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Finocchi Gratinati | Southern Italian-Style Breaded Fennel Recipe
Finocchi Gratinati | Southern Italian-Style Breaded Fennel Recipe
This is our go-to fennel recipe for an easy weeknight vegetable side dish. Fennel wedges are baked in a sheet pan, topped with a savory breadcrumb mixture. Read more...
Finocchi alla Barese | Apulian Braised Fennel Recipe
Finocchi alla Barese | Apulian Braised Fennel Recipe
This simple, healthy side dish pairs the lightly sweet, anise-flavored fennel bulbs with the savory punch of garlic, anchovies, capers, and olive oil. Read more...
Finocchi Gratinati con Besciamella | Northern Italian-Style Fennel with Besciamella Sauce Recipe
Finocchi Gratinati con Besciamella | Northern Italian-Style Fennel with Besciamella Sauce Recipe
This northern Italian-style side dish layers sliced fennel with decadent besciamella sauce, cheese, and bread crumbs. Think of it like a fennel lasagna! Read more...
Soffritto Napoletano | “Zuppa Forte” Recipe
Soffritto Napoletano | “Zuppa Forte” Recipe
Zuppa Forte is prepared by stewing some unusual cuts of meat in what has to be one of the richest, most flavorful tomato sauces you’ll ever taste. Read more...
Turdilli | Traditional Calabrian Christmas Dessert Recipe
Turdilli | Traditional Calabrian Christmas Dessert Recipe
This Calabrian Christmas dessert is composed of fried “gnocchi,” made with olive oil and Vermouth, glazed in fig syrup and decorated with colorful sprinkles. Read more...
Parmigiana di Zucca | Italian “Squash Parm” Recipe
Parmigiana di Zucca | Italian “Squash Parm” Recipe
This is a delicious variation of the Italian classic, which substitutes the eggplant for squash: it’s a perfect, hearty meal for fall! Read more...
Cantucci alla Zucca | Italian Squash Biscotti Recipe
Cantucci alla Zucca | Italian Squash Biscotti Recipe
The addition of squash brings out a cozy pumpkin-y flavor and softer texture that’s delicious in the colder months. Read more...
Nusät | Savory Italian Squash Recipe
Nusät | Savory Italian Squash Recipe
This savory squash “pie” from northern Italy is ridiculously good and ridiculously easy to make. Read more...
Scarola ‘Mbuttunata | Italian Stuffed Escarole Recipe
Scarola ‘Mbuttunata | Italian Stuffed Escarole Recipe
This strange recipe comes from Naples, where they stuff an entire head of escarole with a savory breadcrumb mixture, then braise/steam it until tender. Read more...
Scarola Ripassata | Simple, Delicious Italian Escarole Recipe
Scarola Ripassata | Simple, Delicious Italian Escarole Recipe
If you know how to cook it with complimentary flavors, this bitter green can be an absolutely delicious treat! Read more...
Pizza di Scarola | Neapolitan Stuffed Escarole Pizza Recipe
Pizza di Scarola | Neapolitan Stuffed Escarole Pizza Recipe
The powerful taste of this bitter green (when treated properly) makes for an incredible and unique pizza that everyone should try! Read more...
Riso con le Chnolle | Cheesy Italian Polenta & Rice Recipe
Riso con le Chnolle | Cheesy Italian Polenta & Rice Recipe
There’s a myth floating around that Italians “never mix starches.” Whomever began propagating this misconception clearly has never eaten Riso con le Chnolle. Read more...