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Oct 9, 20222 min read

Panada | Italian Pot Pie Recipe

This Sardinian "pot pie" is stuffed with lamb and potatoes. The real star, though, is the crust which beautifully soaks up the savory...

Tiella di Gaeta Recipe | Italian Seafood Pie

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Sep 29, 20213 min read

Tiella di Gaeta Recipe | Italian Seafood Pie

This "tiella" is a savory pie, often referred to as a stuffed pizza, from the city of Gaeta. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make...

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Sep 26, 20212 min read

Biechi | Italian Buckwheat Pasta Recipe

This rare, handmade pasta comes from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, one of the northernmost regions of Italy. Its unusual for a variety of...

Rose del Deserto | Italian "Desert Rose" Cookies

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

Rose del Deserto | Italian "Desert Rose" Cookies

These simple cookies are fun to cook because they make good use of Kellog's Cornflakes cereal! The final, flowery shape gives these...

Pasta cu i Cucunci | Sicilian Vegetable Pasta

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Sep 5, 20212 min read

Pasta cu i Cucunci | Sicilian Vegetable Pasta

This dish is an excellent example of how pasta water—full of starch and minerals—can be used to create incredibly creamy sauces with...

Mozzarella in Carrozza | Italian Fried Cheese Panino Recipe

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Aug 28, 20212 min read

Mozzarella in Carrozza | Italian Fried Cheese Panino Recipe

This classic Italian panino is essentially a grilled cheese sandwich that is battered and fried. Yes, it is as delicious as it sounds!...

Panino con Pesce Spada | Italian Swordfish Sandwich Recipe

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Aug 28, 20212 min read

Panino con Pesce Spada | Italian Swordfish Sandwich Recipe

This sandwich is a specialty of Scilla, a coastal Calabrian town named after the legendary monster which Odysseus is said to have...

Brutti ma Buoni Biscotti | "Ugly but Delicious" Italian Cookies

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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...

PERFECT Carbonara Every Time | The "Scientific Carbonara" Recipe

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Aug 22, 20212 min read

PERFECT Carbonara Every Time | The "Scientific Carbonara" Recipe

Carbonara is one of the simplest Italian dishes. Don't be fooled by its simplicity, though, because it's often the least complicated...

Cotoletta alla Bolognese | Italian Veal Cutlet Recipe

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Aug 15, 20212 min read

Cotoletta alla Bolognese | Italian Veal Cutlet Recipe

This fried cutlet dish was likely the ancestor of the Italian-American classic: chicken parm. If veal isn't your thing, you can easily...

Malangiana Chijna | Italian Stuffed Eggplant

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Jul 25, 20212 min read

Malangiana Chijna | Italian Stuffed Eggplant

Watch the Pasta Grammar video where we make this recipe here: For this recipe, you will need: - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil - 1 clove...

Farfalle with Zucchini, Tomato & Ricotta | Simple & Delicious Pasta Recipe

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Jun 6, 20212 min read

Farfalle with Zucchini, Tomato & Ricotta | Simple & Delicious Pasta Recipe

This simple (but delicious!) recipe is a perfect example of how to quickly cook a complete dish in the amount of time the pasta itself...

'Nduja Pasta | Authentic Calabrian 'Nduja Recipe

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Mar 7, 20212 min read

'Nduja Pasta | Authentic Calabrian 'Nduja Recipe

What is 'nduja? You may have seen it on a trendy menu recently, or heard its name whispered amongst foodie enthusiasts. 'Nduja is a spicy...

Calamari Fritti | Authentic Italian Fried Calamari Recipe

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Jan 31, 20211 min read

Calamari Fritti | Authentic Italian Fried Calamari Recipe

Fried calamari is a popular dish all over the world, but it's often over-complicated and muddled with thick batter and heavy sauces. This...

Italian-Inspired Thanksgiving Dinner | Italian Thanksgiving Recipes

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Nov 22, 20205 min read

Italian-Inspired Thanksgiving Dinner | Italian Thanksgiving Recipes

Rotolo di Tacchino (Turkey) For this recipe, you will need: 1 turkey breast, butterflied 15-20 bacon strips 1 cup (250g) ricotta cheese 1...

Polenta with Red Wine Beef Stew | Authentic Italian Recipe

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Oct 11, 20202 min read

Polenta with Red Wine Beef Stew | Authentic Italian Recipe

Polenta is a traditional staple of northern Italian cuisine. While every region has its own preferred preparation, this pairing with a...