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La Genovese
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A Carnevale Ogni Scherzo Vale
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Back to Your Italian Roots: The Ciampi Family That Didn't Exist
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As part of the celebrations marking the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death, and for a week only, the tapestries, made between 1515 and 1519, are on display on the lower walls of the Sistine…

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pasta la genovese
La Genovese
Naples is famous the world over for its pizza. But among Neapolitans there is another dish that is held in equally high (if not higher) esteem. It is called La Genovese, and it is one of the most…
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horseradish pasta
Ferricelli al Rafano: Pasta with Horseradish Tomato Sauce
Traditionally, this dish is served with pasta called “ferricelli,” named after the iron rod the dough was rolled around. It’s a lovely toothsome pasta, but of course, the recipe is fabulous with any…
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corzetti
Corzetti with Marjoram Pine Nut Pesto: Corzetti al Battuto di Pinoli
Corzetti (also called curzetti and croxetti), an especially uniquely shaped pasta, has been popular since the middle ages and get its name from corzetto, a 14th century Genoa coin.
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Torta co’ Bischeri agli Spinaci: Tuscan Sweet Spinach Pie
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Scrippelle ‘Mbusse
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