


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Grandma'sHomemadeItalianSauceandMeatballs

48ouncestomatopaste12cupswater2clovesgarlic,chopped2bayleaves1tablespoondriedbasilleaves1teaspoonsalt5porkchops1onion,diced1(8ounce)packagemushrooms,sliced

1poundgroundbeef1/4poundgroundpork1/4poundgroundveal1cupgratedRomanocheese1teaspoonsalt1/8teaspoonblackpepper11/4cupsdrybreadcrumbs2clovesgarlic,chopped2tablespoonsdriedparsley2eggs

Inalargepotcombinetomatopaste,water,garlic,bayleaves,basil,andsalt.Bringtoaboil,turnheatdowntolowandsimmer.

Inaskillet,brownporkchopsinoliveoilthenplaceinsaucemixture.Sauteonionsandmushroomsinsamepanthatyoubrownedtheporkchops.Addthesetosauceaswell.Simmersauceaminimumof8hours,stirringoccasionally.

Tomakethemeatballs:Preheatovento350degreesF(175degreesC).Combinebeef,pork,veal,Romanocheese,salt,pepper,breadcrumbs,garlic,parsleyandeggs;mixwell.Shapeintoballs.Placeonabakingsheetthathasbeensprayedwithcookingspray.

Bakemeatballsfor20minutes.Placemeatballsinaservingbowlwhenbakingiscompleteandplaceinrefrigerator.About2hourspriortodinnertimepopthemeatballsintothesauce.


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ItalianCookiesII

1/2cupbutter,softened1cupwhitesugar2eggs1teaspoonvanillaextract8ouncesricottacheese2cupsall-purposeflour1/2teaspoonbakingsoda1/4teaspoonsalt

2tablespoonsbutter,softened2cupsconfectioners'sugar1/4teaspoonvanillaextract11/2tablespoonsmilk

Preheatovento350degreesF(175degreesC).Greasecookiesheets.

Inamediumbowl,creamtogether1/2cupbutterandwhitesugaruntilsmooth.Beatintheeggsoneatatime,thenstirinthevanillaandricottacheese.Combinetheflour,bakingsodaandsalt;graduallystirintothecheesemixture.Dropbyroundedteaspoonfuls2inchesapartontothepreparedcookiesheets.

Bakefor8to10minutesinthepreheatedoven,oruntiledgesaregolden.Allowcookiestocoolonbakingsheetfor5minutesbeforeremovingtoawireracktocoolcompletely.

Inamediumbowl,creamtogethertheremainingbutterandconfectioners'sugar.Beatinvanillaandmilkgraduallyuntilaspreadableconsistencyisreached.Frostcooledcookies.


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ZestySlow-CookerItalianPotRoast

4mediumpotatoes,cutintoquarters2cupsfreshorfrozenwholebabycarrots1stalkcelery,cutinto1-inchpieces1mediumItalianplumtomato,diced21/2poundsbeefbottomroundroastsorbeefchuckpotroast1/2teaspoongroundblackpepper1(10.75ounce)canCampbell'sCondensedTomatoSoup1/2cupwater1tablespoonchoppedroastedgarlic*orchoppedfreshgarlic1teaspoondriedbasilleaves,crushed1teaspoondriedoreganoleaves,crushed1teaspoondriedparsleyflakes,crushed1teaspoonvinegar

Placepotatoes,carrots,celeryandtomatoin31/2-quartslowcooker.Seasonroastwithpepperandplaceontop.

Mixsoup,water,pepper,garlic,basil,oregano,parsleyandvinegar.Pouroverall.

CoverandcookonLOW10to12houroruntildone.**


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ItalianPorkandRice

1cupslicedfreshmushrooms1/3cupchoppedonion1garlicclove,minced1tablespoonbutterormargarine1(14.5ounce)canItaliandicedtomatoes,undrained1cupcubedcookedpork1/2cupchoppedgreenpepper1/2cupchoppedsweetredpepper1teaspoonItalianseasoning1/2teaspoonsalt1pinchsugar1/2cupuncookedinstantrice

Inasaucepan,sautethemushrooms,onionandgarlicinbutteruntiltender.Stirintomatoes,pork,peppers,Italianseasoning,saltifdesiredandsugar;bringtoaboil.Stirinrice.Coverandremovefromtheheat;letstandfor5minutes.Stirbeforeserving.


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WineCookies(OriginalItalian)

3cupsall-purposeflour1teaspoonbakingpowder3tablespoonswhitesugar1cupdryredwine1/2cupvegetableoil1/3cupgranulatedsugarfordecoration


Inalargebowlcombinetheflour,bakingpowderandsugar.Addthewineandoil.Mixwithalargeforkandthenwithyourhands.

Rollsmallpiecesofdoughbetweenhandstomake"logs"thenshapeintocircles.Thecirclesshouldbenobiggerthanthe2inchesindiameter.Rollcookiesinextrasugarandplaceoncookiesheet.

Bakeat350degreesF(175degreesC)for25minutesoruntilslightlybrown.Aftercookiescooltheyshouldbehardandcrisp.


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FuzzyItalianNavel

1(1.5fluidounce)jiggergrenadinesyrup2(1.5fluidounce)jiggerspeachschnapps1cuporangejuice2fluidouncescarbonatedwater

Measuregrenadineandpeachschnappsintoaglassofice.Fillwithorangejuicetowithin1inchoftheglassrim;topwithcarbonatedwater.


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ItalianFishFillets

1mediumgreenoryellowbellpepper,julienned1smallonion,julienned1/2cupfatfreeItaliansaladdressing1/2teaspoonItalianseasoning2(14.5ounce)cansdicedtomatoes11/2poundsfreshorfrozencodfillets,thawed

Inalargenonstickskillet,cookgreenpepper,onion,saladdressingandItalianseasoningfor5minutesoruntilvegetablesaretender.Stirinthetomatoes;addfillets.Bringtoaboil.Reduceheat;coverandsimmerfor10minutesoruntilfishflakeseasilywithafork.Servewithaslottedspoon.


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ItalianEasterCookies

1/2cupbutter3/4cupwhitesugar3eggs1teaspoonvanillaextract1teaspoonalmondextract1/4cupmilk1/4cupvegetableoil33/4cupsall-purposeflour5teaspoonsbakingpowder

4cupsconfectioners'sugar1/2cupbutter,softened1teaspoonvanillaextract1teaspoonalmondextract3tablespoonsmilk3dropsredfoodcoloring(optional)

Preheatovento350degreesF(175degreesC).Greasecookiesheets.

Inalargebowl,creamtogether1/2cupbutterandwhitesugaruntillightandfluffy.Beatintheeggsoneatatime,thenstirin1teaspoonvanillaand1teaspoonalmondextract,1/4cupmilkandoil.Combinetheflourandbakingpowder,stirintothewetmixture.Rolldoughinto1inchballs.Onalightlyflouredsurface,rolltheballsoutintoropesabout5incheslong.Tieintolooseknotsandplacecookies1inchapartontothepreparedcookiesheets.

Bakefor5minutesonthebottomshelfand5minutesonthetopshelfofthepreheatedoven,untilthebottomsofthecookiesaregoldenbrown.Whencookiesarecool,dipthemintotheicing.

Tomaketheicing,creamtogethertheconfectioners'sugar,1/2cupbutter,and1teaspoonvanillaand1teaspoonalmondextracts.Beatin3tablespoonsmilk,onetablespoonatatime,thenstirinthefoodcoloringifdesired.


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ItalianHerbBreadI

2(.25ounce)packagesactivedryyeast2cupswarmwater(110degreesF/45degreesC)2tablespoonswhitesugar1/4cupoliveoil1tablespoonsalt1tablespoondriedbasil1tablespoondriedoregano1teaspoongarlicpowder1teaspoononionpowder1/2cupgratedRomanocheese6cupsbreadflour

Mixyeast,warmwater,andwhitesugartogetherinalargebowl.Setasideforfiveminutes,oruntilmixturebecomesfoamy.

Stiroliveoil,salt,herbs,garlicpowder,onionpowder,cheese,and3cupsflourintotheyeastmixture.Graduallymixinthenextthreecupsofflour.Doughwillbestiff.

