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Cacio e Pepe
Beloved throughout Italy, this dish is one of the most famous pasta dishes, along with Carbonara, Gricia and Amatriciana, but among the four it is the simplest and one for whose preparation the fewest ingredients are needed. We are talking about “cacio e pepe”, a typical pasta in the Roman culinary tradition.
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Leslie's Kitchen: Beef Ragu with Pappardelle
Try this recipe on a slow day!
Just simmer all day until the meat is falling apart. Serve over pappardelle for a seriously delicious meal!!
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Leslie's Kitchen: Sourdough Margarita Pizza
This rustic Pizza is so simple to make and tastes delicious!
I don’t have a pizza oven or stone, so I just used my regular baking pan and it came out so good!
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Leslie's Kitchen: Stuffed Pasta Shells
What I love about this dish is that there are so many variations to try!
I added ground sausage however, you can leave that out and go with straight cheese or maybe add in some spinach. The possibilities are endless!
All About Parmigiano Reggiano
Whilst the method of making parmesan is in essence simple, it is an extreme labour of love. 550 litres of cow’s milk are required to craft just one wheel. Its raw ingredients need to be combined in perfect quantities and temperatures. The entire process is overseen by a master cheesemaker, whose hard work is marked on every wheel he works upon.
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Nonna's Kitchen: Homemade Gnocchi
The one we are going to prepare today is the classic Potato Gnocchi recipe inherited from my grandmother, who every Sunday or, at every special event, gathers us around a laid table.Its preparation is more fun when shared, there are those who mash the potatoes, those who shape the gnocchi, and those who peek out from under the table to steal one! Cooking is always a game, a chance to get together, a declaration of love.
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Leslie's Kitchen: Sourdough baked Brie
Sourdough baked Brie is a delicious option if you want to prepare something other than the classic baked Brie.
Bake a Brie round inside a loaf of sourdough bread. Use a fork to scoop out the warm Brie!
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Sicilian Stuffed Artichokes - “Carciofi Ammudicati”
For this recipe we move to the southernmost point of Italy, Sicily! The original name of the recipe is "Carciofi Ammudicati," which in Sicilian dialect literally means artichokes "stuffed with breadcrumbs." Simple ingredients chosen with special care respecting the seasonality of the raw materials, make this simple country dish an extraordinary explosion of flavor..
The Passeggiata
The passeggiata perfectly embodies the art of Italian living; first and foremost, its sheer simplicity is the secret to its endurance. From their food to their culture to their daily chores, the country prides itself in shirking excess. The uncomplicated nature of the passeggiata is the result of its success. Secondly, it also ties into the value of community and quality time, as this daily event reinforces a sense of belonging which is deeply cherished.
Mediterranean Daydreaming
The Mediterranean comes home to you: A curated list of music, books and films that will transport you all over the Med. Summer is beginning to creep up on us and it seems we are all ready to shake off our winter coats in favour of the sun’s warm embraces....
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Homemade Pasta : Le Tagliatelle
Making homemade pasta dates back generations, and for Italians this word means home, family and tradition. The process of making fresh handmade pasta has been handed down from generation to generation, the procedures, though they have changed over the years, begin with precise actions....One begins by sifting the flour "a...
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Meatballs in tomato sauce-Polpette Al Sugo
Grandmothers make them for grandchildren and mothers for their children, their aroma inebriates the house and "stealing" them from the pot is almost a must! But what are we talking about? Meatballs, of course! "Polpette al sugo" represents an inevitable dish of Italian cuisine, they can be found on all...
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Tagliatelle al ragù by Nonna Liliana
If we had to think of a dish to associate with Sunday in Italy surely “tagliatelle al ragù” would come to mind, one of these recipes that best reflects Italian gastronomy. In Italy it is traditionally served with “tagliatelle all'uovo”, fresh egg pasta, as we will prepare it today, but...
Tuscany's Top 5 Hidden Gems
Tuscany is one of Italy’s most venerated and visited regions in Italy welcoming up to 50 million tourists on a yearly basis. Famous for its Chianti wine, its Renaissance art, its luxurious truffles, and spectacular towns, it is no wonder that travellers flock from far and wide to experience Tuscan delights first-hand. However, whilst Florence, Siena and Pisa are never missed on a Tuscany trip, there are a whole host of hidden gems which ought to be seen. Nestled into the landscapes are charming towns which lie in wait to be discovered. Here is a list of 5 locations in Tuscany which should be added to your bucket list.
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Pasta Recipes and their Italian Region
It is impossible to deny that pasta is one of the world’s most adored ingredients. Made with humble, uncomplicated ingredients (usually just flour, water and/or eggs), it can be twisted, twirled, rolled and moulded into endless varieties. Usually pasta is shaped in a certain manner so that it binds with...