Boletus edulis–that’s the fancy-pants name for porcini–is hardly a come-hither sort of name, but with a taste like this, who cares?
Butter Pecan Affogato
Oct 07, 2011 by
Straight from Venice by way of Charleston, this Southern belle cheats a little, usurping the role of vanilla gelato with butter pecan ice cream.
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- 30 M
- 30 M
- 5
Tomatoes Provençal
Sep 12, 2011 by
Is there anything as sweetly satisfying as heirloom tomatoes eaten raw over the sink? Still, when you tire of that, there’s always this deeply satiating tactic.
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- 10 M
- 40 M
- 29
Giant Ravioli | Ravioloni Valle Scannese
Jul 05, 2011 by
And by “giant,” we mean ginormous. Whopping. Biggest ever. Cookbook author and intrepid pasta eater Domenica Marchetti divulges both recipe and reason.
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- 45 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 10
Fresh Egg Pasta Dough
Jul 05, 2011 by
Tastes just like what they slide in front of you at trattorias in Italy, with someone’s nonna in back rolling out sheets of fresh pasta, upper arms jiggling.
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- 25 M
- 25 M
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Simple Tomato Sauce | Sugo di Pomodoro Semplice
Jul 05, 2011 by
As the title promises, this recipe is simple. Maybe even beyond simple. Even so, this seasonal must tastes like summer in a can.
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- 10 M
- 45 M
- 4
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with Potatoes
May 15, 2011 by
Rabe. Raab. Rapini. Call it what you will, but this mustardy green veggie of Italian descent is never better than when jumbled with sautéed garlic and crisped potatoes.
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Brown Butter Pasta
Apr 13, 2011 by
This tempting tangle of fettuccine, brown butter, and eggs makes paltry pantry items somehow seem perfectly lovely for brunch, lunch, or a late, late, late supper.
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- 20 M
- 30 M
- 14
Semolina Gnocchi | Gnocchi di Semola
Apr 06, 2011 by
This sexy, simple gnocchi is all Roman La Dolce Vita, made with semolina flour and not potato. See for yourself how seductive it can be.
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- 30 M
- 1 H, 15 M
- 33
Polenta Layer Cake with Meat Sauce
Mar 15, 2011 by
In this inspired Italian creation, traditional lasagna noodles are supplanted by polenta. Trust us, you’ll feel no guilt nor regret over forsaking custom.
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- 20 M
- 2 H
- 14
Personal Pan Lasagna
Feb 14, 2011 by
This loosely defined “lasagna” is an easy little cheat of a recipe that relies on frozen ravioli, jarred sauce, and shredded cheese. Shhhhhh.
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- 15 M
- 45 M
- 35
Basic Polenta
Feb 14, 2011 by
This basic polenta recipe is the perfect base for so many Italian dishes. Add cheese, top it with sauce or meat, cut it into squares and fry it. Shall we go on?
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- 30 M
- 30 M
- 2
Lobster Fra Diavolo | Aragosta Fra Diavolo
Feb 09, 2011 by
This swanky pasta dish, gilded with chunks of sweet, sweet lobster and hints of finely chopped chile, lends a little extravagance to everyday spaghetti.
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- 30 M
- 1 H
- 11
Open Lasagna of Mushrooms, Pine Nuts, and Thyme
Feb 07, 2011 by
Elegance was never achieved with such ease. Simply stack cooked lasagna noodles with sauteed ‘shrooms and smother with a luxurious cream sauce for some everyday extravagance.
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- 25 M
- 25 M
- 19
Christmas Eve Calamari | Calamari in Umido per la Vigilia di Natale
Dec 20, 2010 by
Slurp this bowl of Christmas Eve Calamari, rich with onions, garlic, tomatoes, Italian bread, and, of course, the glorious calamari rings and tentacles.
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- 45 M
- 1 H, 45 M
- 6
Christmas Eve Calamari: Feast of the One Fish
Dec 20, 2010 by
The Feast of the Seven Fishes in Domenica Marchetti’s home stars one fish: calamari. It’s the centerpiece of her Christmas Eve dinner.
Sweet Pork Sausages with Roasted Grapes
Nov 22, 2010 by
A decidedly Umbrian dish in which pork sausages and plump grapes are coaxed to tender goodness and jammy sweetness, respectively. You’re welcome.
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- 10 M
- 35 M
- 2
Hog Heaven: Lardo di Colonnata
Nov 01, 2010 by
Lardo di Colonnata is the pristine, silky fat from pigs that sup on forest nuts near the Italian town of Colonnata and that’s cured in an herby brine.
Eggplant Caponata
Sep 30, 2010 by
Eggplant, celery, fennel, zucchini, onion, tomatoes, olives, raisins, and pine nuts, oh my! Sicilian heaven in the form of a pleasingly tart side dish of sorts.
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- 30 M
- 3 H
- 7
Gnocchetti with Pancetta, Chanterelles, and Mint
Sep 28, 2010 by
Don’t you love a dish that can be tossed together at the last second yet tastes like someone’s Italian grandmother slaved over it for hours? Us, too.
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- 25 M
- 2