Kneaddoughfor5to10minutes,oruntilitissmoothandrubbery.Placeinanoiledbowl,andturntocoverthesurfaceofthedoughwithoil.Coverwithadamplinendishtowel.Allowtoriseforonehour,oruntilthedoughhasdoubledinsize.

Punchdoughdowntoreleasealltheair.Shapeintotwoloaves.Placeloavesonagreasedcookiesheet,orintotwogreased9x5inchloafpans.Allowtoriseuntildoubledinsize,abouta30minutes.

Bakeat350degreesF(175degreesC)for35minutes.Removeloavesfrompan(s),andletcoolonwireracksforatleast15minutesbeforeslicing.


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ItalianSeasoningI

2tablespoonsdriedbasil2tablespoonsdriedoregano2tablespoonsdriedrosemary2tablespoonsdriedmarjoram2tablespoonsdriedcilantro2tablespoonsdriedthyme2tablespoonsdriedsavory2tablespoonsredpepperflakes

Inafoodprocessor,combinebasil,oregano,rosemary,marjoram,cilantro,thyme,savoryandredpepperflakes.Blendfor1minute,oruntildesiredconsistencyisachieved.


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Kathy'sItalianCookies

3/4cupbutter1/3cupwhitesugar3eggs1teaspoonvanillaextract2tablespoonsfreshorangejuice3cupsall-purposeflour1tablespoonbakingpowder21/2cupsconfectioners'sugar

Creammargarineorbutterandsugarthoroughly;addeggs,vanilla,and2tablespoonsoforangejuice.Combineflourandbakingpowderandgraduallyaddtocreamedmixture.

Kneaddoughonlightlyflouredboardforabout5minutes.Usingtablespoonfulsofdough,rollin6-inchlengths;pressendstogethertoformrings.Letstandonungreasedcookiesheetsatroomtemperaturefor15minutes.

Bake350degreesF(180degreesC)for15-17minutesoruntillightlygolden.

ToMakeIcing:Combine21/2cupsconfectioner'ssugarwithenoughorangejuicetomakeathinglaze.Dipeachhotcookieintoglaze;coolonracks.Decoratewithconfettisprinkles,ifdesired.


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Fresco'sBestItalianCheeseSandwich

1(11.25ounce)packagePepperidgeFarmTexasToastGarlic,thawed3/4poundfreshmozzarellacheese,cutinto1/2-inch-thickslices1/2cupall-purposeflour3eggs1cupplaindrybreadcrumbs1/2cupoliveoil3cupsPregoChunkyGardenTomato,Onion&GarlicItalianSauce

Preheattheovento375degreesF.Cuteachtoastinhalf.

Dividethecheeseslicesamong8toasthalves.Topwiththeremainingtoasthalves.

Placetheflour,eggsandbreadcrumbsintoseparateshallowbowls.Beattheeggswithafork.

Coatthesandwicheswiththeflour.Dipthesandwichesintotheeggs.Coatthesandwicheswiththebreadcrumbs.

Heattheoilina12-inchskilletovermediumheat.Addthesandwichesinbatchesandcookuntilthey'rewellbrownedonbothsides.Placethesandwichesontoabakingsheet.Bakefor5minutesoruntilthecheeseismelted.

Heatthesauceina1-quartsaucepanovermediumheatuntilit'shotandbubbling.Servethesandwicheswiththesaucefordipping.


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ItalianStallion

1(1ounce)envelopeinstantcocoa1cupboilingwater1fluidouncehazelnutliqueur1fluidouncecoffeeflavoredliqueur1fluidouncebrandy

Ina12ouncecoffeemug,stirtogetherinstantcocoaandboilingwater.Stirinhazelnutliqueur,coffeeliqueurandbrandy.


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ItalianTorte

1cupricottacheese3tablespoonssugar1/4cupminiaturechocolatechips1(10.75ounce)loaffrozenpoundcake,thawed

Inabowl,combinethericottacheeseandsugar;mixwell.Stirinchocolatechips.Splitcakeintothreehorizontallayers.Placebottomlayeronaservingplate;topwithhalfofthecheesemixture.Repeatlayers.Topwiththeremainingcakelayer.Coverandrefrigerateuntilserving.


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GrilledItalianZucchini

2zucchini,cutlengthwiseinto1/4inchslices1(8ounce)bottleItalian-stylesaladdressing3ouncesshreddedCheddarcheese3ouncesshreddedPepperJackcheese1/8teaspoonItalian-styleseasoning1tablespoonfreshlygratedParmesancheese

PlacezucchiniinamediumbowlwithItalian-stylesaladdressing.Cover,andmarinateintherefrigeratorapproximately6hours.

Preheatanoutdoorgrillforhighheat,andlightlyoilgrate.

Grillzucchinislicesabout2minutesperside,untilbrownedandtender.

Arrangegrilledzucchinislicesonamediumservingplatter.SprinklewithCheddarcheese,PepperJackcheeseandItalian-styleseasoning.Microwaveonhigh90seconds,oruntilcheesesaremelted.SprinklewithParmesancheese,andservehot.


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EasyItalianChicken

8chickenlegs,halved4clovesgarlic1tablespooncrushedredpepperflakes1tablespoonvegetableoilsalttotaste1/2cupwater

Inalargeskillet,brownthechickenpiecesinoilandcookforabout15minutesovermediumheat.

Crushgarlicclovesandsqueezeoverchicken.Coverskilletandcookoverlowheatfor10minuteseachside.Removecover,sprinklewithredpepperflakesandsalttotaste,addwaterandsimmeroverlowheatuntilwaterevaporatesandthechickenpiecesarestickyandyummy!


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ItalianHotTurkeySausageandBlack-EyedPeas

2tablespoonsextra-virginoliveoil1smallyellowonion,chopped2stalkscelery,thinlysliced3clovesgarlic,minced2teaspoonsdriedoregano6hotItalianturkeysausagelinks,skinnedandcoarselychopped1(14.5ounce)canno-salt-addeddicedtomatoes1(15ounce)canblack-eyedpeas,rinsedanddrained2(14ounce)canscannedlow-sodiumchickenbroth8ounceswholewheatthinspaghetti,brokeninto3-inchpieces1/4cupgratedParmesancheese

Heattheoliveoilinalargeskilletovermediumheat;cookandstirtheonionandceleryinthehotoiluntilsoftened,about3minutes.Stirinthegarlicandoregano,letcookfor1moreminute.Pushthecookedingredientstothesidesofthepan.Cooksausagemeatinthecenterofthepanuntilnolongerpink,about5minutes.

Stirinthetomatoes,black-eyedpeas,andchickenbroth.Covertheskilletandreduceheattomedium-low.Letthemixturesimmeruntilthevegetablesaretenderandthemeatisthoroughlycooked,stirringoccasionally,18to20minutes.Mixinthebrokenspaghettiandletthemixturecookuntilthepastaistender,6to8minutes.LadleintoaheatedservingbowlandsprinklewithParmesancheese.


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ItalianFigCookiesII

21/2cupsall-purposeflour1/3cupwhitesugar1/4teaspoonbakingpowder1/2cupshortening2tablespoonsbutter1/2cupmilk1egg,beaten

11/2cupsdriedfigs3/4cupgoldenraisins1/4cupsliveredalmonds1/4cupwhitesugar1/4cuphotwater1/4teaspoongroundcinnamon1pinchgroundblackpepper

Inalargemixingbowl,combineflour,1/3cupsugarandbakingpowder.Cutinshorteningandbutteruntilmixtureresemblessmallpeas.Stirinthemilkandegguntilthedoughcomestogether.Dividedoughintotwopieces,wrapandrefrigerateforabout2hoursoruntileasytohandle.

Inafoodprocessororblender,grindthefigs,raisinsandalmondsuntiltheyarecoarselychopped.Inamediumbowl,stirtogetherthe1/4cupofsugar,hotwater,cinnamonandpepper.Stirinthefruitmixture,coverandsetasideuntilthedoughisready.


