Chefs Order This Dish to Judge the Quality of an Italian Restaurant

Many of the dishes you’ll find at an Italian restaurant have been Americanized to the point that chefs are horrified by the creations that come out of an Italian American restaurant.

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Chefs Order This Dish to Judge the Quality of an Italian Restaurant

Are You Adding Salt to Your Pasta Water? Pasta Tips You Can’t Forget

Pasta is one of the easiests meals to prepare. However, it takes a bit more care than just boiling a pot of water and dropping in the pasta.

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Are You Adding Salt to Your Pasta Water? Pasta Tips You Can’t Forget

Let’s Get Stuffed: Happy National Ravioli Day!

Today is National Ravioli Day and who doesn’t crave one of Italy’s most beloved stuffed pastas.

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Let’s Get Stuffed: Happy National Ravioli Day!

Healthy Italian Dishes That Still Taste Amazing

There are plenty of Italian dishes that are both delicious and healthy. Let’s explore 7 healthy Italian dishes that your tastebuds and stomach will love.

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Healthy Italian Dishes That Still Taste Amazing

Eat Your Zeppole, It’s Time for St. Joseph’s Day 

The Feast of San Giuseppe is approaching! Often called Italian Father’s Day, the feast day honoring Joseph, better known as Mary’s husband and the foster father to baby Jesus.

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Eat Your Zeppole, It’s Time for St. Joseph’s Day 

Sweet & Spicy: 13 Italian Peppers You Should Know

Peppers first arrived in Italy in the 1520s. Here are 13 different Italian peppers bringing the heat to any dish.

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Sweet & Spicy: 13 Italian Peppers You Should Know

La Dolce Brooklyn: Meet Francesco Panella of Antica Pesa

In 2012, Francesco Panella left his native Rome at the age of 40. He had already reached the pinnacle of success in the restaurant business as the head of Italy’s massively successful Antica Pesa brand.

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La Dolce Brooklyn: Meet Francesco Panella of Antica Pesa

(Hold the) Spaghetti and Meatballs: 7 Ways to Eat Meatballs without its Signature Pasta

Here’s a look at some of the various ways both Italians and Italian Americans have found to use meatballs that don’t involve spaghetti.

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(Hold the) Spaghetti and Meatballs: 7 Ways to Eat Meatballs without its Signature Pasta

The Hunt is On: March Truffle Festivals in Italy

In March, bianchetti truffles are considered king and early spring in Italy boasts savory truffle festivals you won’t want to miss.

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The Hunt is On: March Truffle Festivals in Italy

4 of the Hottest Craft Coffee Shops in Florence

Take a look at the four hottest specialty coffee shops in Florence that are turning traditional lattes, espressos, and cappuccinos on their heads.

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4 of the Hottest Craft Coffee Shops in Florence