Calabria

Pasta con Ceci e Cime di Rapa | Pasta with Chickpeas and Broccoli Rabe Recipe

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Oct 133 min read

Pasta con Ceci e Cime di Rapa | Pasta with Chickpeas and Broccoli Rabe Recipe

This humble pasta dish doesn’t sound very exciting, but it’s one of the most satisfying (not to mention addicting) southern Italian...

Pasta with ‘Nduja Recipe | The Best Spicy Pasta You’ll Ever Try

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Jul 72 min read

Pasta with ‘Nduja Recipe | The Best Spicy Pasta You’ll Ever Try

For those who like spicy (and meaty) pasta, this is the recipe for you. It’s a very simple sauce made with ‘nduja, a soft and spicy pork...

Five Simple Ways to Make Delicious Broccoli Pasta | The Regional Variations of Southern Italy

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Nov 26, 20236 min read

Five Simple Ways to Make Delicious Broccoli Pasta | The Regional Variations of Southern Italy

Broccoli (at least the kind that you’re likely thinking of) is a traditional southern Italian ingredient. Each region of the south has...

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...

Pappardelle ai Funghi Recipe | How to Make Italian Porcini Mushroom Pasta

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Sep 24, 20232 min read

Pappardelle ai Funghi Recipe | How to Make Italian Porcini Mushroom Pasta

Throughout all of Italy, the advent of autumn means it’s time to enjoy one of the best pasta dishes in the country: pappardelle ai...

Pasta e Patate “Ara Tieddra” | Baked Potato Pasta Recipe

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Sep 24, 20232 min read

Pasta e Patate “Ara Tieddra” | Baked Potato Pasta Recipe

“One-pot pastas” are a rarity in Italy, but this is an exception (and perhaps one of the first in history). This recipe comes from...

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...

Cheesy Swiss Chard Savory Pie | Italian “Torta Rustica” Recipe

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May 7, 20233 min read

Cheesy Swiss Chard Savory Pie | Italian “Torta Rustica” Recipe

This version of “torta rustica,” a broad category of Italian savory pies, is made with a cheesy Swiss chard filling that’s so good,...

Green Bean & Tomato Spaghetti | Authentic Italian Summer Pasta Recipe

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May 7, 20232 min read

Green Bean & Tomato Spaghetti | Authentic Italian Summer Pasta Recipe

This light, delicious pasta dish is perfect for summer! The sauce is made from green beans cooked in a simple tomato sauce until very...

Italian Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Recipe | How to Make Calabrian-Style Sausages

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May 7, 20232 min read

Italian Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Recipe | How to Make Calabrian-Style Sausages

This traditional Italian sausage dish, known locally as “Vruaccula e Sotizzi,” is a staple in northern Calabria. The broccoli rabe...

How to Make “Pasta con Ceci” | Italian Chickpea Pasta Recipe

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Jun 5, 20223 min read

How to Make “Pasta con Ceci” | Italian Chickpea Pasta Recipe

This is Eva's favorite pasta dish of all time! Try it and you'll see why. It’s a very simple dish: chickpeas cooked in tomato sauce and...

Tripe & Tomato Sauce | Authentic Italian “Trippa” Recipe

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Jul 11, 20213 min read

Tripe & Tomato Sauce | Authentic Italian “Trippa” Recipe

Tripe, the stomach lining of a cow, is a delicacy that few work up the courage to try. Those who do, however, are in for an incredible...

Calabrian Easter Cookie | Authentic Italian Recipe

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Mar 28, 20212 min read

Calabrian Easter Cookie | Authentic Italian Recipe

These southern Italian cookies are known by a different name in every town. Calabrians can at least all agree that they are delicious,...

Italian Stuffed Fried Eggs | Authentic Calabrian Recipe

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Mar 28, 20212 min read

Italian Stuffed Fried Eggs | Authentic Calabrian Recipe

These stuffed, fried eggs are an absolutely delicious appetizer and will have you coming back for more. Don't be turned off by the...

Calabrian “Curujicchi” | Savory Italian Donut Recipe

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Jan 17, 20213 min read

Calabrian “Curujicchi” | Savory Italian Donut Recipe

A Calabrian delicacy, this version of the highly regional "curujicchia" hails from the village of Dasà. A light, fluffy and savory potato...

Calabrian Peppers & Potatoes | "Pipi e Patati" Recipe

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Oct 11, 20203 min read

Calabrian Peppers & Potatoes | "Pipi e Patati" Recipe

"Pipi e patati" (peppers and potatoes) is a spicy Calabrian dish which can be served in a variety of manners: as a side dish, as the...