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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
There are two types of fats from food – bad fat and good fat. Bad fat is saturated fat. You will find this type of fat in food items like butter, lard, mayo etc, animal meat, and cheese. Just look at the labels. You don’t have to (read full article)
The Mediterranean Diet is not a strict diet and those who follow it, I would imagine don’t feel they are on a “diet” per se. In fact, as some argue (such as Ivo Abraham, Chief Scientist, Matrix45; Professor, University of Arizona (read full article)
Pizza Ideas for Theme Parties Guest Post by Chris Molnar Pizza and parties go hand-in-hand, especially at birthday parties, and while watching movies or television shows. Set up your t.v. trays, sit in your easy chair with a plate and a couple slices (read full article)
With summer quickly approaching, it is no wonder I’ve been craving more fresh vegetables. I’ve got my green thumb in full force this year, with my own little garden. Of course my veggies haven’t matured yet but it is just a matt (read full article)
Recently, I’ve been hearing a new buzz word – “real food”. Maybe it has been around for a long time, but in my case it is new. Real food is considered to be food that is whole – not artificial ingredients or food addit (read full article)
Here is an easy way to create some tasty garlic bread next time you are cooking a meal. It makes a great companion food for roasted chicken with garlic and olive oil, pasta recipes, or even soup. Roast the garlic in the oven as you normally would, (read full article)
Durum is a type of wheat that is used in many pastas. The endosperm is yellow, which is why pasta has that yellowish color. pasta Have you heard of semolina? Semolina comes from durum wheat. It is actually the endosperm all ground up! Durum has (read full article)
Tubular pasta is pasta that is in the form of a tube. How is that for an easy answer? Penne But really, this style of pasta still comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. From large manicotti pasta (these are the ones that look like big pipes), (read full article)
Panettone bread literally means, “Bread of Toni”. It is also called Panettone di Milan, which translates, “Bread of Toni from Milan”. Panettone is typically associated with Christmas time, but it can also be enjoyed the oth (read full article)
Panettone bread literally means, “Bread of Toni”. It is also called Panettone di Milan, which translates, “Bread of Toni from Milan”. Panettone is typically associated with Christmas time, but it can also be enjoyed the oth (read full article)
Sounds rather simple yes? I agree, but even after all these years of cooking it, I still on occasion check the box for the length of time. Different brands use different quality ingredients, and this can be one factor that can affect how you cook t (read full article)
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