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Pasta e Patate: A Lazzarone’s Comfort Food

Pasta e Patate: A Lazzarone’s Comfort Food

Discover Pasta e Patate, a traditional Neapolitan comfort food inspired by the Lazzaroni—humble, hearty, and Nonna-approved.

Pizza di Scarola (Neapolitan Escarole Focaccia)

Pizza di Scarola (Neapolitan Escarole Focaccia)

Discover how to make traditional pizza di scarola napoletana, a savory Campanian pie filled with escarole, olives, capers, and anchovies. An authentic recipe from the Amalfi Coast.

Pasticciotti or Bocconotti Pugliesi: The Traditional Recipe from Puglia

Pasticciotti or Bocconotti Pugliesi: The Traditional Recipe from Puglia

The traditional recipe for Pasticciotti, or Bocconotti Pugliesi: shortcrust pastry muffins filled with “crema pasticcera” (pastry cream).

How to Make Caffè Leccese – The Authentic Puglian Iced Coffee

How to Make Caffè Leccese – The Authentic Puglian Iced Coffee

Caffe Leccese is a coffee drink from Salento made with espresso and almond syrup. Here’s the recipe!

Authentic Torta Pasqualina Recipe from Liguria – A Traditional Italian Easter Dish

Authentic Torta Pasqualina Recipe from Liguria – A Traditional Italian Easter Dish

Torta Pasqualina: the recipe of the Ligurian Easter savory tart with greens, ricotta, and eggs.

What to Eat in Siena: Best Traditional Dishes & Siena Food Guide

What to Eat in Siena: Best Traditional Dishes & Siena Food Guide

In this post, I’ll share with you what to eat in Siena: local foods, typical ingredients, and the traditional dishes you can’t miss!

authentic italian braciole recipe

authentic italian braciole recipe

Authentic Italian braciole recipe from Naples stuffed with raisins & pine nuts, and cooked in tomato sauce.

An Italian stuffed eggplant recipe from Puglia

An Italian stuffed eggplant recipe from Puglia

Stuffed eggplant recipe with tomato sauce, breadcrumbs, pecorino (or Parmesan), and mortadella (or ham).

Italian marzipan recipe without egg

Italian marzipan recipe without egg

Marzipan recipe with no eggs.
Patisserie the Italian way!

bechamel sauce recipe from Italy

bechamel sauce recipe from Italy

Bechamel sauce recipe for lasagna, pasta, and other Italian delights.

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CLAUDIA RINALDI

CLAUDIA RINALDI

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Digital artisan, creator of the Simposio cookbook series, and founder of Gourmet Project—an Italian food, travel, and culture website. Claudia is a passionate seeker of Italy’s rich traditions and shares her love for Italian culture through her Italian Colors Newsletter.

Residing in the magnificent city of Rome, Claudia’s love for Italy goes beyond its famous cuisine. She adores the simple pleasures of life: from enjoying a plate of melanzane alla parmigiana and a good book, to traveling with her trusty suitcase and exploring new destinations. Her mission? To show the world that Italy is so much more than spaghetti and clichés. It’s a land filled with deep traditions, rich flavors, and timeless heritage.

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