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Cassata Siciliana | Sicilian Cheesecake Recipe
Cassata Siciliana | Sicilian Cheesecake Recipe
Cassata is a decadent and colorful desert which speaks to the varied influences present in Sicilian cuisine. Read more...
Sanguinaccio Dolce | Authentic Italian Pig Blood Pudding Recipe
Sanguinaccio Dolce | Authentic Italian Pig Blood Pudding Recipe
This southern Italian delicacy is made from chocolate and a whole lot of pig blood. Yes, you heard that right! Read more...
How to Make Tortellini | Homemade Tortellini Recipe
How to Make Tortellini | Homemade Tortellini Recipe
Tortellini looks complicated to make, but really it‘s quite simple! Here we’ll show you how to make your own at home, plus a recipe for a classic sauce: “Panna, Prosciutto... Read more...
Sfincione di San Vito | Sicilian “Deep Dish Pizza” Recipe
Sfincione di San Vito | Sicilian “Deep Dish Pizza” Recipe
Sfincione is a type of Italian savory pie. This Sicilian version is actually similar to a Chicago deep dish pizza, and may have inspired the American classic. Read more...
Gnocchi, Fried Raviolo & Mortadella | Three Medieval Italian Recipes Fit for a King
Gnocchi, Fried Raviolo & Mortadella | Three Medieval Italian Recipes Fit for a King
In order to learn more about Italy’s culinary history, we turned to food historian Luca Cesari for the following recipes. And trust us, they are worth trying. Read more...
Authentic Italian Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe | Yes, You Heard That Right…
Authentic Italian Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe | Yes, You Heard That Right…
There is an authentic recipe for spaghetti and meatballs that originates in Abruzzo. It pairs the two while respecting the cardinal rules of pasta. Read more...
Authentic Italian Meatballs Recipe | How to Make the Perfect “Polpette”
Authentic Italian Meatballs Recipe | How to Make the Perfect “Polpette”
While many cultures have their own meatball traditions, few are as recognizable and memorable as Italian “polpette.” Read more...
Italian Stuffed Fried Eggs | Authentic Calabrian Recipe
Italian Stuffed Fried Eggs | Authentic Calabrian Recipe
These stuffed, fried eggs are a delicious appetizer and will have you coming back for more. Don‘t be turned off by the frying; they’re quite simple to make! Read more...
Calabrian Easter Cookie | Authentic Italian Recipe
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, particularly for Easter! Read more...
Torta Pasqualina | Authentic Italian Easter Pie Recipe
Torta Pasqualina | Authentic Italian Easter Pie Recipe
The most unique element of this savory Italian Easter cake is its unusual crust, formed by multiple layers of rolled dough with brushed olive oil in between. Read more...
Calabrian “Curujicchi” | Savory Italian Donut Recipe
Calabrian “Curujicchi” | Savory Italian Donut Recipe
These unique, savory potato donuts are a classic Calabrian treat. They go by different names in almost every town, but we’ve chosen our local title: curujicchi. Read more...
Homemade Panettone | Authentic Italian Recipe
Homemade Panettone | Authentic Italian Recipe
While Italians make and eat all kinds of regional Christmas desserts, panettone is the one that will be found in nearly every home throughout the holidays. Read more...