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Rice Balls

Rice Balls

Ingredients:2 cups (500 ml) rice (riso superfine Arborio)4 eggs1/2 cup (125 ml) parmesan cheese1 tbsp parsley (we like parsley so we add more)pinch salt to your desired taste2 each large garlic cloves (use 3 cloves if small) Directions: This is a great appetizer to bring 

Giant Stuffed Pasta Shells

Giant Stuffed Pasta Shells

This pasta recipe takes a bit of work but if you are having a dinner party and you are wanting to WOW the crowd this Italian recipe will do just that. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs Fresh Spinach or 2 (10 oz) packages frozen chopped spinach2 

Italian Coleslaw

Italian Coleslaw

Italians love their salads and it is not unusual to have more than 5 or 6 different salads at a family meal. Often the salads are simple to prepare and have some very basic ingredients — olive oil, vinegar, garlic cloves and salt, just to name a few of the regulars. Cucumber sometimes with white onion, tomatoes with hot peppers are both crunchy and delicious and another specialty, when in season, is a dandelion salad.

Today, we are going to share a North American version of an Italian Coleslaw Recipe which we hope you enjoy.

Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup Italian Salad Dressing
1 cup Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
4 cups Shredded Cabbage (if you have on hand use 2 c purple and 2 c regular)
Sea Salt
Pepper
Carrots (optional)

Directions

Slowly stir the 1/2 cup of Italian salad dressing into the mayonnaise. Once the dressing is blended or mixed well, you can add enough of the dressing mixture over the shredded cabbage to moisten; toss lightly. Add salt and pepper to taste and Mangiare!

Pane Di Pasqua

Pane Di Pasqua

Easter in Italy does not typically involve the Easter Bunny. It is a time of celebration and with that comes FOOD.  Some of the foods your will encounter vary from region to region however some popular gifts or treats typically given at this time of