recipes

Simple Salad Dressing

Yes, we eat a lot of pasta, however, we also eat a lot of salad! As long as there’s olive oil on at least one thing on the table we’re...

Simple Salad Dressing

Yes, we eat a lot of pasta, however, we also eat a lot of salad! As long as there’s olive oil on at least one thing on the table we’re...

Best Italian Fried Meatballs

Best Italian Fried Meatballs (Vrasciole)

These are the best Italian fried meatballs and in Calabria they’re called vrasciole. Italians love meatballs including them in soups, pasta al forno, and more. In south Italy, they usually...

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Best Italian Fried Meatballs (Vrasciole)

These are the best Italian fried meatballs and in Calabria they’re called vrasciole. Italians love meatballs including them in soups, pasta al forno, and more. In south Italy, they usually...

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orecchiette-with-broccoli

Orecchiette with Broccoli (Orecchiette con Broc...

This orecchiette with broccoli recipe (orecchiette con broccoli) makes a super creamy sauce and comes together in less than 30 minutes. This dish is originally from Puglia, Italy. The region...

Orecchiette with Broccoli (Orecchiette con Broc...

This orecchiette with broccoli recipe (orecchiette con broccoli) makes a super creamy sauce and comes together in less than 30 minutes. This dish is originally from Puglia, Italy. The region...

Pasta con Pancetta e Zucchine Recipe (Pasta with Pancetta and Zucchini)

Pasta con Pancetta e Zucchine Recipe (Pasta wit...

Giuseppe’s mom made us pasta con pancetta e zucchini during our visit to Calabria in 2019. Although we visit 1-2 times per year we don’t usually repeat recipes. Some exceptions...

Pasta con Pancetta e Zucchine Recipe (Pasta wit...

Giuseppe’s mom made us pasta con pancetta e zucchini during our visit to Calabria in 2019. Although we visit 1-2 times per year we don’t usually repeat recipes. Some exceptions...

Neapolitan Pizza Recipe

Neapolitan Pizza Recipe

The History of Pizza Pizza is a part of Italy’s cultural human heritage. There were different pizza movements, especially during the 500s and 600s including a soft pizza dough served...

Neapolitan Pizza Recipe

The History of Pizza Pizza is a part of Italy’s cultural human heritage. There were different pizza movements, especially during the 500s and 600s including a soft pizza dough served...

Pasta all'Amatriciana

Pasta all'Amatriciana

Pasta all’Amatriciana is made with guanciale, tomatoes, and pasta. It’s known as a classic Roman dish, however, a version of it is made in most households throughout Italy because it’s...

Pasta all'Amatriciana

Pasta all’Amatriciana is made with guanciale, tomatoes, and pasta. It’s known as a classic Roman dish, however, a version of it is made in most households throughout Italy because it’s...

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