Ragù alla Bolognese is a perfect example of Italian cooking: rich yet fresh-tasting and balanced, lavish yet down-to-earth. Here is how to make this Italian classic.
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Broiled Eggplant
This simple eggplant recipe requires only 4 fresh ingredients and keeps the seasoning very basic.
Italian Chocolate Biscotti
These Italian double-baked biscuits are best dipped in espresso or coffee.
Italian Cherries in Alcohol (Ciliege Sotto Spirito)
Use them for decorating a variety of desserts and for serving with ice cream.
Pork Milanese
Pork Milanese is traditionally served with lightly dressed arugula, however, you can serve it with potatoes or pasta if you prefer. This dish is a good choice for a quick weeknight dinner.
Italian Grilled Chicken
My Italian grilled chicken is perfect for family cookouts and picnics. It has a simple lemon, chili and rosemary marinade which is an ideal contrast to the smoky and earthy flavor of the charcoal grill.
Italian Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Yes, I admit, rinsing the spinach is a bit time consuming, but once that part is done it takes only a few minutes to make this flavorful, Mediterranean dish.
Pane Rustico (Rustic Italian Bread)
It takes time and patience, but your reward will be a crusty loaf with a chewy yet tender crumb and a clean, wheaty flavor.
Homemade Pizza Margherita
Living in New Jersey means that I can get an outstanding pizza pretty much at every corner. Nevertheless, once in a while, I like making my own pizza at home and from scratch. To me a perfect pizza starts with a perfect crust; thin, crispy and light. But to re-create this typical texture at home, […]
Cantuccini (Italian almond biscuits)
Originally from a small town near Florence, cantuccini conquered the world. If you like them as much as I do, they are incredibly easy to make at home and I would love to share with you my own recipe for these delicious almond biscuits. What makes cantuccini so special is the fact that they […]