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Simple and easy Italian recipes along with insightful kitchen experiences and tips which all lend to simpler cooking.
If you have ever been to Italy and had a craving for ice cream and decided to walk into a store to buy some – you might be surprised at what you get. The first time I had gelato was in Rome during the summer. It was not what I expected as (read full article)
I have used espresso pots for over 10 years and am happy show you how to use them. In fact I’ve made a video you can watch at the end of the post where I illustrate how to use one. Using stovetop espresso makers or pots as they are sometime (read full article)
Have you ever become confused wondering what the difference is between Italian bread and other breads such as French bread? Have you are wandered through the bakery asking yourself which one is the Italian bread? Maybe I’m showing signs of my (read full article)
I did not grow up cooking Italian food, but I did grow up eating it. Although there is a big difference, I did not realize the difference until I was older and needed to start cooking proper meals for my husband and I when we got married. So I̵ (read full article)
Today if you go to any restaurant that offers bruscetta on the menu, you will most likely get a piece of toasted Italian bread or other artisan bread, with chopped tomatoes seasoned with too much olive oil, garlic, salt and oregano piled much too hig (read full article)
Caponata is a lesser known recipe among the world of antipasto dishes. Some would prefer to call this dish a relish. The main ingredient is eggplant and you use it as a topping on toasted Italian garlic bread. But it is not eggplant alone that th (read full article)
I do not remember growing up with capers, but I know we always had them in the refrigerator. I really couldn’t say what recipes they were used in. But recently I have found that they are an important ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes, (read full article)
OK, OK I hear you… sometimes is just easier to buy breadcrumbs at the store. I agree. But you might be surprised that many Italians make their own fresh breadcrumbs more often than you might think. The ironic thing is, Italians typically ju (read full article)
Have you ever seen Smart Balance advertise their olive oil and butter mixture? Believe it or not, this is nothing new, and you can make get yourself. It was new for me when I first got married. My husband would take some butter in a container, an (read full article)
Whether you are toasting almonds, walnuts, or pine nuts – how to toast nuts is pretty much the same method regardless of the type of nut. Toasting nuts bring out more flavor and character which is less noticeable than when eating the nuts raw (read full article)
Here is a really easy recipe that I’m not even sure can be called a recipe because it is so easy! I mention this recipe because summertime is coming and I look at my garden and I’m known going to have some wonderful tomatoes. So here (read full article)
The Delonhi GM6000 Gelato Maker is a must have for anyone who treasures the unique taste and flavor of Italian gelato. What is Gelato? Gelato is different from regular American ice cream in that it has less butterfat. It does not have as such a r (read full article)
Sometimes doing this website is torture. It forces me to spend most of my time writing, studying and learning about all things Italian. The more I learn the more I realize how little I know. From cooking tips and recipes to how to serve esp (read full article)
As one who enjoys Italian cooking and preparing recipes for others – including my family – I want to make sure that I’m cooking not only delicious and amazingly good food that everyone will want to eat again, but also food which i (read full article)
If you try and look for zucchini pasta in a store, you will not find anything that reads zucchini pasta. However, you can buy some fresh zucchini in the vegetable section and easily make your own. Here is How to use Zucchini as Pasta All you need t (read full article)
Vietri is a company which has made it possible for those around the world to appreciate the work of Italian artisans through handcrafted dinnerware decor. You can find many of their products showcased at online merchants such as Amazon.com. QUALITY V (read full article)
One of the key benefits of the Mediterranean diet is that it involves the use of olive oil. Olive oil is an essential ingredient in all Mediterranean regions, and that of course includes Italy. Olive Oil There are many types of olive oil. You can (read full article)
It may be tempting to use the Italian dressing in a bottle to season your pasta salad, but before you do I want to say one thing…. “STOP!” Did you know you can easily and quickly make your own dressing? Real dressing for Italian (read full article)
This is a question I asked myself only 2 days ago. A family member recently had gone to the hospital with concerns of a rapid heart rate. The doctors wanted to shock the heart to regulate the heart beat since it was a little off. My family memb (read full article)
Cholesterol is found in the blood in two forms. LDL and HDL. LDL is bad, and HDL is good. You can think of these like the good guy and the bad guy scenario. LDL is the bad guy. Actually, think of it more like a gang. When too many are i (read full article)
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