Garlic is a ubiquitous part of Italian cuisine and with good reason. It is a delicious addition to almost every dish or sauce, and it comes with more of its fair share of health benefits. This National Garlic Month, take… Read More
Archive for the ‘Italian Cuisine’ Category
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Five Classic Italian Tomato Sauces
Winter is coming to an end, but it’s not time to cut out the pasta just yet. With nights still cool and the addition of some heavy vegetable sauces, these tomato sauce recipes can help keep Italian on the menu… Read More
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Italy
While many of us may associate St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with pints of beer at an Irish pub, or even a dinner of corned beef and cabbage, there are many ways to celebrate the upcoming holiday. In fact, a history… Read More
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3 Tips for Preparing the Best Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic comfort food. It’s also fairly easy to make, and it brings to mind all of those warm memories of other spaghetti dinners (or maybe just “Lady and the Tramp”). This Saturday is National Meatball Day,… Read More
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5 Types of Italian Pasta Noodles
If you think the world of noodles begins and ends with spaghetti, you should take National Noodle Month as an opportunity to broaden your horizons. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of noodle varieties in the world. Differences range from… Read More
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A Friendly Guide to Pairing Italian Cuisine with Wine
Nothing seems more classically Italian than a big plate of spaghetti and a glass of red wine. But what type of wine should you drink with that Italian cuisine you love? Generally speaking, the wine should match the food in… Read More
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4 Easy Super Bowl Appetizers to Try This Weekend
Depending on who you ask, any good super bowl party is less about the big game and more about the big menu. Whether you’re hosting or just bringing a dish, these great ideas will help ensure you score a tastebud… Read More
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5 Amazing Health Benefits of Italian Cuisine
When it comes to Italian cuisine, many people will think of carbs and cheese. This flies in the face of some of our most popular fad diets and nutritional trends, but at the end of the day, Italian cuisine is… Read More
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5 Different Ways to Prepare Spaghetti
There’s nothing that screams Italian cuisine quite like spaghetti. When people think about cooking an Italian meal, it is often the first thing that comes to mind. Spaghetti is also a very budget friendly meal, and it can be a… Read More
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What is the Feast of Seven Fishes?
Many different traditions accompany the winter holidays, including the Feast of Seven Fishes! Get in the holiday spirit, and read on for some fun trivia about this delicious holiday!