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purea di patate texture
Posted in Learn to Cook

Mashed Potatoes with Sage

Mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for a romantic dinner or a family meal on Sunday, especially if you’ve…

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tomatoes au gratin
Posted in News, Salads & Vegetables

Cherry Tomato au Gratin

When you think of a recipe that is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, I think of…

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torta di nocciole
Posted in Desserts & Cakes, News

Hazelnut Chocolate Cake

Hazelnut Chocolate Cake is one of the best cakes you can eat in Italy. Made with a few simple ingredients,…

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Posted in Bread & Focaccias, News

Focaccia with Rosemary and Salt Flakes

This is a soft, fragrant focaccia full of flavor. You only need one afternoon to make it and  with a…

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3 tomato sauce
Posted in Learn to Cook

How to Make a Perfect Tomato Sauce: a Revisited Recipe

Can you make an authentic Italian tomato sauce? Of course, you can, so let me tell you all the secrets…

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italian flat bread
Posted in Bread & Focaccias

Piadina Romagnola—a Tasty Flatbread

Piadina is not just any kind of food; it is famous because it represents the history of an entire region…

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cantucci
Posted in Desserts & Cakes

Cantuccini Almond Cookies

Cantuccini, or cantucci, are almond cookies from Tuscany, namely the town of Prato. They are very easy to make and…

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bonet
Posted in Desserts & Cakes

Bonet—a Delicious Chocolate Custard

What comes to mind when you pair chocolate and custard?  You get a delectable dessert that melts in your mouth.…

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italian pesto
Posted in Pasta

Delicious Homemade Pesto with Pine Nuts

I think that pesto sauce with pine nuts is one of the most famous Italian recipes after tomato sauce. Although…

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pasta alla norma
Posted in Pasta

Pasta alla Norma—a Wonderful Sicilian Dish

Pasta alla Norma takes you to Sicily, a sunny magic and charming island at the base of the Italian boot.…

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tenerina
Posted in Desserts & Cakes

Tenerina Cake—It’s Gluten-free and Chocolate

Tenerina is the most delicious chocolate cake I have ever eaten. Bake it one time, and it will become your…

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risotto zafferano
Posted in Rice & Risotto

Risotto Milanese—a Creamy Masterpiece

Creamy, rich Risotto Milanese from Milan is like receiving a big, warm, comforting hug. It is a bit laborious to…

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crostata con ricotta e cioccolato
Posted in Desserts & Cakes

Crostata Tart with Ricotta Cheese and Chocolate

One of my favorites is crostata tart made with ricotta cheese and chocolate, plenty of chocolate.  This is my masterpiece.…

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slice of tiramisu
Posted in Desserts & Cakes

The Best Tiramisù Ever

Tiramisù is definitely one of the most beloved desserts throughout Italy and the world. If you want to surprise your…

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pasta dough
Posted in Pasta

Pasta Dough for Tagliatelle

I bet you think making pasta is too difficult to do, right? Well, with my recipe, even if you are…

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homemade pizza
Posted in Pizza

Fast and Easy Italian Pizza

I have just made one of my best pizzas ever. Since you have asked me some advice about it, here…

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minestrone genovese
Posted in Soups & Stews

Genoese Vegetable Soup, a Traditional yet Bountiful Meal

You won’t be able to resist this Genoese vegetable soup, which is full of fresh vegetables, protein, and a strong…

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frittelle
Posted in Desserts & Cakes

Apple Fritters—the Italian Way

There is nothing better than making apple fritters, Frittelle di Mele, while spending a Saturday afternoon with your children. Easy…

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torta rovesciata
Posted in Desserts & Cakes

The Upside-down Apple Cake Everyone Likes

Make an upside-down apple cake that is easy and flavorful. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this outstanding…

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italian fluffy chocolate pears cake
Posted in Desserts & Cakes

A Fluffy Chocolate Pear Cake

This fluffy chocolate pear cake is one of the easiest cakes you can prepare. With a handful of ingredients, it…

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chocolate salami italian
Posted in Desserts & Cakes

Chocolate Salami- This will Melt in your Mouth!

The recipe here reminds me of my grandma Lea. it is very simple, and the success is guaranteed.  What does…

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mandorle caramellizzate
Posted in Desserts & Cakes

Deliciously crunchy caramelized almonds

If you want to turn back in time, think about caramelized almonds. They are toothsome, sweet but not sickening. I…

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Delicious crust pie with apples and orange marmalade
Posted in Desserts & Cakes

Making Homemade Apples and Orange Marmalade Pie Crust

I really want to help you make a wonderful pie crust that we are going to fill with crisp, juicy…

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brutti ma buoni
Posted in Desserts & Cakes

“Ugly but Good” Hazelnut Cookies

Scrumptious brutti ma buoni or “ugly but good” hazelnut cookies from Piedmont are the proof that often something good can…

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easy italian homemade apple strudel
Posted in Desserts & Cakes

Italian Apple Strudel—an Easy Dessert to Make

Making apple strudel is amazingly easy. It is a very thin dough made of water and filled with a flavorful…

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parmigiana di melanzane
Posted in Salads & Vegetables

Eggplant Parmigiana- The Best Recipe

You may encounter plenty of delicious variations of Melanzane alla Parmigiana or eggplant parmigiana, but you will only find the…

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Calabrian cracked olives
Posted in Learn to Cook

How to prepare mouthwatering seasoned olives

I would eat them all they long: they are my favorite cuddles. What about you? Do you like olive, too…

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focaccia pugliese
Posted in Bread & Focaccias

Apulian Flatbread with Tomatoes- So Fluffy and Easy to Make

This fluffy and savory flatbread from Pulia makes a satisfying snack in the middle of the afternoon or a delicious…

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