120-Year-Old Recipe for Italian Almond Christmas Cookies

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Want to try something new this Christmas? If yes, I’ve got a fun thing for you. Here’s a 120-year-old Italian almond Christmas cookies, straight from the most fascinating cookbook I’ve ever read. These delicious cookies burst with sweet, authentic flavors. They’re a journey back in time echoing the wholesomeness and warmth of homemade traditions. I […]

Traditional Panforte Italian Christmas Cake Recipe

How to make Italian Panforte for Christmas

As the holiday season approaches and family tables beckon with a bounty of traditional delicacies, there’s one Italian dessert that stands out for its remarkable tapestry of flavors — Panforte. This Tuscan treasure, originating from the medieval city of Siena, embraces the warm hum of spices, the sweet, chewy succulence of candied fruits, and the […]

Easy Roasted Artichokes: A Simple Recipe to Love

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I have always thought that fresh artichokes are among the most underrated vegetables.  People see all the outer leaves, the fuzzy choke, and the sharp tips, and suddenly everyone wants to reach for the canned version instead.  I understand it. Whole artichokes look intense. But once you prepare one a couple of times, it becomes […]

Authentic Italian Pasta Dishes to Know, Make, and Eat

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If there is one aspect of Italian food I could talk about forever, it is pasta.  I love how Italian cuisine treats pasta as more than just a quick dinner.  It is a full conversation about regional differences, local ingredients, technique, and classic flavors that have been repeated and perfected for generations.  When you really […]

Quick and Easy Spicy Sauteed Squid Recipe

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When I’m in Whole Foods I always check out the seafood counter to see if they have fresh squid. I love a good sautèed calamari dish. It’s quick, easy and pretty healthy. Here’s how I usually make it.