Onalightlyflouredsurface,rolleachpieceofthedoughouttoa12inchsquare.Cuteachpieceinto123x4inchrectangles.Usingaheapingtablespoonoffillingforeachrectangle,spreadfillingalongoneoftheshortsidesoftherectangle.Rollupfromthatside.Placerolls,seamsidedown,onanungreasedcookiesheet.Curveeachrollslightly.Snipouteredgeofthecurvethreetimes.

Bakefor20to25minutesinthepreheatedoven,untilgoldenbrown.Glazewithyourfavoriteconfectioners'glaze.


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ItalianChickenandPeppersforaCrowd

3tablespoonsvegetableoil4poundsskinless,bonelesschickenbreasts,cutinto1-inchcubes4mediumgreenpeppers,cutintostrips4mediumonions,chopped4clovesgarlic,minced71/2cupsPregoFreshMushroomItalianSauceHotcookedspaghetti

Heatoilinsaucepot.Addchickenandcookuntilbrownedanddone,stirringoften.

Addpeppers,onionsandgarlicandcookuntiltender.Addpastasauceandheatthrough.Serveoverspaghetti.


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ItalianWeddingCookiesIII

11/2cupsunsaltedbutter3/4cupconfectioners'sugar3/4teaspoonsalt11/2cupsfinelygroundalmonds41/2teaspoonsvanillaextract3cupssiftedall-purposeflour1/3cupconfectioners'sugarforrolling


Creambutterormargarineinabowl,graduallyaddconfectioners'sugarandsalt.Beatuntillightandfluffy.Addalmondsandvanilla.Blendinflourgraduallyandmixwell.

Shapeintoballs(orcrescents)usingabout1teaspoonforeachcookie.Placeonungreasedcookiesheets,andbakefor15-20min.Donotbrown.Coolslightly,thenrollintheextraconfectioners'sugar.


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Italian-ToppedGarlicBread

1(1pound)packageBobEvansItalianSausageRoll1(1pound)loafcrustyItalianbread1/2cupbutter,melted2teaspoonsmincedgarlic2cupsshreddedmozzarellacheese2cupsdicedtomatoes8ouncesfreshmushrooms,sliced3tablespoonsgratedParmesancheese

Preheatovento325degreesF.Crumbleandcooksausageinmediumskilletuntilbrowned.Drainoffanydrippings.Cutbreadinto1inchslices.Combinebutterandgarlicinsmallbowl;brushbreadsliceswithmixture.Arrangeonungreasedbakingsheet.Combinemozzarellacheese,tomatoes,mushrooms,Parmesancheeseandsausage;spreadonbreadslices.Bake10-12minutesoruntilcheeseismeltedandgoldenbrown.Servewarm.Refrigerateleftovers.


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BakedRigatoniwithItalianSausageandFennel

1poundhotItaliansausagelinks1(16ounce)packagerigatonipasta1(24ounce)jarmarinarasauce1bulbfennel,trimmedandthinlysliced1roastedredbellpepper,chopped1/2yellowonion,chopped1/4cupchoppedfreshbasilleaves2clovesgarlic,mincedsaltandpeppertotaste1cupshreddedmozzarellacheese1/2cupgratedParmesancheese1/2cupgratedAsiagocheese

Preheattheovento350degreesF(175degreesC).Bringalargepotoflightlysaltedwatertoaboil.Addpastaandcookuntilalmosttender,about10minutes.

Frythesausagesinalargeskilletovermediumheat,turningfrequentlyuntilcookedthrough,about15minutes.Removefromtheskillet,coolslightlyandsliceintorounds.Addthegarlic,fennelandoniontotheskilletandseasonwithsaltandpepper.Cookandstirforabout5minutes,thenaddtheroastedredpeppers,basil,slicedsausageandpastasauce.Heatthroughoverlowheatuntilwarmed.

Combinethepastawiththesauceandvegetablesina9x13inchbakingdish.Spreadthemozzarella,ParmesanandAsiagocheesesoverthetop.Garnishwithafewfennelleavesleftfromthebulb.Coverwithaluminumfoil.

Bakefor30minutesinthepreheatedoven,thenremovethealuminumfoil.Settheoventobroil,andcookforanother5minutesoruntilcheeseisbrowned.


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ItalianFreshPurpleGrapeCake

2eggs2/3cupwhitesugar4tablespoonsunsaltedbutter,melted1/4cupextravirginoliveoil1/3cupmilk1/2teaspoonvanillaextract11/2cupsall-purposeflour3/4teaspoonbakingpowder1pinchsalt2tablespoonsgratedlemonzest2tablespoonsgratedorangezest10ouncessmallpurplegrapes

Preheattheovento350degreesF(175degreesC).Generouslybutterandflourthe9inchspringformcakepan,tappingoutanyexcessflour.Setaside.

Inthebowlofanelectricmixerfittedwithawhisk,beattheeggsandsugaruntilthickandlemon-colored,about3minutes.Addthebutter,oil,milkandvanillaextract,andmixuntilblended.

Sifttheflour,bakingpowderandsaltintoalargebowl.Addthelemonzestandorangezest,andtosstocoatthezestwithflour.

Spoontheflourmixtureintothebowlofbatterandstirwithawoodenspoonuntilthoroughlyblended.Scrapedownthesidesofthebowlandmixoncemore.Setasidefor10minutestoallowtheflourtoabsorbtheliquids.

Stirinabout3/4ofthegrapesintothebatter.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedcakepanandsmoothoutthetopwithaspatula.

Placethepaninthecenteroftheovenat350degreesF(175degreesC).Bakefor15minutes,thensprinklethetopofthecakewiththeremaininggrapes.Bakeforabout40minutesmore,untilthetopisadeepgoldenbrownandthecakefeelsquitefirmwhenpressedwithafingertip.

Removefromovenandcoolonawirerack.After10minutes,runaknifealongthesidesofthepan.Releaseandremovethesideofthespringformpan,leavingthecakeonthepanbase.Serveatroomtemperature,cutintothinwedges.


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ItalianPestoPizza

1(10ounce)containerrefrigeratedpizzacrust1/2cuppesto6ouncesmarinatedfreshmozzarellacheese,sliced1/2cupprosciutto1/4cupchoppedfreshparsley3tablespoonschoppedfreshbasil3tablespoonsgratedParmesancheese


Rolloutpizzadoughasdirectedonpackage.Spreadthepestoevenlyonthecrust.Arrangemozzarellaslicesoverthepesto;scatterprosciuttooverthemozzarella.Sprinklepizzawiththefreshparsley,freshbasil,andgratedParmesan.

Bakeinpreheatedoven,untilcrustisbrownedandpizzaishotandbubbly,about10minutes.


50

ItalianStuffedZucchini

1zucchini2tablespoonsItalian-styledriedbreadcrumbs2tablespoonsgratedParmesancheese2/3cupfrozenburger-stylecrumbles1/2cupspaghettisauce1/4cupshreddedmozzarellacheese


Sliceeachzucchiniinhalflengthwise.Hollowoutthezucchini.Placethescrapedoutzucchiniintoamediumbowl.Combinezucchini,breadcrumbs,Parmesancheese,burger-stylecrumblesandpastasauce.Mixwell.

Placemixtureintohollowedoutzucchini.Arrangezucchiniinabakingdish,sprinklewithmozzarellacheese;bakefor40minutes.


51

ItalianStyleMeatloafII

1carrot,grated1/2onion,chopped2clovesgarlic,minced1/2cupchoppedfreshparsley2poundsgroundbeef1/2cupketchup2eggs11/2cupsfreshbreadcrumbs1cuptomatosauce1teaspoonwhitesugar


Inamediumsaucepanovermediumhighheat,sautethecarrotandonionfor2minutes,oruntilonionistransparent.Addgarlicandsautefor2moreminutes.Removefromheatandletcool.

Inalargebowl,combinetheparsley,beef,ketchup,1/2cuptomatosauce,breadandeggs,mixingwell.Addthecarrot/onionmixtureandcontinuemixing,butdonotovermix,asthiswillmakethemeatloafdry.Transfermixturetoa9x13bakingdishandformintoaloaf.

