2 cups butter
4 cups milk
12 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups chopped walnuts

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Italian Fig Cookies
2 cups shortening
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
8 cups all-purpose flour
7 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 cups whole milk
4 pounds dried figs
1 pound raisins
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup white sugar
1 whole orange, with peel
1 small apple
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup water (optional)

Easy Italian Herb Focaccia
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 envelope Fleischmann’s(r) RapidRise Yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 2/3 cups very warm water (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F)
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Spice Islands(r) Italian Herb Seasoning

Italian Ranch Chicken Strips
2/3 cup crushed cornflakes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon water
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into strips

Italian Cheese Loaf
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread
2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

Italian Style Soup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1/4 pound cooked pasta

Italian Drop Biscuits
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cold water
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Mushroom Chicken Italiano
4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup creamy Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
Hot cooked rice

Italian Butter
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Italian Pork Hoagies
6 hoagie buns, split
1/2 cup pizza sauce
12 slices cooked pork (1/4 inch thick)
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese




