From Better Homes and Gardens

Ricotta cheese adds an Italian twist to these fried dough dessert bites.

Italian Donuts

From Better Homes and Gardens

For an interesting shape, place dough ball in a well-floured woven basket or wooden bowl. Let rise, then invert onto prepared baking sheet and bake as directed.

Rustic Italian Bread (Bread Machine)

From Better Homes and Gardens

Sweet pepper strips and Italian sausage get heaped on a bun for a hearty sandwich. Add mozzarella cheese if you like.

Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

From The Food Channel

Panini's are the trendy new sandwich in the USA. The roasted garlic mayo, "aioli," is the flavor key to this dish. In this recipe, it's easy to make.

Italian Roast Beef Panini

From Better Homes and Gardens

For an interesting shape, place dough ball in a well-floured woven basket or wooden bowl. Let rise, then invert onto prepared baking sheet and bake as directed.

Rustic Italian Bread for 22

From Better Homes and Gardens

For variety, sprinkle this aromatic bread with a combination of poppy and sesame seed.

Italian Onion Flatbread

From Better Homes and Gardens

If you like, cut each crescent-shaped loaf into 12 slices and serve as a meaty appetizer.

Stuffed Pizza Bread

From Better Homes and Gardens

For an appetizer, toast slices of this cheesy yeast bread then top with chopped tomato or olives.

Pepper-Parmesan Bread

From Better Homes and Gardens

Pesto turns these biscuits into savory, herb-filled treats.

Pesto Biscuits

From Better Homes and Gardens

These little braided breads are great served at your holiday meal or with soups all winter long.

Rosemary "Braidsticks"

From Food & Wine

This garlicky bread is perfect for dipping, or on its own.

Garlic Bread

From Better Homes and Gardens

Broiled or grilled portobello mushrooms star in this stunning vegetarian sandwich.

Open-Face Portobello Sandwiches

From Better Homes and Gardens

Filled with an assortment of meats, cheeses, and greens, an electric sandwich press or indoor grill adds the finishing touch to the ciabatta or Italian bread.

Red, White, and Green Panini

From Better Homes and Gardens

The classic combination of olives and feta cheese make this brunch casserole a standout.

Mediterranean Strata

From Family Circle

The deli meats and cheeses that go into this jumbo sandwich sometimes vary, but it's generally made in a round loaf, dressed with an olive relish, and cut into wedges to serve.

New Orleans Muffaletta

From Midwest Living

Sandwich lovers swear by this towering combination of roast beef, ham, Genoa salami, dill pickle, and Swiss cheese. Make it for friends on game night.

Mile-High Sub

From Better Homes and Gardens

Originally, panzanella, or bread salad, was a way to use up day-old bread. Now, it's a beloved classic recipe that's easy to prepare.

Panzenella

From Midwest Living

Red sweet peppers and green onions add color to this smoky cheese dip. Serve it as an appetizer with bread cubes or tortilla chips.

Jack Cheese and Smoky Chipotle Fondue

From Better Homes and Gardens

Flavorful foccacia bread is simple to make. Eliminate the onion and sage to make crispy breadsticks.

Onion-Sage Focaccia

From Family Circle

These sirloin steaks are smothered with sweet peppers, onion, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Served over pasta, it makes a favorite hearty family dinner.

Steak Pizzaiola

From Midwest Living

Turn a classic BLT into a main dish salad. The favorite combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato are added to a mix of vegetables and toasted bread to make a delightful meal. Creamy mustard dressing makes the perfect topping.

BLT Salad

From Midwest Living

Salsiccia is Italian for "sausage," and it's a tasty part of the filling in this savory appetizer bread. The filling makes a spiraling swirl down the middle of the bread.

Salsiccia Bread

From Better Homes and Gardens

Also called a hoagie or sub, these popular sandwiches can be sliced for entertaining and easily toted to a tailgate or picnic in the park.

Tote-and-Slice Loaf Sandwich

From The Food Channel

Peaches and raspberries are the perfect addition of light sweetness to buttery French toast that's great with a side of crispy bacon or sizzling sausage. A lovely breakfast-in-bed choice to serve Mom on Mother's Day.

French Toast with Peaches and Raspberries

From Diabetic Living

American bakers have made this Italian flat bread a contemporary favorite. Start with frozen bread dough for this quick and easy bread recipe.

Tomato-Rosemary Focaccia