Authentic Italian Pistachio Cream (Crema al Pistacchio) Recipe

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Crema al Pistacchio is a luxurious Italian pistachio cream made from shelled pistachios, white chocolate, butter and milk. Silky and indulgent, it works beautifully as a spread on toast or bread, a spoonable treat, or as a filling for doughnuts, pastries and cakes. This homemade version is quick to prepare and stores well in the … Read more

Homemade Cavatelli Pasta Recipe: Step-by-Step Guide

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How to make homemade cavatelli pasta with just two simple ingredients. These small shell-shaped pastas come from southern Italy—particularly Molise and Puglia—and are made from an eggless semolina dough, which makes them easy to prepare and perfect with your favorite sauce. Cavatelli are enjoyable and straightforward to shape by hand; a special tool helps for … Read more

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Dates and Walnuts for Fall Meals

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Delicious sautéed Brussels sprouts with dates and walnuts — a festive, flavorful side that pairs beautifully with roast dinners and vegetarian mains. This simple recipe is ready in about 30 minutes.

Brussels sprouts often get a bad rap when overcooked and boiled until mushy. This sautéed Brussels sprouts recipe restores their reputation. Quartered and sautéed in a little olive oil and butter with chicken stock, sweet chopped dates and crunchy walnuts, they become sticky, savory and truly delicious.

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Gnocco Fritto: Authentic Italian Fried Dough Recipe and Serving Tips

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Gnocco Fritto (also called Crescentine) is a classic snack from Emilia-Romagna, Italy. These are light, crispy pillows of fried savoury dough best served warm alongside cured meats and soft cheeses. Hailing from the same region as Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma ham and Mortadella, gnocco fritto pairs beautifully with regional favourites like Ragu alla Bolognese and Tortellini … Read more

Classic Italian Baked Beef Lasagna Recipe

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A classic, from-scratch Lasagne al Forno (Italian beef lasagna) that’s the ultimate comfort food. This recipe combines a rich homemade beef ragu, silky béchamel sauce, fresh pasta sheets and melted mozzarella for a bubbling, golden bake everyone will love.

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Roasted Cherry Tomato Spaghetti with Burrata and Spicy Nduja

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Spaghetti tossed in a silky, creamy roasted cherry tomato sauce, finished with a dollop of burrata and crunchy ’Nduja breadcrumbs. This elevated yet simple pasta is perfect for a relaxed weekend meal or to serve when you want something a little special. I adore a classic Pasta al Pomodoro for its elegant simplicity. This version … Read more

Ribollita: Hearty Tuscan Vegetable and Bread Soup

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Ribollita is a classic Tuscan vegetable soup made with cannellini beans, cavolo nero, crusty bread, potatoes and garlic. It’s nourishing, full of flavour and perfect for cold evenings. This hearty, stew-like soup is traditionally served in winter across Tuscany. The name ribollita literally means “reboiled” because the soup is often made from leftover minestrone and … Read more

Seven P Pasta Recipe: Classic Italian Pasta alle Sette P

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Pasta alle Sette P is a comforting Tuscan pasta made with seven ingredients that all start with the letter P in Italian. A creamy tomato sauce combines leeks, pancetta and peas for a rich, satisfying flavor. The recipe is straightforward and flexible, so you can adapt it to what you have on hand.

A bowl of penne pasta with a creamy tomato Tuscan sauce on a wooden background with a blue napkin at the side.

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Crispy Veal Milanese (Cotoletta alla Milanese) Recipe

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Veal Milanese (Cotoletta alla Milanese) is a classic dish from Milan in Lombardy. It features tender bone-in veal chops coated in fine breadcrumbs, pan-fried in butter and olive oil until golden and crisp, then finished with a squeeze of lemon. Serve with an arugula salad and roast potatoes or fries for a traditional accompaniment. Simple … Read more