We don’t spend enough time thanking the Italians for inventing their delicious cuisine. From stuffed shells to pizza, there’s at least one dish that originated in Italy everyone across the world loves. But, some people just aren’t aware of how… Read More
Archive for the ‘Italian Cuisine’ Category
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Italian Cuisine 101: Italian Sauces
In Italian cooking, it isn’t the tender homemade pasta, crispy meat, or savory roasted vegetable that makes a meal—it’s the sauce. Many people think that sauces have to be complicated, after all, how can Grandma’s marinara (or Sunday Sauce) taste… Read More
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History Behind the Holy Cannoli
The Cannolo, or little tube, is Italy’s best-known Sicilian pastry dish. It consists of a fried tube-shaped shell and is filled with a sweet cheese cream filling. Cannoli are a truly timeless dessert that will usher you back into the… Read More
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Stress Less with Casual Italian Restaurants Like Basta Pasta
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and what better way to de-stress than with the ultimate comfort food — Italian. Think about all the melty, cheesy goodness and the delightfully sinful carb overload of a pizza or pasta dish, and… Read More
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All About Italian Seafood Dishes
In the world of Italian food, there are few more classic and perfect marriage than that of pasta and seafood. Though it is a relatively small country, Italy has 5000 miles of coastline. It is no wonder that Italian seafood… Read More
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Italian Cuisine 101: Italian Spices
Italian cuisine has a rich history and expansive fan base, making it one of the most popular cuisines enjoyed in America today. So popular, in fact, that foods like lasagna, spaghetti, and pizza are practically American foods by now. Italian… Read More
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Italian Cuisine 101: Italian Herbs
Herbs in cooking are like the supporting cast of a movie. Sure, the main dish is delicious looking and fresh, but it would be pretty bland without all of the extras and other talented actors that make the movie —… Read More