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arrosto di vitello
Posted in Learn to Cook

How to Make Roast Veal in Less than 1 Hour

Imagine something soft and succulent, a warm dish that goes well with creamy mashed potatoes. Imagine something suitable to prepare…

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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
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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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tenerina
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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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slice of tiramisu
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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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insalata finocchi arance
Posted in Salads & Vegetables

Orange and Fennel Salad, a Sicilian Specialty

You can prepare orange and fennel salad, a true Italian specialty, wherever you are. Combine healthy ingredients for a light…

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spaghetti con le vongole
Posted in Pasta

Spaghetti with Clams and Parsley- a True Italian Recipe

Spaghetti with clams is the ultimate dish for seafood lovers. Spaghetti with clams not only belongs to the Neapolitans but…

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brutti ma buoni
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“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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lemon cake italian
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Fluffy gluten free Italian Lemon Caprese cake

The first bite of this delicate caprese cake directly takes you to Capri, on the Amalfi coast: you can smell…

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Baked amaretti and chocolate stuffed peaches
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Baked Peaches Filled with Chocolate and Amaretti Cookies

This is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert. All you need are a few ingredients: big juicy peaches, crispy amaretti cookies, and…

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ricciarelli almonds cookies
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Ricciarelli: simple and toothsome almond cookies

These almond cookies are unbelievably toothsome and very easy to prepare. A few ingredients make such an extraordinary treat. Give…

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Vanilla scented lingue di gatto cookies
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Vanilla scented lingue di gatto cookies- the best Italian recipe; easy and incredibly tempting!

Lingue di gatto are thin and long crunchy cookies easy to make; a four ingredient recipe: sugar, eggs whites, flour, and…

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All the secrets you have to know to make the perfect Piedmontese vitello tonnato
Posted in Meat & Fish

All the secrets you have to know to make the perfect Piedmontese vitello tonnato- the ultimate veal in tuna sauce.

Light, absolutely appetizing, fresh, summery, veal in tuna sauce, or “vitel tonnè”, is the classic of the Italian classics, notably…

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italian chocolate caprese
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Chocolate Almond Caprese Cake

While I am writing this recipe, my caprese cake is baking in the oven. Can you imagine the aroma of…

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Italian Lady's kisses
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Lady’s Kisses or Hazelnut Cookies with Dark Chocolate

Baci di dama, or lady’s kisses, resemble two pursed lips intent on giving a kiss. They are nice, delicious cookies…

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Italian panna cotta
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Vanilla Panna Cotta

Have you ever had Panna cotta, or cooked cream? It is a regional dessert from the north of Italy, notably…

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Italian crispy amaretti biscuits
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Amaretti—Crispy and Delicious Almond Cookies

If you try Amaretti, or bitter almond cookies, one time, you’ll never want any other versions. Easy to make, these…

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Easy Italian vanilla creme caramel
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Easy Creme Caramel

Not a typical Italian recipe, creme caramel originally came from Spain. It is soft, creamy, and so easy to prepare…

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crema di porri e zucca
Posted in Soups & Stews

Pumpkin Soup with Leek—an Autumn Splendor

Do you feel like a creamy, soft puréed soup when it’s cold out? Thyme-scented pumpkin soup is easy and fast…

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italian light zucchini pureed soup
Posted in Soups & Stews

Zucchini Soup with Basil

Do you have a few zucchini and some basil in your fridge? Let’s prepare a succulent puréed soup with this…

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Posted in Meat & Fish

Bacon and herbs wrapped turkey roll

This is the super recipe everybody will ask you for! Full of flavors, tender, but light and easy to make.…

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savoiardi
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Ladyfingers or Savoiardi Cookies

Ladyfingers, or Savoiardi in Italian, are very tasty crisp cookies whose long oval shapes look like big fingers. They can…

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Torcetti piemontesi (twisted cookies)

Here we say that once you have started eating them, you can’t stop! They are so good that you will…

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Welcome to my kitchenette, a place where you can enjoy authentic Italian recipes where a few simple ingredients go into making unbelievably flavorful and scrumptious dishes. Showing my food traditions and culture to you, wherever you are in the world, makes me really happy and proud. My motto is to “Make Italian cooking easier for you.” Now it’s your turn to learn how to make these recipes while also learning about Italian food and culture.

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