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Polenta ai Quattro Formaggi | Italian Four Cheese Polenta Recipe
Quattro formaggi, or “four cheese sauce,” is most commonly associated with pasta, risotto, and pizza. But it makes an excellent, cheesy...
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Oct 133 min read
Ceci in Zimino Recipe | Traditional Ligurian Chickpea Soup Recipe
If you like thick, hearty soups then this Ligurian recipe is for you! Chickpeas, also known as “garbanzo beans,” provide a filling base...
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Sep 223 min read
Pampanella Recipe | How to Make Molise-Style Paprika Pork
Pampanella is an incredible Italian pork dish which comes from the oft-forgotten region of Molise. This meat dish is a rarity and little...
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Aug 183 min read
Capuliato Siciliano | Sicilian Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
As summer draws to a close and autumn approaches, Italians get to work preparing some of their favorite warm-weather ingredients to last...
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Jul 213 min read
Strawberry & Champagne Risotto | A Surprising & Elegant Italian Recipe
This unusual risotto, made with strawberries and champagne, seems like it should be a dessert. Far from it! The strawberries add color...
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Jul 212 min read
Vitello Tonnato Recipe | How to Make Piedmontese Veal
This recipe is quite old—it appears in Italy’s first cookbook, in fact—and was born during one of a number of periods where Italian...
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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...
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Feb 252 min read
Italian Eggs & Leeks Recipe | Uova con Cipolle Sponsali
If you’re looking for a quick, simple and delicious dinner, look no further! This traditional Italian dish is made by poaching eggs in a...
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Feb 251 min read
Italian Hardboiled Eggs in Tomato Sauce | Uova in Funghetto
The name of this dish, “in Funghetto,” comes from how hardboiled eggs are cooked in a similar way to mushrooms, or “funghi.” This is a...
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Feb 252 min read
Tomato-Stewed Frittata | Uova in Trippa alla Romana Recipe
This unusual (but delicious) egg dish is made by stewing a sliced frittata—or omelette—in a savory tomato sauce. It’s called “Eggs in...
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Dec 17, 20232 min read
Torroncini Abruzzesi Recipe | Simple Italian Christmas Cookies
These Christmas cookies from Abruzzo are very simple to make, but deliver a ton of flavor! They’re the kind of cookies that taste so...
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Oct 15, 20235 min read
How to Make Perfect Porchetta with Crispy Skin | Homemade Porchetta Recipe
Porchetta is slow-roasted pork, seasoned with savory herbs and encased in a shell of crispy skin. It’s a classic in the area around Rome...
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Aug 20, 20232 min read
Sicilian Pistachio Pesto | Pesto di Pistacchi Recipe
Pistachio pesto is a delicious and versatile condiment; it can be used as a pasta sauce, on a sandwich, or as a stuffing for involtini...
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Aug 20, 20232 min read
Sicilian Pistachio Cookies | Paste di Mandorla al Pistacchio Recipe
This is the pistachio-flavored version of our favorite Italian cookie: Paste di Mandorla. These unassuming cookies may not look like...
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May 28, 20232 min read
How to Make Asparagus Risotto | Classic Italian Risotto Recipe
This classic Italian risotto is delicate, elegant and delicious! If you’ve never made risotto before, this is an excellent way to dip...
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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...
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Apr 16, 20234 min read
Classic Italian Pesto alla Genovese: A Homemade Recipe for the Best Basil Pesto
Pesto alla Genovese is a versatile sauce that originated in Genoa, Italy, and has become a beloved staple in Italian cuisine. This basil...
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Aug 25, 20211 min read
Brutti ma Buoni Biscotti | "Ugly but Delicious" Italian Cookies
Brutti ma Buoni—"Ugly but Delicious"—cookies are incredibly simple to make and absolutely yummy. Crispy on the outside and soft in the...
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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...
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