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Soup and Stew
Minestrone, Genoa Style
Be sure to soak the beans a day before you make the soup. There is a saying in Genoa that chi mangia pesto, non lascia mai Genova - "He who…
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Salad
Panzanella Salad
This panzanella salad recipe from Marc Matsumoto of No Recipes is more than a clever use of old bread and seasonal vegetables. The salt in…
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Dessert
Sicilian Fig Cookies
Fig-filled cookies are an absolute must on any Sicilian table. Watch Mary Ann Esposito make Sicilian Fig Cookies at CiaoItalia.com!
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Dessert
Biscotti Regina
Biscotti regina are an example of an Italian cookie which is not sliced and re baked, since biscotti in Italian just means cookies. Watch…
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Entree
Osteria Luchin's Potato Meatloaf
Vary the vegetables with asparagus or small peas. Watch Mary Ann Esposito make Osteria Luchin's Potato Meatloaf at CiaoItalia.com!
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Dessert
Piedmont Potato Casserole
Piemontese potato casserole, or patate pasticciate, is a rich, hearty dish that is perfect as a side dish to roasted meats. Watch Mary Ann…
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Dessert
Pear Cake
This delicious pear cake is best eaten the day it is made. Watch Mary Ann Esposito make Pear Cake at CiaoItalia.com!
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Dessert
Pears with Vanilla Sugar Syrup and Black Peppercorns
Mary Ann first had this delicious poached pear dessert while sitting at a table in the venerable Grand Hotel Timeo restaurant in Taormina,…
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Dessert
Sparkling Fruit Salad
Italians are crazy for watermelon but they don't eat it ice cold. Mixed with honeydew and cantaloupe, it makes a refreshing summer dessert.…
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Beverage
Bellini with Mascarpone
Bellini is an internationally well-known long drink cocktail that originated in Italy. It is a mixture of sparkling wine and peach puree,…
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Entree
Gourmet Pizza
Pizza di buongustaio means gourmet pizza, a departure from traditional pizza. Watch Mary Ann Esposito make Gourmet Pizza at CiaoItalia.com!
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Entree
Supreme Lasagna
We dare you to tell us you have seen a more beautiful lasagna. Adrielle of Somerville, Massachusetts submitted this recipe which was a…
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Dessert
Wine Cookies
These simple cookies taste amazing with a glass of wine. Sugar and cinnamon pair very nicely with wine. Kaitlin from Harrisburg,…
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Entree
Spaghetti alla Carbonara Piccantina
Erica from Washington, D.C. submitted this recipe which was a winner in our Italian recipe contest judged by Mary Ann Esposito of Ciao…
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Entree
Turkey Sausage Lasagna
Karen from Brooklyn, New York submitted this recipe which was a winner in our Italian recipe contest judged by Mary Ann Esposito of Ciao…
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Side Dish
Nona's Stuffed Peppers
Jeanne from Greenfield, Massachusetts submitted this recipe which was a winner in our Italian recipe contest judged by Mary Ann Esposito of…