Recipes

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by Anonymous (not verified) | Mon, 07/23/2018 - 00:34
Italian food is all about transforming the simplest of ingredients into extraordinary dishes. Its cuisine is especially adept at knowing perfectly how to bring…
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by Silvia Donati | Sat, 07/21/2018 - 05:02
We’ve selected some of our favorite recipes from the magazine for these hot summer days. What’s your favorite? Any of your own recipes you'd like to share with…
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by Francine Segan | Tue, 07/10/2018 - 04:54
Italy’s many refrigerator cakes are no-bake desserts perfect for summer. Here are three cakes that keeps fresh for days and actually improve with time, so are…
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by Francesca Re Manning | Thu, 06/21/2018 - 00:53
I recently asked a friend which adjective he would use to describe June and without hesitation he said “blooming”. I could not agree more.  Our garden, from…
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by Francine Segan | Fri, 06/15/2018 - 03:46
So much is in season now—eggplants, figs, juicy tomatoes and more.  All of summer’s vegetables and fruits pair wonderfully with pasta.   One of my favorite…
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by Francine Segan | Wed, 04/25/2018 - 17:42
Ah, Spring!  Finally, after a long winter of foods grown far away or in greenhouses, farmer’s markets are open and rich with produce. In Italy right now, there…
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by Silvia Donati | Thu, 04/05/2018 - 00:04
Italian cuisine tends to favor in-season ingredients, and, with the arrival of spring, there's plenty to work with. From peas to asparagus, from new potatoes…
Culture
by Francine Segan | Wed, 03/28/2018 - 11:31
Easter Monday is a national holiday in Italy with towns throughout the country holding special events. Two of the most unusual are an egg-cracking contest in…
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by Francine Segan | Thu, 03/08/2018 - 04:05
International Women's Day, or Festa Della Donna in Italy, is seen as a kind of “BFF Day” honoring womanhood and female friendships (though its roots are…
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by Francine Segan | Fri, 03/02/2018 - 03:11
Inhale the aroma of Strega, the golden elixir made in Campagna, and you’ll be transported to the raucous spice bazaars of Istanbul.  A classic Italian liqueur…