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Fried Zucchini Fritters Recipe (Frittelle di Zucchine)
This is a super easy recipe for crunchy and delicious fried zucchini fritters! These frittelle di zucchine, as they’re called in Italy, are one of our favorite ways to use...
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Fried Artichokes (Carciofi Fritti)
Fried artichokes are a classic Italian dish you can enjoy as an appetizer or a side dish. They're a perfect combination of crispy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors making them irresistible....
Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms (Fettuccine ai Funghi Porcini)
We shared photos of this fettuccine with porcini mushrooms on social media and our inbox imploded, everyone wanted the recipe. Well, we do love a good white sauce and porcini...
Patate e Peperoni Recipe AKA Patate e Pipi (Potatoes and Bell Peppers)
Patate e Peperoni, Sardella, N’duja, Fressurata, Pasta al Forno, Parmigiana, Vrasciole. These are the foods we think of when someone says the word Calabria. But let’s be clear, Patate e...
How to Make the Best Simple Salad Dressing at Home
What Makes Simple Salad Dressing So Good This simple salad dressing is light, simple, and perfect for everyday use! But what makes it so good? High-quality ingredients. Salads are a...
Best Fried Italian Meatballs (Vrasciole)
These are the best fried Italian 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...
Orecchiette with Broccoli (Orecchiette con Broccoli)
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)
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...
Classic Pizza Margherita Recipe
Pizza Margherita is one of the most traditional and delicious Italian recipes in existence. With a perfectly chewy dough layered with freshly crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella,...
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 with Garlic and Olive Oil
Pasta with garlic and olive oil, or pasta aglio e olio as they say in Italian, is a classic and simple Italian pasta dish. Since it only takes about 20 minute...
Seppie Fritte (Fried Cuttlefish)
In Calabria they fry just about everything, but fried cuttlefish (seppie fritte) is something they do extremely well! With hundreds of mile of coastline it’s no surprise they fry every seafood imaginable....
Classic Italian Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Eggs, guanciale, and pasta, Classic Italian Pasta Carbonara is a favorite in the U.S. because it’s basically American breakfast wrapped up into pasta form. It’s another Italian dish that's so incredibly...
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese (Ragù Bolognese)
Originally from the city of Bologna, tagliatelle alla bolognese is a delicious dish made up of a rich, meaty sauce and silky homemade pasta. This recipe will take you on a flavorful...
Traditional Tomato Bruschetta
Traditional Bruschetta is a typical Italian farmer dish. Widespread in Italy, it was born for the necessity of farmers to preserve bread. Nowadays it is mostly served as a fast appetizer. The name...
Pasta al Pomodoro The Most Simple and Traditional Italian Dish
Pasta al pomodoro is one of the most famous Italian dishes. The dish was created in Naples, south Italy by Ippolito Cavalcanti in the early 1800’s. The original Pasta al...