Italian-American
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Feast on Seven Fishes for an Italian-American Christmas Eve
Christmas is celebrated all over the...
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Best New Regional & Cultural Cookbooks for Fall 2019
There are so many new cookbooks coming out this fall we'll still be working our way out of the pile...
Recipe Round-Ups
Dessert Lasagna Is the Ultimate Crowd Pleaser
Most of us have heard of lasagna, the classic Italian dish of layered pasta, meat, and ricotta cheese...
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What Is the Difference Between Stuffed, Pan, and Deep Dish Pizza?
As a dad who is typically responsible for preparing meals, every once in a while I cheat and order...
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What Is the Difference Between Pizza Margherita and Cheese Pizza?
Both are Italian classics and covered in cheese, but if you're looking for a slice of pizza Margherita...
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What Is the Difference Between Regular and Sicilian Pizza?
According to rules of etiquette, one should refrain from discussing potentially contentious topics...
Food Trends
These Fall-Inspired Chicken Parmesan Dishes More Than Hit the Spot
Forget that whole, “can't teach an old dog new tricks,” “so last season” thing. Chicken parm ain’t...
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What's the Difference between Calzone and Stromboli?
While they both fall into the category of portable pizzas, calzones and stromboli are not to be confused...
Food News
What Makes Good or Bad New York Pizza?
New York isn't the only town with distinctive pies—just see Detroit style pizza for proof. But if...
Italian-American Recipes
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Caesar Salad
A real-deal Caesar salad recipe with plenty of anchovies and garlic.
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Easy Veggie Risotto
An easy vegetarian dish made with vegetable broth, Parmesan cheese, and zucchini.
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Creamy Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli
This pasta recipe, full of chicken sausage and tender broccoli florets, is tossed with fusilli pasta...
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Pesto and Pea Lasagna
This pesto and pea lasagna recipe is a vegetarian dish with basil pesto, peas, ricotta cheese, Parmesan...
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Easy Spinach Lasagna
This easy spinach lasagna recipe is made with layers of creamy ricotta and spinach filling, tomato...
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Italian Sausage Calzone
This delicious calzone stuffed with Italian sausage might look fancy but is easier to make than you...
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Pollo alla Valdostana (Chicken with Prosciutto and Fontina Cheese)
This recipe for boneless, skinless chicken breasts has fontina cheese and prosciutto in a wine sauce...
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Marinara Sauce
Learn to make homemade tomato sauce and never go back to store-bought. This healthy recipe is great...