Bakeat375degreesF(190degreesC)for30to45minutes.

Whileloafisbaking,heattheremainingtomatosauceandsugarinamediumsaucepanovermediumlowheat.Pouroverloafwhendone.


52

SlowCookerItalianBeefforSandwiches

3cupswater1teaspoonsalt1teaspoongroundblackpepper1teaspoondriedoregano1teaspoondriedbasil1teaspoononionsalt1teaspoondriedparsley1teaspoongarlicpowder1bayleaf1(.7ounce)packagedryItalian-stylesaladdressingmix1(5pound)rumproast

Combinewaterwithsalt,groundblackpepper,oregano,basil,onionsalt,parsley,garlicpowder,bayleaf,andsaladdressingmixinasaucepan.Stirwell,andbringtoaboil.

Placeroastinslowcooker,andpoursaladdressingmixtureoverthemeat.

Cover,andcookonLowfor10to12hours,oronHighfor4to5hours.Whendone,removebayleaf,andshredmeatwithafork.


53

ItalianPastaSaladII

1(12ounce)packagerotini/corkscrewpasta8eggs3cupsshreddedmozzarellacheese2tablespoonsgratedParmesancheese1greenbellpepper,chopped5greenonions,chopped2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley11/2cupsmayonnaise1/4cupredwinevinegar1teaspoondriedoregano1/2teaspoongroundblackpepper

Inalargepotofsaltedboilingwater,cookpastauntilaldente,rinseundercoldwateranddrain.

Placeeggsinasaucepanandcoverwithcoldwater.Bringwatertoaboil;cover,removefromheat,andleteggsstandinhotwaterfor10to12minutes.Removefromhotwater,cool,peelandchop.

Inalargebowl,combinethepasta,eggs,mozzarellacheese,Parmesancheese,bellpepper,greenonionsandparsley.

Preparethedressingbymixingtogetherthemayonnaise,vinegar,Italianseasoningandpepper.

Pourdressingoverpastamixtureandtosswelltocoat.Refrigerateuntilchilledandserve.


54

GrilledItalianHamburgers

3poundsleangroundbeef1poundbulksweetItaliansausage1tablespoonmincedonion1teaspoonmincedgarlic2teaspoonsItalianseasoning1tablespoonlightoliveoil1teaspoonsalt1teaspoongroundblackpepper2teaspoonsaniseseed1/4cupmeltedbutter12small(14to16inches)baguettes,split

Mixthegroundbeef,sausage,onion,garlic,Italianseasoning,oliveoil,salt,pepper,andaniseseedtogetherinabowluntilthoroughlycombined.Chillinrefrigeratoratleast1hour.Mixagainafterrefrigerating.Dividethemixtureinto12portionsandformintooblongburgerswithroundededges,approximately4incheswideand12incheslong.Theyshouldbesomewhatthin.

Preheatanoutdoorgrillformediumheat,andlightlyoilthegrate.Also,preheatanovento250degreesF(120degreesC).Lightlybrushthebutteroverthecutsidesofthebaguettes.

Cookonthepreheatedgrilluntiltheburgersarecookedthrough,7to8minutesperside.Aninstant-readthermometerinsertedintothecentershouldread160degreesF(70degreesC).About5minutesbeforethemeatisfinished,laytheopenbaguettehalvesonthegrillandbrowneachsideuntiltoasted.Placeeachburgerintothebaguette,closethebaguette,andthenwrapsnuglywithaluminumfoil.

Bakethewrappedsandwichesinthepreheatedovenfor15minutesbeforeserving.


55

PorkChopswithItalianSausage

4thickcutporkchopssaltandpeppertotaste1tablespoonoliveoil1/4poundsweetItaliansausage1onion,slivered1/4poundmushrooms,sliced1clovegarlic,minced1/4cupdryredwine1(8ounce)cantomatosauce1/2teaspoonItalianseasoning


Sprinkleporkchopswithsaltandpepper.Inalargefryingpan,brownwellinoliveoil.Removechopsfrompanandsetaside.Pouroffanddiscardallbut1tablespoonpandrippings.

Removecasingfromsausageandcrumblemeatintosamepan.Mixinonionsandmushrooms.Cook,stirringuntilonionsandsausagebrownslightly.Mixingarlic.Placeporkchopsincasseroledish,spooningsausagemixtureoverthem.Pourinwineandtomatosauce.SprinklewithItalianseasoning.

Coverwithfoilandbakefor45minutes.


56

ItalianChips

12wontonwrappers1eggwhite,beaten1/2teaspooncrumbleddriedoregano3/4cupfreshlygratedParmigiano-Reggianocheese

Preheatovento400degreesF(200degreesC).Prepareabakingsheetwithcookingspray.

Arrangethewontonwrappersonthebakingsheetinasinglelayer.Brusheachwrapperwitheggwhite;sprinklewithoreganoandParmigiano-Reggianocheese.Cuteachintotwotrianglesusingapizzacutter.

Bakeinthepreheatedovenuntiltheedgesarebrown,6to7minutes.Transfertoacoolingracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainerupto2days.


57

ItalianHornCookies

1cupcoldbutter(nosubstitutes)4cupsall-purposeflour2cupsvanillaicecream,softened1(12.5ounce)cancherryfilling*

Inalargebowl,cutbutterintoflouruntilmixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Stirinicecream.Divideintofourportions.Coverandrefrigeratefor2hours.

Onalightlyflouredsurface,rolleachportionto1/8-in.thickness.Withaflutedpastrycutter,cutinto2-in.squares.Placeabout1/2teaspoonfillinginthecenterofeachsquare.Overlaptwooppositecornersofdoughoverthefillingandseal.Sprinklelightlywithsugar.Placeonungreasedbakingsheets.

Bakeat350degreesfor10-12minutesoruntilbottomsarelightbrown.Coolonwireracks.


58

TunaItaliano

3tablespoonsoliveoil1clovegarlic,sliced1whiteonion,diced1cupwater2(6ounce)canstunainoliveoil1(6ounce)canpittedblackolives,drainedandchopped1(15ounce)cangarbanzobeans,drainedandrinsed1/2teaspoongarlicsalt1/2teaspoongroundblackpepper1poundpennepasta1/4cupgratedRomanocheese

Inalargesaucepan,heatoliveoilovermediumheat.Sautegarlicinoiluntilgolden.Stirinonionandwaterandcookuntilonionissoft.Stirinthetunawithitsoil,olives,beans,garlicsaltandpepper.Cover,reduceheattomedium-low,andsimmerwhilepastaiscooking.

Bringalargepotoflightlysaltedwatertoaboil.Addpastaandcookfor8to10minutesoruntilaldente;drain.Tosspastawithtunamixture,topwithRomanoandserve.


59

ItalianHalibutChowder

21/2poundshalibutsteaks,cubed1redbellpepper,chopped1onion,chopped3stalkscelery,chopped3clovesgarlic,minced1/4cupoliveoil1cuptomatojuice1/2cupapplejuice2(16ounce)canswholepeeledtomatoes,mashed2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley1/2teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoondriedbasil1/8teaspoondriedthyme1/8teaspoongroundblackpepper

Sautethepeppers,celery,onion,andgarlicinoiluntiltender.Addthetomatojuiceorwater,applejuice,mashedtomatoes,andherbs.Simmerfor30minutes.

Addhalibutpiecestothesoup.Cookuntilhalibutisdone,about30minutes.Saltandpeppertotaste.


60

Italian-StyleChicken

1tablespoonvegetableoil6skinless,bonelesschickenbreasthalves1(10.75ounce)canCampbell'sCondensedCreamofMushroomSoup(Regularor98%FatFree)1/3cupwater1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley1tablespoonchoppedfreshbasilleaves1/2cupchoppedplumtomato1tablespoonbutter

Heattheoilina10-inchskilletovermedium-highheat.Addthechickenandcookfor10minutesoruntilwellbrownedonbothsides.Removethechickenfromtheskillet.

Stirthesoup,water,parsley,basilandtomatoesintheskilletandheattoaboil.Returnthechickentotheskillet.Reducetheheattolow.Coverandcookfor5minutesoruntilthechickeniscookedthrough.

