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Making Pasta for the Pope: Abruzzo’s Mastri Pastai

by Barry Lillie | Wed, 05/16/2012 - 04:12

From the staple of student cuisine to the tables of the Vatican, in bakes and Bolognese; even collages made at nursery school, can there be a more versatile…

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Carciofi in Rome - Artichokes in Rome: a Delicious Recipe

by Francesca Re Manning | Fri, 03/30/2012 - 04:51

I always come back energized after spending some time in Rome. It might be the chaos, the nonsensicalness of the traffic, the cloud of smells and colours, the…

Prohibited Recipes: Traditional Dishes cooking Unusual Creatures

by ITALY | Tue, 03/20/2012 - 09:53

words by Elizabeth Ganley-RoperA new controversial book, Ricette Proibite: Rane, Asini, Rondinotti, Gatti e Tartarughe nella Tradizione Alimentare by Tebaldo…

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Fish Markets in Palermo: Stuffed Squid Recipe

by Francesca Re Manning | Fri, 03/02/2012 - 04:26

I have always thought that markets are a fantastic source of inspiration and the perfect subject for infinite shots. They truly fascinate me revealing the true…

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"Recycling" Panettone: Recipe for Special Italian Christmas Cakes

by ITALY | Wed, 12/21/2011 - 06:38

We propose a recipe to "recycle" a classic Italian panettone. If you find panettone too dry to be served at the end of a meal or would simply like to do…

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Christmas Recipes with Style

by ITALY | Mon, 12/19/2011 - 08:48

If you are thinking about an Italian Christmas lunch or dinner for your family and friends you can choose a traditional menu trational menu or decide to…

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Taste of Autumn: Mont Blanc and Easy Marron Glacè

by Sharon Rogers | Wed, 10/26/2011 - 04:38

Autumn is here and it’s time to enjoy seasonal produce such as chestnuts.Torta Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc) has French origins but is widely enjoyed in northern…

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Summer freshness: latte e menta all'Italiana!

by ITALY | Thu, 08/18/2011 - 04:07

Just a sip of a very refreshing Italian drink to enjoy with the whole family in the summer heat of an Italian ferragosto!Ingredients(per glass)3 ice cubes,…

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Pasta allo Scorfano - Scorpion fish Pasta

by ITALY | Wed, 08/03/2011 - 09:01

Let the fusilli swim in the sauce, eating it with a spoon while some kind soul bones the scorpion fish for you. If the one who has cooked this has done it…

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Italian Fish Soup: Cacciucco alla Livornese

by ITALY | Wed, 07/27/2011 - 04:14

When talking about fish soup or fish stew in Italy, Cacciucco alla Livornese is the first recipe popping in your head. The interesting history of this dish…