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Pasta with fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil
Pasta with fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil is a summery and easy main dish from Italy. Here’s the recipe!
Italian spinach with cheese recipe
Italian spinach with cheese recipe: a cheesy melted side dish with mozzarella and cacioricotta - an aged ricotta cheese from Southern Italy.How many times have I seen my mom open a plastic bag and toss cubes of frozen spinaches with white dots into a skillet! It was a...
how to make caffe leccese
Caffe Leccese is a coffee drink from Salento made with espresso and almond syrup. Here’s the recipe!
Italian-style sautéed broccoli recipe
In this post, I'm sharing the recipe to cook Italian-style sautéed broccoli. Basically, this means overcooking the broccoli until mushy and stir-frying it in a pan with garlic and chili flavored olive oil.Italian-style broccoli is a creamy and aromatic side dish or a...
Italian pizza dough recipe and cast-iron skillet baking
In this post, I'm sharing a proper Italian pizza dough recipe with fresh baker's yeast. And how to cook pizza in the home oven - there's a short stovetop step - with a cast-iron skillet.ITALIAN PIZZA AND PIZZA DOUGH In Italy, there's a main, fundamental distinction...
Cinque Terre Easter table setting
When I put together this Easter table setting, I was planning my trip to Cinque Terre. But before leaving, I wanted to have a seasonal brunch or lunch at home. I had read books and watched many pictures of the Ligurian coastal towns. The palette of these unique...
The Ligurian Torta Pasqualina recipe from Genoa
Torta Pasqualina: the recipe of the Ligurian Easter savory tart with greens, ricotta, and eggs.
what to eat in Siena
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!
Italian smoked salmon pasta recipe
Italian smoked salmon pasta recipe (penne al salmone) made with penne pasta, smoked salmon, heavy cream, white wine, a hint of brandy, and fresh parsley. A delicious, festive, and traditional Italian pasta dish for Christmas Eve!