Removethechickenfromtheskillet.Addthebuttertotheskilletandstiruntilthebutterismelted.Servethesaucewiththechicken.


61

ItalianBreadSalad

1(14ounce)packagepre-bakedItalianbreadshellcrust,cubed11/2cupsdicedfreshtomatoes1/2cupthinlyslicedfreshbasil1/2cupItaliansaladdressing,divided7cupsready-to-servesaladgreens1smallgreenpepper,julienned1cupslicedpepperonisausage1cupshreddedmozzarellacheese1/2cupgratedParmesancheese1/2cupslicedripeolives

Inalargesaladbowl,combinebreadcubes,tomatoes,basiland1/4cupsaladdressing;letstandfor5minutes.Addthesaladgreens,greenpepper,pepperoni,mozzarellacheese,Parmesancheeseandolives.Drizzlewithremainingsaladdressing;tosstocoat.Servewithaslottedspoon.


62

ItalianRice

2garliccloves,minced2teaspoonsoliveorcanolaoil8cupsfreshspinach,chopped1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar1/2teaspoonsalt1/8teaspoonpepper2cupshotcookedrice1/2cupchoppedroastedsweetredpeppers

Inalargenonstickskillet,sautegarlicinoilfor1minute.Stirinspinach.Coverandcookfor3-4minutesoruntiltender;drainwell.Addthevinegar,saltandpepper.Stirinthericeandredpeppersuntilcombined.Cookandstiruntilheatedthrough.


63

ItalianBurgers

1mediumonion,chopped1/4cupItaliansaladdressing1poundgroundbeef4hamburgerbuns,split

Inabowl,combineonionandsaladdressing.crumblebeefovermixtureandmixwell.Shapeintofourpatties.Broil,grillorpan-fryuntilnolongerpink.Serveonbuns.


64

CampDavidSpaghettiwithItalianSausage

2Italiansausagelinks,casingsremoved1poundleangroundbeef1tablespoonoliveoil1yellowonion,chopped2clovesgarlic,chopped1(16ounce)canwholepeeledtomatoeswithjuice1(15ounce)cantomatosauce1teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoongroundblackpepper1teaspoondriedbasil1/4cupchoppedfreshoregano1bayleaf1(16ounce)packageuncookedspaghetti1/2cupgratedParmesancheese

Slicethesausageslengthwise,leavingthemattachedalongoneside.Spreadthemoutflatinalargeskillet.Cookovermediumheatfor15minutes,turningonce,untilthesausagesarebrownedandcookedthrough.Removefromskilletandsetaside.

Placethegroundbeef,oliveoil,onion,andgarlicintheskillet,andcookandstirovermediumheatforabout10minutes,untiltheonionistranslucentandthebeefisbrownedandcrumbly.Drainallbut2tablespoonsoffat.Stirinthetomatoes,tomatosauce,salt,pepper,basil,oregano,andbayleaf.Simmeruncoveredoverlowheatfor1hour,stirringoccasionally,untiltheflavorshaveblended.Removethebayleaf.

Preheattheovento350degreesF(175degreesC).Bringalargepotoflightlysaltedwatertoaboil,dropinthepasta,andcookfor8to10minutes,stirringoccasionally,untiltender.Drainthepasta,andmixitintothesauce.

Placeservingsofhotpastawithsauceonoven-safeplates,placeacooked,openedsausageovereachserving,andsprinklewithParmesancheese.Placeplatesinthepreheatedovenfor5to10minutes,untilthecheesehasmeltedandbeguntobrown.


65

StuffedPeppersItalianStyle

4greenbellpeppers,halvedandseeded1(1pound)loafstaleItalianbread,crumbled1tablespoonoliveoil1smallonion,chopped2clovesgarlic,minced1(2ounce)cananchovyfillets,chopped8pittedgreenolives,chopped2tablespoonsextravirginoliveoil1/2teaspoongroundblackpepper1/2teaspooncrushedredpepperflakes1(15ounce)cantomatosauce

Preheatovento350degreesF(175degreesC).Placepeppersinagreasedbakingdish;setaside.Placecrumbledbreadinalargebowl,andsprinklewith1/2cupwater;setaside.

Heatoilinalargeheavyskilletoverlowheat.Sauteonionuntiltranslucent,thenstiringarlic.Letgarliccookfor2minutes,thenstirintobread.Addanchovies,olives,oliveoil,blackpepperandredpepper.Mixuntilwellblended.Moundpepperhalveswithstuffing.Surroundpepperswithtomatosauceandasmallamountofwater.Coverwithfoil.

Bakeinpreheatedovenfor45to60minutes,oruntilpeppersaretender.Uncoverforthelast15minutesofbaking,andbasteoccasionallywithsauce.


66

Marilyn'sGreenBeansItaliano

11/2poundsfreshgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces1/4cupbutter1/2cupItalian-seasonedbreadcrumbs1/4cupgratedParmesancheesesaltandpeppertotaste11/2teaspoonschoppedfreshparsley

Placethegreenbeansinasaucepanwithalidandpourenoughwateroverthebeanstocover;bringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolowandcover;simmeruntilthebeansaretenderbutstillcrisp,about10minutes.Drain.Spreadthebeansontopapertowelstodry.

Meltthebutterinalargeskilletovermedium-lowheat;stirthebreadcrumbsandParmesancheeseintothemeltedbutter.Reduceheattolow;addthebeansandcookandstiruntilthebeansareheatedthroughandthecrumbsarebeginningtobrown,about3minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Sprinkletheparsleyoverthemixturetoserve.


67

Arangini(ItalianRiceBalls)

33/4cupswater11/3cupsuncookedbrownrice2clovesgarlic1bayleaf1/4teaspoonsalt4ouncesthinlyslicedprosciutto,chopped4ouncesmozzarellacheese,diced1/4cupchoppedfreshbasil3teaspoonsextravirginoliveoil,divided5eggwhites,divided3tablespoonsfreshlygratedParmesancheese1cupdrybreadcrumbs3cupsvegetableoilforfrying

Bringwatertoaboilinasaucepan.Stirintherice,andaddthegarlic,bayleafandsalt.Returntoaboil,reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmerfor30minutes,oruntilriceistender.Removefromheat,discardgarlicandbayleaf,andallowtocool.

Inamediumbowl,combinetheprosciutto,mozzarellacheese,andbasil.Pour2teaspoonsoftheoliveoilover,andtosstocoat.

Stir3eggwhitesandtheParmesancheeseintothericeuntilwellblended.Stirtheresultingricemixtureintothemozzarellaandbasilmixtureuntilingredientsareevenlydistributed.

Heat2inchesofoilinadeep-fryerto350degreesF(175degreesC).Placebreadcrumbsinoneshallowbowl,andwhisktogether2remainingeggwhitesand1teaspoonofoliveoilinanothershallowbowl.

Wethands,andshapethericemixtureinto24balls.Dipeachballintheeggwhites,thencoatwithbreadcrumbs.Deepfrythericeballsafewatatimeuntilgoldenbrown,about30secondsperbatch.Drainonpapertowels,andservehot.


68

MeatloafwithItalianSausage

11/4poundsgroundbeef4(4ounce)linksItaliansausage,casingsremoved1egg,beaten1smallgreenbellpepper,chopped1onion,chopped1/2cupdryhotwheatcereal1/2cupmilk1dashWorcestershiresaucesaltandpeppertotaste


Chopsausagefinely.Inalargebowlcombinebeef,sausage,eggbeat,bellpepper,onion,cereal,milk,Worcestershiresauce,saltandpepper.Mixtogetherandpressintoaloafpan.

Bakeinthepreheatedovenfor1hour,oruntilcookedthrough.Draingreasefromloafpanperiodicallyduringbaking.Letstand10minutesbeforeserving.


69

ItalianSausageDelight!

6(3.5ounce)linkshotItaliansausage1largeonion,chopped1redbellpeppers,seededanddiced1greenbellpepper,seededanddiced1(4ounce)canmushrooms,drained1(16ounce)packagepennepasta1/2cupItaliansaladdressing1/4cupgratedParmesancheesefortopping

Bringalargepotofwatertoaboil.Addpennepasta,andcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Drain.

