Lentils like other beans are legumes but compared to other types of dried beans, lentils are relatively quick and easy to prepare. Lentils are great in salads as they...
I recently made a lovely batch of creamy smooth ricotta cheese that I wanted to use in a baked pasta dish. I make lasagna and cannelloni all the time...
I love my KitchenAid stand mixer and use it often throughout the week for basic mixing, and even kneading my dough at times when baking bread. I also use...
Ricotta cheese is widely used in Italian cooking in everything from appetizers to desserts. It is a very soft, low-fat cheese that is actually a by-product of cheese making...
I love the variety of artisan sandwich breads we have available in the US which all make amazing sandwiches. One of my favorite breads is an onion and cheese...
A traditional peasant recipe that is a great, stick to your ribs dish, Pasta e fagioli or pasta fagioli, simply means “pasta and beans”, referring to the two main...
This is a true Milanese Ossobuco made without tomatoes, very similar to the dishes I enjoyed while we were living in Milano for eight years. Ossobuco is made with...
There are many vegetables that are available year round, but green beans are one vegetable that always seems to be available fresh in our stores, is very versatile and...
Was eating healthier one of your New Year’s resolutions once again this year? If so, then consider adding more Italian meals to your diet. It is well known that...
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