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Salad
Pasta Salad with Tomato, Mozzarella and Green Beans (Insalata di Cavatappi, Mozzarella, Pomodori e Fagiolini)
This recipe, is easy to multiply, it keeps well, and it is economical. The pasta can be dressed several hours ahead, but hold about half…
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Breakfast and Brunch
Potato and Egg Frico (with Asiago Cheese)
Frico is a traditional dish from the region of Friuli, Italy in which potatoes and cheese are baked together. This rendition uses eggs, so…
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Entree
Margherita Pizza
The quintessential thin crust pie, adorned simply with basil, mozzarella, and tomato sauce — San Marzano, of course. Salvatore Carollo and…
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Entree
Trofie with Pistachio Pesto and Orange Zest
Trofie is a short, thin, twisted, and spiral-shaped pasta that is also native to Italy’s Liguria region. Chef Marc Vetri of Philadelphia’s…
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Entree
Agrodolce
Agrodolce is a traditional sweet and sour sauce in Italian cuisine. Chef Franca DiRenzo is more savory than sweet folding in chicken…
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Dessert
Cherry Jam Tart (Torta di Pasta Frolla alla Genovese)
I used American Spoon's Sour Cherry Preserves for the filling, when I made this tart for the celebratory meal during the filming of my…
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Side Dish
Spicy Giardiniera (Giardiniera Piccante)
Start this at least 24 hours before you want to serve it to allow the pickling process to penetrate all of the vegetables. It will keep for…
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Appetizer
Italian Deviled Eggs (Uova Farcite)
My Italian version of this American favorite leaves out the mayo and replaces it with bright flavors reminiscent of salsa verde. They can…
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Entree
Shrimp and Leek Risotto
Inspired by the people she met on her journey through America's heartland, Lidia makes this creamy and delicious Shrimp & Leek Risotto…
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Entree
Beef Short Ribs Braised in Red Wine (Costolettine di Manzo Brasate)
America loves barbecued ribs, and I do as well, but Italians cook them in tomato sauce. The meat and sauce are absolutely succulent, and…
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Side Dish
Basic Polenta
Polenta is similar to grits. In northern Italy, where it is most common, it can be prepared and served in many different ways. In its most…
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Appetizer
Roasted Olives with Orange and Rosemary (Olive al Forno con Agrumi e Rosmarino)
Big green Castelvetrano olives are delicious prepared this way, but any meaty olive will do well. Just change the baking time according to…
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Side Dish
Pork and Mustard Greens
In Wasau, Lidia makes Pork and Mustard Greens with Latricia, a member of Wisconsin’s Hmong Community. For the Hmong, who are refugees from…
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Appetizer
Cannellini and Pancetta Bruschetta
The beans can be made a day ahead; just warm them up before serving. This recipe might give more beans than you need, but they will keep…
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Dessert
Fried Ribbon Cookies (Crostoli)
In Padova, Treviso, and Venice (and elsewhere in Italy) sugar-dusted mounds of these fried cookies are served at weddings and holiday…
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Dessert
Anise Pizzelle
Make Martha Stewart's Anise Pizzelle from the "Classic Italian Cookies" episode of Martha Bakes.