PlacetheItaliansausagelinksinasmallskilletovermediumheat.Cook,turningoccasionallyuntilfirmandcookedthrough.

Inaseparatelargerskillet,combinetheredandgreenbellpeppers,mushrooms,andItaliandressing.Cookandstiruntilthevegetablesaretender,about5minutes.SlicetheItaliansausagesintorounds,andstirintothevegetables.Continuetocookandstirforanother5minutes.

Toserve,placeservingsofpastaontoplates.Topwiththesausageandvegetablemixture.SprinkleliberallywithParmesancheese.


70

ItalianStew

1poundbulkItaliansausage1mediumonion,chopped1/2cupchoppedcelery2mediumcarrots,sliced1/8inchthick1/4teaspoonItalianseasoning1/4teaspoondriedbasil1/4teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoonpepper2cupswater1(14.5ounce)canItalianstewedtomatoes1(10.75ounce)cancondensedtomatosoup,undiluted3/4cupuncookedinstantrice

Inaskillet,cookthesausageuntilnolongerpink;drain.Addonion,celery,carrots,Italianseasoning,basil,saltandpepper.Cookandstirovermediumheatfor5minutesoruntilthevegetablesarecrisp-tender.Stirinthewater,tomatoesandsoup;bringtoaboil.Reduceheat;coverandsimmerfor30minutesoruntilvegetablesaretender.Stirintherice;coverandcookfor10minutesoruntiltender.


71

Campbell'sItalianMarinatedChicken

13/4cupsSwansonChickenBroth(regular,NaturalGoodnessorCertifiedOrganic)1tablespooncanneddicedtomatoes,drained1teaspoongratedParmesancheese1/2teaspoonItalianseasoning,crushed1/4teaspoongarlicpowder6skinless,bonelesschickenbreasts

Mixbroth,tomatoes,cheese,Italianseasoningandgarlicpowderinashallownonmetallicdish.Addchickenandturntocoat.Coverandrefrigeratefor30min.Removechickenfrombrothmixture.

Grillorbroilchickenfor15min.oruntildone,turningandbrushingoftenwithbrothmixture.Discardremainingbrothmixture.


72

ItalianSpinachSalad

1(6ounce)packagefreshbabyspinach1greenonion,thinlysliced1hard-cookedegg,chopped3baconstrips,cookedandcrumbled3tablespoonsItaliansaladdressing2tablespoonsshreddedParmesancheese

Inalargesaladbowl,tossspinach,onion,eggandbacon.Inamicrowave-safebowl,heatsaladdressingonhighfor30-45secondsoruntilwarm.Pouroverthesaladandtosstocoat.SprinklewithParmesancheese.Serveimmediately.


73

ItalianCheeseBalls

1poundricottacheese1(8ounce)packagecreamcheese1/4cupall-purposeflour1/2teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoonvanillaextract2teaspoonsgratedlemonzest2eggs,beaten4eggwhites3/4cupwhitesugar

Preheattheovento300degreesF(150degreesC).

Inamediumbowl,mixtogetherthericottacheese,creamcheese,flour,salt,vanilla,lemonzestandeggs.Inaseparatebowl,whisktogethertheeggwhitesandsugar.Pourintothecheesemixture,andmixuntilwellblended.Rollintoballsaboutthesizeofagolfball,andplaceinaglassbakingdish.

Bakefor45minutesinthepreheatedoven,oruntilgoldenbrownontop.


74

ItalianBreadBowls

2(.25ounce)packagesactivedryyeast21/2cupswarmwater(110degreesF/45degreesC)2teaspoonssalt2tablespoonsvegetableoil7cupsall-purposeflour

1tablespooncornmeal1eggwhite1tablespoonwater

Inalargebowl,dissolveyeastinwarmwater.Letstanduntilcreamy,about10minutes.

Addsalt,oiland4cupsflourtotheyeastmixture;beatwell.Stirintheremainingflour,1/2cupatatime,beatingwellwithanelectricmixeratmediumspeedaftereachaddition.

Whenthedoughhaspulledtogether,turnitoutontoalightlyflouredsurfaceandkneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about6minutes.Lightlyoilalargebowl,placethedoughinthebowlandturntocoatwithoil.Coverwithadampclothandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinvolume,about40minutes.

Punchdoughdown,anddivideinto8equalportions.Shapeeachportionintoa4inchroundloaf.Placeloavesonlightlygreasedbakingsheetssprinkledwithcornmeal.Coverandletriseinawarmplace,freefromdrafts,untildoubledinbulk,about35minutes.

Preheatovento400degreesF(200degreesC).Inasmallbowl,beattogethereggwhiteand1tablespoonwater;lightlybrushtheloaveswithhalfofthiseggwash.

Bakeinpreheatedovenfor15minutes.Brushwithremainingeggmixture,andbake10to15moreminutesoruntilgolden.Coolonwireracks.

Tomakebowls:Cuta1/2inchthickslicefromtopofeachloaf;scoopoutcenters,leaving3/4-inch-thickshells.Fillbreadbowlswithhotsoupandserveimmediately.


75

ItalianRestaurant-StyleSaladDressingII

1/2cupmayonnaise1/3cupwhitewinevinegar1teaspoonvegetableoil2tablespoonscornsyrup2tablespoonsgratedParmesancheese2tablespoonsgratedRomanocheese1clovegarlic,minced1/2teaspoonItalian-styleseasoning1/2teaspoondriedparsley1tablespoonlemonjuice

Inablender,combinethemayonnaise,vinegar,oil,cornsyrup,Parmesancheese,Romanocheese,garlic,Italianseasoning,parsleyandlemonjuice.Blenduntilsmooth.Coverandrefrigerateuntilchilled.


76

ItalianStylePorkChops

3cupscrushedsaltinecrackers2cupsgratedParmesancheese1tablespoonItalian-styleseasoning1/4teaspoongarlicpowder1cupbutter,melted6porkchops


Inamediumbowl,combinethecrushedsaltines,Parmesancheese,Italian-styleseasoningandgarlicpowderandmixtogetherwell.

Dipthechopsinthemeltedbutterandthendredgeeachchopinthecrackermixture,coatingallsidesthoroughly.Placethechopsina9x13inchbakingdish.

Bakeat425degreesF(220degreesC)for30to40minutes,oruntilinternalporktemperaturereaches160degreesF(70degreesC).


77

ItalianPeas

2tablespoonsoliveoil1onion,chopped2clovesgarlic,minced16ouncesfrozengreenpeas1tablespoonchickenstocksaltandpeppertotaste

Heatoliveoilinaskilletovermediumheat.Stirinonionandgarlic;cookabout5minutes.Addfrozenpeas,andstirinstock.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Cover,andcookuntilthepeasaretender,about10minutes.


78

ItalianPinwheelRolls

1(.25ounce)packageactivedryyeast1cupwarmwater(110degreesto115degrees)11/2teaspoonssugar11/2teaspoonsbutter,softened1teaspoonsalt21/4cupsbreadflourFILLING:2tablespoonsbutter,melted1/4cupgratedParmesancheese2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley6garliccloves,minced1teaspoondriedoregano

Inalargemixingbowl,dissolveyeastinwarmwater.Addthesugar,butter,saltand1cupflour;beatuntilsmooth.Stirinenoughremainingflourtoformasoftdough.

Turnontoaflouredsurface;kneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about6-8minutes.Placeinabowlcoatedwithnonstickcookingspray,turningoncetocoattop.Coverandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubled,about1hour.

Punchdoughdown.Turnontoalightlyflouredsurface.Rollintoa12-in.x10-in.rectangle.Brushwithmeltedbutter;sprinkleParmesancheese,parsley,garlicandoreganotowithin1/2in.ofedges.Rollupjelly-rollstyle,startingwithalongside;pinchseamtoseal.Cutinto12rolls.

