Homemade Italian—with Help

Updated October 26, 2015

Good food shared with the people you love. That’s the heart of the Italian table and the inspiration behind this easy and delizioso recipe collection.

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Assorted Crostini

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Big Sunday dinners are an Italian tradition—and authentic, crusty bread is a must. Topped with pesto and shrimp, chopped olives, feta, and more, Texas Garlic Toast can be transformed into a memorable starting point for your next family feast.

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Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms

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Texas Toast Croutons bring unexpected crunch and tasty garlic and butter flavor to this dish. And since the prep work can be done 24 hours in advance, you’ll have more time to mix, mingle and toast alla famiglia.

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Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Mushrooms

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What's more Italian than tomatoes? How about cheese—and lots of it? This recipe combines shredded Parmesan and milky ricotta with sun-dried tomatoes and Caesar croutons for the most mouth-watering mushroom filling you've ever tasted.

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Tuscan Bean Soup

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A proud Italian home always has something delicious simmering on the stove—like this savory soup filled with onions, beans, celery, carrots, bacon, and chicken stock. For a Mediterranean take on comfort food, pour over Texas Garlic Toast pieces inside a Dutch oven and bake 30 minutes.

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Tomato Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Tired of the same old chicken parmigiana? This recipe boasts similar ingredients (mozzarella, marinara) plus a few fresh additions (basil, chopped tomatoes) for a main course that’s both soothingly familiar and strikingly welcome.

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Holiday Sausage Stuffing

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From Sunday marinara to meatballs, sausage is the secret ingredient in many an Italian dish. But it’s the front-and-center star of this stuffing recipe, which will have friends and family wishing every week were Thanksgiving.

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Apple Onion Pizza

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There's something almost artisanal about this flavorful Sicilian-style pie featuring creamy Brie cheese, savory onions, tart apples, chopped walnuts, and more. Save it for a romantic dinner, paired with a glass of Pinot Noir—enjoyed preferably in front of a roaring fire.

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