Meatballs are one of the most beloved dishes of Italian cuisine. There are many versions that use different types of minced meat. I always use a mixture of ground pork and veal and my children love it. Try my…
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Meat rolls with ham and cheese are a delicious second course, which can be prepared in a short time. It consists of thin slices of veal on which are placed a slice of ham and a slice of scamorza…
Cioppino is a mixed fish soup which is cooked in California, especially in the bay of San Francisco. It was probably originally created by Genoese fishermen who immigrated to the United States and the word which gave the name…
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SPAGHETTI & POLPETTINE (A Real Italian Meatballs Pasta Dish)
The recipe for spaghetti with meatballs, however, is typical of different Italian regions that have their own traditions and their way of making it handed down from generation to generation. Because spaghetti with meatballs is a family dish, one…
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Spaghetti and Meatballs, an Italian-American Myth
Spaghetti and meatballs: is it really an insult to Italian cuisine? For years the famous (or infamous?) spaghetti and meatballs, ubiquitous in the United States, especially in the restaurants of Little Italy, have represented one of the many false…
Braciola is a term which, in northern Italy, refers to a cut of meat with bone from the loin of cattle and pigs. At one time, it even referred to a rib of beef or a veal chop. Today,…
As most of the Pugliese dishes, the Bombette were a common meal among the poorest, who used to take the fatty cuttings that nobody else wanted, to gain some strength and energy. Now Bombette are really popular and a…
Tender and flavorful meat cooked with vegetables, wine tomatoes, herbs and spices. It’s comfort food at it’s best plus you can’t beat one pot meals. You can either cook this in a slow cooker or in the…
Pasta with sardines is a typical recipe of Sicilian cooking now known by many people. It is a poor recipe made with simple and cheap ingredients. YIELD: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 lb linguine or bucatini 1 chopped…
Chicken cacciatora can be cooked with white wine, tomato sauce, white wine, red wine, vinegar or broth. It is a recipe born in the countryside, and as such takes advantage of the few seasonal ingredients that are easily available.…