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How to Make Chestnut Pasta | Picagge Matte Recipe
This unique, fresh pasta is made with chestnut flour. It has a slightly sweet flavor that pairs wonderfully with savory sauces. Try...
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Dec 11, 20221 min read
Castagnaccio Recipe | Italian Chestnut Cake
This super simple chestnut cake was traditionally made with chestnut flour and water—that's it! While today it's common to add raisins,...
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Dec 11, 20222 min read
Chestnut & Mushroom Risotto | Italian Recipe
This hearty risotto is perfect for autumn! The natural sweetness of the chestnuts goes well with the earthy mushroom flavor. If you have...
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Dec 4, 20221 min read
Penne alla Vodka | The Authentic Italian Recipe
Penne alla Vodka is often attributed as an American dish, but it was actually invented by an Italian and first popularized in Italy....
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Dec 4, 20223 min read
The Original Lasagna alla Bolognese Recipe
The classic "Lasagna alla Bolognese" used to be quite different! This historical recipe for the original version was brought to our...
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Nov 13, 20222 min read
Pollo al Sale | Salt-Baked Chicken Recipe
Ok, so we'll be the first to admit that this recipe isn't the most convenient way to cook chicken. For starters, it's definitely not a...
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Oct 30, 20224 min read
Tortelli di Zucca | Squash Ravioli Pasta Recipe
Despite acquiring the name "tortelli," these are squash ravioli that blend sweet and savory flavors to make an incredible autumn dish....
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Oct 23, 20221 min read
Frascatula | Italian Broccoli Polenta Recipe
This Calabrian polenta dish is a little unusual in that the polenta is cooked directly with vegetables (in this case broccoli) and...
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Oct 31, 20212 min read
Squid Ink Pasta | Authentic Italian Recipe
Squid ink pasta is well-known throughout the world, but usually in the "pasta made with ink" variety. This version uses normal pasta with...
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Sep 26, 20213 min read
Gnocchuli Cavati | Sicilian Pasta Recipe
This handmade pasta is extremely rare, even in Italy. You won't find it on store shelves, so you either need to know someone who can 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...
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Aug 11, 20212 min read
Risotto alla Milanese | Authentic Italian Recipe
Risotto all Zafferano is a classic dish, most commonly know as "Risotto alla Milanese." There is a distinction between the two, though,...
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Aug 1, 20213 min read
Scacciata Ragusana | Italian Folded Pizza Recipe
Although not technically a "pizza," this Sicilian dish is so delicious you just might prefer it to a classic pie! A hearty, tangy filling...
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Jun 20, 20212 min read
Carciofi Alla Romana | Roman Artichoke Recipe
Artichokes, a Roman delicacy, come in two basic varieties: braised (alla romana) or deep fried (alla giudia). The latter is a little...
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Jun 13, 20212 min read
Gelo di Mellone | Sicilian Watermelon Dessert Recipe
A classic summertime Sicilian treat, Gelo di Mellone is a simple but outstanding dessert. The classic preparation is made with watermelon...
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May 16, 20213 min read
Three Medieval Italian Recipes Fit for a King | Gnocchi, Fried Raviolo & Mortadella
Italian food, as we know it, is actually quite a recent phenomenon. It wasn't until the Columbian exchange, for instance, that Europe...
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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,...
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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...
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