Appetizers

Roman-Style Stuffed Tomato Recipe | The Perfect Summer Vegetable Dish

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Jul 142 min read

Roman-Style Stuffed Tomato Recipe | The Perfect Summer Vegetable Dish

This classic, Roman stuffed tomato dish is perfect for summer. It’s light, refreshing, and always served cold. The tomatoes are filled...

How to Make Farinata | Italian Chickpea Flatbread Recipe

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Jun 302 min read

How to Make Farinata | Italian Chickpea Flatbread Recipe

One of our favorite treats from our recent travels through Italy is a humble but delicious dish that’s easy to master, simple to make,...

Panino Napoletana | Neapolitan Stuffed Sandwich Rolls

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Apr 212 min read

Panino Napoletana | Neapolitan Stuffed Sandwich Rolls

This unconventional “sandwich” is a classic street food in Naples. Rather than consisting of separate bread and fillings, both are cooked...

Rustici Leccesi Recipe | Apulian Street Food Snack

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Jan 283 min read

Rustici Leccesi Recipe | Apulian Street Food Snack

These crispy, stuffed snacks are a classic street food treat in Puglia. Because they use pre-made puff pastry dough, it’s an easy and...

Pizza Rustica | Quick & Easy Stuffed Pizza Recipe

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Jan 282 min read

Pizza Rustica | Quick & Easy Stuffed Pizza Recipe

“Pizza Rustica” is a broad term in Italy, encompassing a ton of different stuffed pizza variations. While they’re sometimes made using a...

Polpette di Melanzane | Authentic Italian Eggplant “Meatball” Recipe

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Oct 1, 20232 min read

Polpette di Melanzane | Authentic Italian Eggplant “Meatball” Recipe

When properly cooked, eggplant delivers a savory punch that can actually compete with meat. Don’t believe us? Try these delicious...

How to Make Friselle | Authentic Italian Recipe

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Sep 10, 20233 min read

How to Make Friselle | Authentic Italian Recipe

Friselle are a type of intentionally stale bread, shaped like a bagel or donut, that are dunked in water and topped like bruschette for...

Pistachio-Crusted Beef Rolls | “Involtini Messinesi al Pistacchio” Recipe

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Aug 20, 20232 min read

Pistachio-Crusted Beef Rolls | “Involtini Messinesi al Pistacchio” Recipe

These involtini meat rolls hail from the Sicilian city of Messina. They’re made by stuffing a beef or veal cutlet with seasoned bread...

Italian Cheesy Fried Rice Ball Appetizer Recipe | How to Make “Crocchette di Riso”

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May 14, 20233 min read

Italian Cheesy Fried Rice Ball Appetizer Recipe | How to Make “Crocchette di Riso”

These fried bites of cheesy rice are a delicious appetizer that will keep you coming back for more! This recipe comes courtesy of Eva’s...

Crostini di Pitigliano | Tuscan Cauliflower Bruschetta Recipe

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Mar 5, 20232 min read

Crostini di Pitigliano | Tuscan Cauliflower Bruschetta Recipe

This bruschetta, or “crostino,” from Tuscany is simple and easy to make, but has an incredible flavor that has to be tasted to be...

Meatballs “In Bianco” | Italian Meatballs in White Wine Sauce Recipe

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Feb 19, 20232 min read

Meatballs “In Bianco” | Italian Meatballs in White Wine Sauce Recipe

This is an incredibly simple and delicious way to cook Italian meatballs as a second course. The savory, white wine sauce is both rich...

How to Make Coccoi e Corcoriga | Italian Vegetable Flatbread Recipe

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Feb 12, 20233 min read

How to Make Coccoi e Corcoriga | Italian Vegetable Flatbread Recipe

This is a must-try recipe. Seriously. This Sardinian “flatbread” is made almost entirely of vegetables, with only a small amount of flour...

Banana & Sausage Bruschetta | An Interesting Taste from Italy's Past

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Dec 4, 20222 min read

Banana & Sausage Bruschetta | An Interesting Taste from Italy's Past

This unusual, historical recipe was brought to our attention by Italian food historian Luca Cesari. Check out his new book about the...

Farinata di Zucca | Italian Savory Squash Pie

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Oct 30, 20222 min read

Farinata di Zucca | Italian Savory Squash Pie

This yummy, savory pie comes from a very small part of northern Italy but deserves to be well-known throughout the world! The dough, made...

Zucca in Agrodolce | Sicilian Sweet & Sour Squash Recipe

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Oct 30, 20221 min read

Zucca in Agrodolce | Sicilian Sweet & Sour Squash Recipe

This Sicilian dish dresses shallow-fried squash with a sweet and sour marinade. It's delicious, and a great way to make a stand-out...

Crocchette di Patate Recipe | Fried Italian Potato Bites

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Sep 25, 20222 min read

Crocchette di Patate Recipe | Fried Italian Potato Bites

These delicious, fried bites of mashed potatoes are a common sight on southern Italian tables. Crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on...

Pizza Bagel Recipe | The TRUE Pizza/Bagel Hybrid!

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Jul 3, 20222 min read

Pizza Bagel Recipe | The TRUE Pizza/Bagel Hybrid!

Pizza bagels are nothing new, but this dough is a real pizza/bagel hybrid! A modified, slightly dense pizza dough is steamed prior to...

Homemade Pizza Rolls | Pizza Pocket Recipe

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Jul 3, 20223 min read

Homemade Pizza Rolls | Pizza Pocket Recipe

This reinterpretation of Totino's Pizza Rolls results in light, crispy pizza pockets which make a great appetizer or party food. Skip the...

Zucchine alla Scapece | Ancient Italian Zucchini Side Dish

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Jun 19, 20222 min read

Zucchine alla Scapece | Ancient Italian Zucchini Side Dish

This minty Neapolitan zucchini dish is very old—some attribute it to the ancient Romans. The drying and frying of the zucchini take a...

Zucchini "Raviolo" | Italian Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

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Jun 19, 20222 min read

Zucchini "Raviolo" | Italian Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

This delicious antipasto is a "raviolo" made with strips of grilled zucchini, wrapped around a cheesy ricotta filling. It's very simple,...