Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Pizza Bites

A fun and easy appetizer to serve during the holiday season. These bite-sized pizzas are perfect for parties or as a snack while watching a Christmas movie.

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Puff Pastry Pesto Christmas Trees

A cute and delicious appetizer shaped as Christmas Tree. They're crunchy and flavorful, with cream cheese, Pesto and cheese.

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Christmas Tree Pizza with Spinach Crust

If you’re looking for a festive and delicious recipe to brighten up your holiday celebrations, this Christmas Tree Pizza with a soft spinach crust is the perfect choice.

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Smoked Salmon Canapès

A delicious and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for any gathering. With slices of rich, smoky salmon on top of creamy herby cream cheese with a base of soft white bread.

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Ham Mousse Vol-Au-Vent

This Ham Mousse Vol-Au-Vent recipe is a light and flavorful classic Italian appetizer. It's a delicious crowd-pleaser, combining creamy, savory mousse with a crisp pastry shell for the perfect bite.

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Smoked Salmon and Avocado Tartare

A quick and easy appetizer with layers of mashed avocado, smoked salmon tartare, and cream cheese with chives. Add a zing with lemon zest. A perfect start of a meal for an informal or even formal dinner.

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​Classic Tuscan Lasagna

This is the classic lasagna recipe, the same lasagna you would find on the table of many Tuscan and nothern Italian families for Sunday lunch or Holiday feasts.

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Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni with cheesy white sauce. A classic Italian dish that's perfect for family gatherings or Holidays.

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Lobster Risotto

This Lobster Risotto is a creamy, indulgent dish that combines the delicate sweetness of lobster with the rich, velvety texture of perfectly cooked rice. This recipe is easier than you think and will impress family and guests alike with its restaurant-quality flavor.

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Penne al Salmone (Creamy Salmon Pasta)

Penne al Salmone is a delicious Italian dish made by mixing cooked pasta with a smooth, creamy salmon sauce. It's a favorite for many because it combines the rich flavors of salmon with the comforting velvety sauce.

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Arista al Forno (Tuscan Roast Pork Loin)

Juicy, aromatic, and full of rustic flavor, Arista al Forno is a traditional Tuscan roasted pork loin dish that is often served at Sunday lunch with the family, and it's such a comforting and classic dish in every Tuscan household.

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Stuffed Calamari in Tomato Sauce

These Calamari tubes stuffed with garlicky potatoes and served with a delicious tomato sauce can be served at the Holiday table or at any other occasion for dinner or lunch.

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Italian Chocolate Salami (eggless)

This Italian Chocolate Salami (Salame di Cioccolato) is a beloved no-bake dessert shaped like a salami for a fun, rustic look. It’s rich, crunchy, and chocolatey, with a texture that melts in your mouth and a satisfying bite from the biscuit pieces.

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"Ricciarelli di Siena" Tuscan Almond Cookies

Soft, chewy, coated in powder sugar, and with an incredible flavor of almonds and orange zest. Ricciarelli are traditional Italian almond cookies from Siena in Tuscany, Italy. They're most common around Christmas, but you can enjoy them all year long!

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"Tronchetto di Natale" Italian Yule Log Cake

Tronchetto di Natale, Yule Log, Buche de Noel, Log Cake, Christmas Log. It has many names, it is made in probably every country in the World and for a good reason.

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Italian Orange Chocolate Biscotti

A delicious orange-flavored crunchy Biscotti with dark chocolate chunks. Is the perfect end-of-meal dessert or afternoon snack, especially if dipped in warm tea or sweet wine.

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Panettone Bread Pudding

If you’re looking for a warm, comforting dessert that combines holiday flavors with a touch of citrus brightness, this Orange Panettone Bread Pudding is the perfect choice.

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Pssst... Don't forget about my new cookbook!

The hardcover version of Italian Christmas Recipes has just released and you still have time to grab a copy before Christmas!

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