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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...

Penne all’Arrabbiata Recipe | Authentic Italian Spicy Tomato Sauce

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Jul 72 min read

Penne all’Arrabbiata Recipe | Authentic Italian Spicy Tomato Sauce

Arrabbiata (literally “angry”) is a very popular spicy tomato sauce, but far too many people rely on jarred, store-bought versions. It’s...

Simple Italian Swordfish Steak Recipe | How to Make Pesce Spada Grigliato

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Apr 23, 20231 min read

Simple Italian Swordfish Steak Recipe | How to Make Pesce Spada Grigliato

This simple and delicious dish uses a unique condiment called “salmoriglio” to season a grilled swordfish steak. This sauce is made with...

How to Make "Eggs in Purgatory" | The Italian Shakshouka Recipe

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Apr 23, 20232 min read

How to Make "Eggs in Purgatory" | The Italian Shakshouka Recipe

"Uova in Purgatorio" is the Italian version of the Mediterranean classic, shakshouka, where eggs are poached in a pan of flavorful tomato...

Frascatula | Italian Broccoli Polenta Recipe

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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...

Pollo alla Diavola | Spicy Italian Chicken Recipe

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Oct 3, 20212 min read

Pollo alla Diavola | Spicy Italian Chicken Recipe

Pollo alla Diavola, or "Devil's Chicken," is so-called because of the spicy rub that is applied. It's cooked in an unusual manner, too:...

Spicy Calabrian Pesto | Pesto Calabrese Recipe

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Sep 22, 20212 min read

Spicy Calabrian Pesto | Pesto Calabrese Recipe

While most people are familiar with "pesto alla Genovese," there are actually several different varieties of pesto in Italy. One of our...

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...

'Nduja Egg Toast | Fried Egg with Spicy Calabrian Sausage

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May 2, 20211 min read

'Nduja Egg Toast | Fried Egg with Spicy Calabrian Sausage

If you're the kind of person who likes to splash a little Tabasco on your eggs, then you've come to the right place. Cooking with a...

Italian Green Beans Recipe | Simple & Delicious Italian Side Dish

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May 2, 20211 min read

Italian Green Beans Recipe | Simple & Delicious Italian Side Dish

Italian cuisine is all about taking a few simple ingredients and elevating them into something truly delicious. This simple side dish...

'Nduja-Stuffed Chocolate Truffles | Simple Recipe for SPICY Chocolate

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May 2, 20211 min read

'Nduja-Stuffed Chocolate Truffles | Simple Recipe for SPICY Chocolate

'Nduja is a spicy, slightly sour, spreadable pork sausage from Calabria. And it happens to pair wonderfully with chocolate. Seriously,...

Spicy Italian Pork Ribs Recipe | Authentic Calabrian Ribs

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May 2, 20211 min read

Spicy Italian Pork Ribs Recipe | Authentic Calabrian Ribs

Most people wouldn't think of pork ribs when considering Italian food. However, pork is the "national meat" of Italy and, well, let's...

Spaghetti all’Assassina “Assassin’s Pasta” | How to Make the Authentic Italian Recipe

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Nov 15, 20205 min read

Spaghetti all’Assassina “Assassin’s Pasta” | How to Make the Authentic Italian Recipe

Spaghetti all’Assassina is literally a killer plate of pasta! It’s a very simple and easy-to-master recipe, but with a powerful and...

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...