Placerollscutsideupina13-in.x9-in.x2-in.bakingpancoatedwithnonstickcookingspray.Coverandletriseuntildoubled,about30minutes.Bakeat350degreesFfor25-30minutesoruntilgoldenbrown.Removefrompantoawirerack.


79

ItalianCucumberSandwiches

1cupmayonnaise1(.7ounce)packagedryItalian-stylesaladdressingmix1(1pound)loafcocktailryebread1cucumber,peeledandthinlysliced

Inamediumbowl,thoroughlymixmayonnaiseanddryItalian-stylesaladdressingmix.

Arrangethecocktailryebreadslicesinasinglelayeronaservingplatter.

Placemayonnaisemixtureinapastrybagandsqueezeanapproximately1inchdollopofthemixtureontoeachcocktailryebreadslice.

Topeachcocktailryebreadslicewithacucumberslice.


80

ItalianEggplantSalad

6eggplants1clovegarlic,crushed3tablespoonsoliveoil1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar2tablespoonswhitesugar1teaspoondriedparsley1teaspoondriedoregano1/4teaspoondriedbasilsaltandpeppertotaste

Preheattheovento350degreesF(175degreesC).Punctureeggplantswithafork,andplaceonabakingsheet.Bakefor11/2hours,oruntilsoft,turningoccasionally.Cool,thenpeelanddice.

Inalargebowl,stirtogetherthegarlic,oliveoil,vinegar,sugar,parsley,oregano,basil,saltandpepper.Addthedicedeggplant,andstirtocoat.Refrigerateforatleast2hoursbeforeservingtomarinate.


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ItalianBreadUsingaBreadMachine

4cupsunbleachedall-purposeflour1tablespoonlightbrownsugar11/3cupswarmwater(110degreesF/45degreesC)11/2teaspoonssalt11/2teaspoonsoliveoil1(.25ounce)packageactivedryyeast

1egg1tablespoonwater2tablespoonscornmeal

Placeflour,brownsugar,warmwater,salt,oliveoilandyeastinthepanofthebreadmachineintheorderrecommendedbythemanufacturer.Selectdoughcycle;pressStart.

Deflatethedoughandturnitoutontoalightlyflouredsurface.Formdoughintotwoloaves.Placetheloavesseamsidedownonacuttingboardgenerouslysprinkledwithcornmeal.Covertheloaveswithadampclothandletrise,untildoubledinvolumeabout40minutes.Meanwhile,preheatovento375degreesF(190degreesC).

Inasmallbowl,beattogethereggand1tablespoonwater.Brushtherisenloaveswitheggmixture.Makeasinglelong,quickcutdownthecenteroftheloaveswithasharpknife.Gentlyshakethecuttingboardtomakesurethattheloavesarenotsticking.Iftheystick,useaspatulaorpastryknifetoloosen.Slidetheloavesontoabakingsheetwithonequickbutcarefulmotion.

Bakeinpreheatedovenfor30to35minutes,oruntilloavessoundhollowwhentappedonthebottom.


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MushroomChickenItaliano

4(4ounce)bonelessskinlesschickenbreasthalves1tablespoonvegetableoil3/4cupcreamyItaliansaladdressing1/4cupwhitewineorchickenbroth11/2cupsslicedfreshmushroomsHotcookedrice

Inalargeskillet,brownchickeninoilonallsides.Inabowl,combinethesaladdressing,wineorbrothandmushrooms;pouroverchicken.Coverandsimmerfor15-20minutesoruntilchickenjuicesrunclear.Serveoverrice.


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SlowCookerItalianSausageSubs

1(19ounce)packageBobEvansItalianSausage1redpepper,sliced1greenpepper,sliced1smallonion,sliced1(26ounce)jartomatopastasauce5subbuns5slicesprovolonecheese

Innonstickskilletovermediumheat,cooksausageuntilbrown.Placeinslowcooker.Addpeppersandonion.Topwithpastasauce.Coverandcookonlow4to6hoursuntilsausageisfullycooked.Placesausageinbuns;topwithpeppers,onions,pastasauceandcheese.


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ItalianButtercream

11/4cupswhitesugar2/3cupcornsyrup2/3cupwater5eggwhites11/3cupsunsaltedbutter,chilledandcubed22/3cupsshortening2teaspoonsvanillaextract

Inasaucepan,combinethesugar,cornsyrupandwater.Bringtoaboilovermedium-highheat,stirringjustenoughtodissolvethesugar.Heattobetween223and234degreesF(106to112degreesC),oruntilasmallamountofsyrupdrippedfromaspoonformsasoftthread.Itshouldtake1or2minutes.

Whenthesugarmixturehasreachedthethreadstage,removeitfromtheheatandsetaside.Whiptheeggwhitesinalargebowlwithanelectricmixer.Whenthewhitescanholdastiffpeak,pourinthesugarsyrupinathinstreamwhilecontinuingtowhipatmediumspeed.Becarefulnottopourtooquickly,oritwillallendupatthebottomofthebowl.Whenthesyrupisincorporated,continuetomixfor10moreminutestoallowittocool.Theeggwhiteswillbefluffyandglossy.

Addpiecesofcoldbutteroneatatimetotheeggwhitesandcontinuetowhipatmediumorlowspeed.Thendothesamewiththeshortening.Thebuttercreamwillbreakdownandlookcurdled,butkeepmixinganditwillcomebacktogetherinabout10minutes.Whenitcomesbackaround,mixinthevanilla.Storeatroomtemperatureforupto2days,orintherefrigeratorforupto1week.

Touseafterithasbeenrefrigerated,allowittocometoroomtemperature,thenbeatwithamixerbeforeusing.Ifcold,heatoveradoubleboileruntilyouhaveliquidvisiblejustaroundtheedges.Beatwithamixeruntilsmoothandfluffybeforeusing.


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ItalianSpinachSausagePie

1poundbulkItaliansausage6eggs2(10ounce)packagesfrozenchoppedspinach,thawedandsqueezeddry4cupsshreddedmozzarellacheese3/4cupricottacheese1/2teaspoonsalt1/8teaspoongarlicpowder1/8teaspoonpepper1(10inch)pastryforadoublecrustpie1tablespoonwater

Inaskillet,cooksausageovermediumheatuntilnolongerpink;drain.Separateoneeggandsettheyolkaside.Inamixingbowl,beattheeggwhiteandremainingeggs.Addspinach,mozzarellacheese,ricottacheese,salt,garlicpowder,pepperandsausage;mixwell.

Linea10-in.pieplatewithbottompastry.Addfilling.Rolloutremainingpastrytofittopofpie;placeoverfilling.Trim,sealandfluteedges.Cutslitsinpastry.Ifdesired,cutouthollyleafandberryshapesfrompastryscraps;placeontopcrust.Beatwaterandremainingeggyolk;brushovertop.

Bakeat375degreesFfor50-60minutesoruntilcrustisgoldenbrownandfillingisbubbly.Letstandfor10minutesbeforecutting.


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ItalianStyleSausage

1teaspoongroundblackpepper1teaspoondriedparsley1teaspoonItalian-styleseasoning1/2teaspoongarlicpowder1/8teaspooncrushedredpepperflakes3/4teaspooncrushedaniseseeds1/2teaspoonpaprika1/2teaspoondriedmincedonion2teaspoonssalt2poundsgroundpork

Inasmallbowl,combinethegroundblackpepper,parsley,Italian-styleseasoning,garlicpowder,crushedredpepperflakes,anise,paprika,mincedonionflakesandsalt;mixwell.

Placeporkinaseparatelargebowlandaddthespicemixtoit.Mixthisthoroughlywithyourhands.

Inalargeskilletovermediumhighheat,sautetheseasonedporkfor10minutes,oruntilwellbrownedandcrumbly.


