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9 Delicious Italian Recipes for the Whole Family

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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Our Favorite ITALY Magazine Summer Recipes

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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Three Italian “Refrigerator” Cakes-Perfect for Summer

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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What’s in Season Now: Elderflowers

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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Pasta Perfect for June’s Bounty

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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Surprising Combination for Spring: Pasta with Fruit

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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9 Italian Spring Recipes You'll Love

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

Two Unusual Ways to Spend Easter Monday in Italy

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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Mimosa-Inspired Recipes for International Women’s Day

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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Cooking with Strega: Italy’s Bewitching Liqueur

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…