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Stracciatella Soup
A hallmark of winter cooking in the Lazio region, stracciatella is most commonly described as the Italian equivalent of egg drop soup. It is tradit...
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Tuscan Acquacotta
It simply doesn’t get more down to earth than aquacotta, a quintessential Tuscan peasant dish originating in the village of Maremma. An incredibly ...
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Zuppa Toscana
Zuppa Toscana combines so many of our favorite flavors in one place -- a little spiciness, courtesy of hot Italian-style sausage, coupled to the ro...
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Popular Italian Cheeses
Nobody really knows how the Italian fixation with cheese developed, but we do know it is a love affair millennia in the making.
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The Feast of the Seven Fishes
When you think of Christmas, fish may not be the first thing that comes to mind. For many Italian Americans, however, a seafood dinner called the F...
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Italian Cold Weather Snacks
When it's cold outside, it's the perfect time to turn down the lights, pour yourself a glass of wine, and cook up a delicious snackiceddu (Sicilia...
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All About Frutta Martorana: Sicilian Marzipan
If you visit a Sicilian pastry shop in November, you'll find a plethora of colorful miniature fruits lining the display cases. These colorful treat...
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Your Guide to Italian Christmas Cookies
When it comes to cookies, few do it better than the Italians! Amaretti, ricciarelli, cantuccini, and pizzelle are sweet treats with fascinating sto...
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6 Italian Coffee Culture Traditions
Many of our favorite coffee traditions and beverages are indebted to Italian coffee culture. Since the first espresso shot was pulled in 1900s Ital...
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Italian Stocking Stuffers
Stuff those stockings with specialty Italian candy. Here's how you can surprise them with Italian sweets like gianduia, amaretti, amarelli licorice...
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An Introduction to Italian Panettone
The halls are decked, the antipasti's arranged...all that's left is the panettone. Celebrate panettone in all its glory with these fascinating pan...
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Sabrina’s Tiramisu
Sabrina Di Piazza is an amazing cook and her famous tiramisu is no exception. Sabrina describes her favorite recipe as “non-traditional” because o...
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Affogato: Italy’s Simplest Dessert
As summer comes to a close, we are brewing our espresso at record pace. Our love of espresso grows as the days grow shorter, and we are enjoying it...
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