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ItalianMeatLoaf

1egg,beaten1(8ounce)cantomatosauce,divided1/2cupdrybreadcrumbs1/2cupfinelychoppedonion1/2cupfinelychoppedgreenpepper1teaspoondriedoregano,divided1teaspoonsalt1/8teaspoonpepper11/2poundsgroundbeef1/2cupshreddedmozzarellacheese2tablespoonsgratedParmesancheese

Inabowl,combinetheegg,halfofthetomatosauce,breadcrumbs,onionandgreenpepperifdesired,1/2teaspoonoforegano,saltandpepper.Addbeef;mixwell.Onalargepieceofheavy-dutyfoil,patmeatmixtureintoa14-in.x8-in.rectangle.Sprinklecheesestowithin1/2in.ofedges.Rollup,jelly-rollstyle,startingwithashortsideandpeelingfoilawaywhilerolling.Sealseamandends.Transfertoamicrowave-safe9-in.x5-in.x3-in.loafpan.Microwave,uncovered,at50%powerfor12minutes,rotatingahalfturnonce;drain.Continuecookingon50%powerfor20minutesoruntilmeatisnolongerpink,rotatingahalfturnonce.Inabowl,combinetheremainingtomatosauceandoregano.Pourovermeatloaf.Microwave,uncovered,onhighfor2minutes.Coverlooselywithfoil;letstand5minutesbeforeserving.


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SummerItalian-StyleTomatoSalad

6slicesWonderClassicWhiteSandwichBread2large,ripetomatoes2thinslicesredonion,halvedandseparatedintorings1/2cupthinlyslicedcucumber2tablespoonsmincedfreshbasil1/4cupextra-virginoliveoil3tablespoonsredwinevinegar2clovesgarlic,mincedSaltandpepper,totasteTornromaineorcrisplettuce(optional)ShreddedParmesancheese(optional)

Cutbreadinto3strips;cuteachstripintothirds,making9cubes.Arrangebreadcubesinasinglelayeronatray.Allowtostandatroomtemperatureseveralhours,orovernight,untildryandcrisp.Stircubesonceortwicetobesuretheycrispevenly.Setaside.

Cuteachtomatointowedgesabout3/4to1-inchthick.Combinetomatowedges,redonionringsandslicedcucumberinalargesaladbowl.Sprinklewithbasil.

Whisktogetheroil,vinegar,garlic,saltandpepper.Whenreadytoserve,drizzledressingmixtureoversalad.Topwithbreadcubesandtosstocombine.SpoonontosaladplateslinedwithtornromaineandgarnishwithParmesancheeseifdesired.


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TenderItalianBakedChicken

3/4cupmayonnaise1/2cupgratedParmesancheese3/4teaspoongarlicpowder3/4cupItalianseasonedbreadcrumbs4skinless,bonelesschickenbreasthalves


Inabowl,mixthemayonnaise,Parmesancheese,andgarlicpowder.Placebreadcrumbsinaseparatebowl.Dipchickenintothemayonnaisemixture,thenintothebreadcrumbstocoat.Arrangecoatedchickenonabakingsheet.

Bake20minutesinthepreheatedoven,oruntilchickenjuicesrunclearandcoatingisgoldenbrown.


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ItalianSausageFriedRice

1poundbulkItaliansausage1cupuncookedlonggrainrice1largeonion,chopped1garlicclove,minced2cupswater1teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoonhotpeppersauce1(14.5ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained1cupfrozenpeas,thawed

Inalargeskillet,cooksausageovermediumheatuntilnolongerpink;drain.Addtherice,onionandgarlic;cookandstiruntilonionistender.Stirinthewater,saltandhotpeppersauce.Bringtoaboil.Reduceheat;coverandsimmerfor18-20minutesoruntilriceistender.

Stirintomatoesandpeas;coverandcook5-10minuteslongeroruntilpeasareheatedthrough.


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ItalianStyleMeatRoll

1slicebread,cubed1egg2tablespoonswater1smallonion,chopped1celeryrib,chopped1teaspoonItalianseasoning1/2teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoonpepper2poundsleangroundbeef1(2ounce)packagesliceddriedbeef11/2cupsshreddedmozzarellacheese

Processbreadinablenderorfoodprocessoruntilfinecrumbsform;transfertoabowl.Insameblender,combinetheegg,water,onion,celery,Italianseasoning,saltandpepper;coverandprocessuntilsmooth.Stirintothebreadcrumbs.Crumblebeefovermixtureandmixwell.

Ona16-in.x12-in.pieceofwaxedpaper,shapemeatmixtureintoan11-in.x8-in.rectangle.Topwiththedriedbeefandcheesetowithin1/2in.ofedge.Rollupjelly-rollstyle,startingwithashortside;pinchtosealedges.

Placeseamsidedowninagreased11-in.x7-in.x2-in.bakingdish.Bake,uncovered,at350degreesFfor1-1/4to1-1/2hoursoruntilameatthermometerreads160degreesF.Letstandfor10minutesbeforeserving.


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ItalianBiscotti

12ouncesbutter13/4cupswhitesugar6eggs1teaspoonaniseextract2teaspoonsvanillaextract6cupsall-purposeflour1/2teaspoonsalt2teaspoonsbakingpowder8ounceschoppedalmonds


Inalargebowl,creamthebutterandsugartogether.Addeggsoneatatime;beatuntilfluffy.Stirintheaniseandvanillaextracts.Sifttogethertheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt;Addthemtotheeggmixturealongwiththechoppedalmonds.Stirwithaspoonandasthedoughcomestogether,Kneadbyhand.

Dividethedoughinto4parts.Rolleachpieceintoalogabout15incheslong.Placelogsontocookiesheets,2toasheet,thelongway.Flattenthelogsoutuntiltheyareabout3incheswidewithaslighthumpgoingdownthemiddle.Bakefor25to30minutesinthepreheatedoven,loavesshouldbefirm.Cuttheloavesintodiagonalslices1/2inchwide,placetheslicesontothecookiesheetsandreturntotheoven.Toastononeside,thenturnthemovertodotheotherside.Thiswilltakeabout7to10minutes.


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ItalianEggDough

51/2cupsall-purposeflour1/2cupmilk1/2cupwhitesugar5eggs1/2teaspoonsalt1/2teaspoonvanillaextract5teaspoonsbakingpowder1/2teaspoonlemonjuice1cupbutter11/2fluidouncesaniseflavoredliqueur1/2cupconfectioners'sugar1tablespoonmilk3dropsalmondextract21/4cupspittedprunes11/2cupsraisins1cupchoppedwalnuts1/2cupchoppedcandiedcherries2eggs

Mix1/2cupsugar,salt,bakingpowder,flourand1cupbutterormargarineandworkinlikeapiecrust.Setaside.

Beat4oftheeggswithmilk.Add1/2teaspoonoflemonjuice,andvanilla.

Makeawellwithdryingredientsandaddlemonmixture.MixinSambuccaandtheoneegg.

Makeropeswithdoughabout4incheslongandshapeintowhateveryoulike.Iusuallyshapeintospiralshape.BakeonungreasedcookiesheetBakefor15minutesat350degreesF(175degreesC).

Makeaglazewithconfectioners'sugarandflavorwiththealmondextract(oranyotherflavoringyoulike).Addenoughmilktotheconfectioners'sugartomakealoosefrosting.Trytofrostthecookieswhencool.Justdiptopsintofrostingandtwist.Sprinklecoloredcandies,ifyoulikethem,whilethecookiesarestillwetwithfrosting.

Youcanalsousethisrecipetomakefilledcookies.Forfilledcookiesyouneedtorollthedoughinto12x4inchoblongshapesandfillwithfilling.ToMakeFilling:Poachpruneswithalittlewater.Removefromheatandaddraisins,choppedwalnuts,choppedcandiedcherriesand2eggs.Mixwell.Addafewdropsofanyflavoringyoulike,Ilikelemon.

Afterthedoughisstretched,placethefillinginthemiddle,lengthwiseandrolldough.Placeoncookiesheetwithseamonthebottom.

Bakeat350degreesF(175degreesC)untilthecrustisgolden(about20-30min.)Whencoolyoucanfrostthelogsandletthefrostingdrythensliceonthebias.(Myhusbandlovestheendsofthelogs.)ENJOY!!


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ItalianCookiesIII

5cupsall-purposeflour11/2cupsconfectioners'sugar2tablespoonsbakingpowder1cupbutter3eggs1tablespoonvanillaextract1tablespoonanise

1cupconfectioners'sugar

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