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"An unexpected delight! A good diversion from the usual desserts from The Food Network's "Everyday Italian". Literally a dessert sandwich!"

Ingredients: butter-flavored cooking spray, fresh strawberries...

"This is a simple, versatile tapenade. It is best on warm focaccia or toasted slices of baguette, spread in a very thin layer. It is also terrific on sandwiches. Spread it on the inside of the bread before you make a grilled cheese (best w/cheddar) or a fresh mozzarella and tomato sandwich. It's also a good dip for baby carrots or just about anything..."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, fresh parsley...

"Use this quick appetizer as an intro to many meals"

Ingredients: French bread, McCormick spice blends monterey style...

"Found this in Lidia Italy at Home, and it looks easy so how can it be bad with these ingredients? For a taste of it on a bruschetta grill slices of country bread. Allow for cooling time. Update - I made this again the other night and use crushed red pepper flakes instead of black pepper and I too reduced the amount of oil that I used.Also, served it..."

Ingredients: fresh Italian parsley, fresh ground black pepper...

"This is a wonderful appetizer of Sweet juicy figs stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, pine nuts, honey and the magic ingredient Amarula Cream Liqueur (Bailey 's can be used in it's place. Then lovingly wrapped in Proscuitto!"

Ingredients: cream cheese, honey, pine nuts...

"This is Rachael Ray's and it is fabulous! It is for serious garlic lovers only. Serve it at your next party and watch it disappear!"

Ingredients: coarse salt, cracked black pepper...

"A fast, tasty and healthy way to satisfy a taste for pizza or serve a fun no-cook hors d'oeuvre. Inspired by a late night pregnancy craving!"

Ingredients: dried oregano, garlic powder...

"It is fresh fig season! Tender figs and succulent pork need I say more!"

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, seasoned rice vinegar...

"This is a great beginning for an Italian dinner! This recipe makes a lot - it serves 12+."

Ingredients: grape tomatoes, genoa salami...

"There are many pesto recipes here use your favorite, store bought or try my Pesto
Also buy or use your favorite recipe for sundried tomatoes on oil or try Oven-Dried Herbed Tomatoes
Be sure they are plump and tender and not rubber.
I served with my Peppercorn Pepperoni with Cheese Bread"

Ingredients: brie cheese, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil...

Ingredients: eggs, Italian breadcrumbs...

"These are adorable. You will need 32 (4-inch) wooden skewers. From Southern Living, May 2008."

Ingredients: pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

"Wonton wraps filled with zesty bites of sausage"

Ingredients: bulk Italian sausage, marinara sauce...

"This comes courtesy of Daniel, a chef for the Cucina Cucina restaurant chain. I asked him for the recipe for their focaccia bread and these are his directions. To infuse the olive oil, just heat some oil and chopped garlic in a saucepan for about five minutes, then let cool, strain through a cheesecloth and use."

Ingredients: cornmeal, garlic-infused olive oil...