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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Cioppino
Cioppino is San Francisco's real treat: a gorgeously garlicky tomato-based seafood stew that's adaptable...
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Parisian Gnocchi with Brown Butter, Basil, & Cherry Tomatoes
While making your own gnocchi might sound difficult, this Parisian take on an Italian classic is surprisingly...
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Easy Tomato Sauce
All it takes is four ingredients: olive oil, garlic, onion, and crushed tomatoes.
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Shrimp Scampi Sub Sandwich
This easy and delicious summery seafood sandwich can be made in under 30 minutes! Kids and adults...
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Turkey Sausage Lasagna
This turkey sausage lasagna recipe is layered with tomato sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella.
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Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
This chicken Parmesan sandwich is crunchy, juicy, and blanketed with plenty of rich tomato sauce and...
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Garlic Bread
This classic garlic bread recipe is an Italian-American favorite of toasted bread covered in garlic...
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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...