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• Bell Pepper Pasta

  

  Italians rarely get tired of a good tomato sauce, but when they do they often resort to a tomato sauce variation. This recipe is based on the simple addition... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pesto, Potatoes and Green Beans Pasta

  

  This article is about pesto, the second most famous Italian pasta sauce, after the tomato one. However, this is not about the super-traditional way to make... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Panino, the Italian Sandwich

  

  In Italy, just like in all Europe and North America, a sandwich is a popular lunch option, and in some cases also a quick dinner alternative. Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Seven Links

  

  A few days ago I had the honor of being nominated by Nami (@ Just One Cookbook) for the Seven Links Challenge. It consists of selecting seven of my existing... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Asparagi Alla Milanese

  

  Of simple Italian recipes that are almost unknown in outside of Italy, Milanese-style Asparagus would probably rank near the top. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Insalata Di Riso

  

  'Insalata di Riso' (rice salad) is an informal Italian dish that is especially popular in the summer as an appetizer, or as a refreshing first course,... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Birthday Blog

  

  It has been one year already! I started this blog at the end of July 2010 out of sheer exhasperation. I felt that Italian cuisine was too often completely... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tortiglioni all'Arrabbiata

  

  Sugo* all'Arrabbiata is a classic pasta sauce from Central/Southern Italy that can be prepared very quickly, while the pasta cooks. Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Italian Courses

  

  Italians like structure in the way they eat. To them, the balance between the different courses of the meal is as important as the balance between the... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Home-style Pizza

  

  Unless you have a brick oven in your backyard, pizza isn't exactly something that you can make at home; the regular kitchen oven simply can't reach high enough... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Magic of Autogrill

  

  If you are Italian, or if you have driven around Italy, you are probably familiar with "Autogrill" as a chain of restaurants that serve the highways all... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bruschetta

  

  , plural 'bruschette' (brus-ket-aye), is a very popular appetizer born in the 16th century in central and southern Italy. The bruschetta then spread to the... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pasta Names Explained

  

  In this atypical post, we will go over some of the most common pasta cuts, and describe the origins of their names. We will use the following template: Italian... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Aperitivo

  

  Known in North America by the French name apéritif, an aperitivo is a drink meant to be had before the meal as an appetizer. To this purpose, the apertitivo is... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Rice Demystified

  

  Rice plays an important role in Italian cuisine, especially in the North as the main ingredient of risotto, and may be found in timbales and soufflés. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino

  

  Aglio (pronounced 'ah-llyo'), Olio e Peperoncino (Garlic, Oil and Chili Pepper) is one of the simplest and most popular Italian pasta sauces, and one of the mos... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cooking Pasta 101

  

  In the Pasta 101 article we went through the different types of pasta and the Italian traditions around it. Let's now talk some more on how to cook pasta, and... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Olive Oil Facts

  

  Along with wine and pasta, olive oil is one of the food items Italy is most known for. Olive oil is the only oil extracted from an actual fruit, as opposed to... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pasta with Gorgonzola

  

  This quick and versatile recipe is another great representative of the cuisine of Northern Italy. With any kind of strong, creamy cheese and a handful of... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Antipasto

  

  The word 'antipasto' (plural, 'antipasti') comes from anti- (before) and pasto (meal), and has absolutely nothing to do with pasta. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES