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Abbacchio al Scottadito (grilled or roasted lamb chops)One of my favorite things to eat when I am in Rome, this dish could not be any more simple or delicio...Agnello in UmidoWhat better way to celebrate Easter than with this old-fashioned dish. All you need is high-quality...Arrosticini AbruzzesiFrom the Italian region of Abruzzo, these lamb or sheep skewers are perfect to pair with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine and olive...Baccalà alla VicentinaOn My Table: "Baccalà alla Vicentina" The signature dish of Vicenza (a town just outside of Venice, Italy), "Baccalà alla Vi...Baccala MantecatoAlthough often prepared with milk or cream, I prefer the more traditional and simpler recipe for th...Biscotti di PratoAlso known as “Cantucci,” these delicious Italian almond biscuits were thought to have originated i...Bistecca FiorentinaAlways served rare and prepared with only five ingredients, steak-lovers will rejoice at the simple yet delicious bistecca alla...BomboloniBomboloni are a type of cream-filled, sugar-covered pastry that are often eaten as a snack or for dessert. The etymology of thi...Bucatini all’AmatricianaBucatini all'Amatriciana is a traditional Roman dish, named after the small hill town of Amatrice (about an hour northeast of R...CannoliA staple of Sicilian cuisine, cannoli are Italian pastries consisting of tube-shaped pastry shells fi...CaponataCaponata is a type of popular Sicilian vegetable “stew” consisting of fried eggplant, capers, celery, olives, tomatoes, and oli...Cappelletti in Brodo Al Tartufo Bianco (“Cappelletti Pasta in Broth with White Truffle”)Similar to tortellini, cappelletti pasta is typical of the Marches region and filled with a mixture o...CapreseA simple but delicious combination of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, seasoned with EVOO and salt, this classic Italian dish i...CarciofiOn My Table: "Carciofi alla Romana" e "Carciofi alla Giudea" Primavera is in the air and that can only mean one thing in Rom...Carpaccio di ManzoThis delicious meat dish consists of thinly sliced pieces of raw, high-quality beef usually served wi...CastagnaccioA typical autumnal dish, this "cake," made from chestnut ("castagna") flour, is often thought to be a Tuscan spec...Cicchetti"Cicchetti" are small snacks or side dishes (similar to Spanish "tapas") served throughout Venice...Coda alla vaccinara (Oxtail Stew)Roman oxtail stew was once a staple of the poorer neighborhoods of the city as the inexpensive oxta...Colomba PasqualeThis traditional Italian dessert is the Easter version of panettone. Made of flour, eggs, sugar...Coniglio Farcito“Coniglio farcito” is a typical Tuscan recipe served as a second course in Italian lunches and dinners. Filled with garlic, art...Cotoletta alla Milanese"Cotoletta alla Milanese" (Breaded Veal Cutlet) "Cotoletta alla Milanese" is a specialty of the northern Italian region of L...Cozze alla MarinaraOn My Table: "Cozze alla Marinara" (Marinara Mussels) "Cozze alla Marinara" is a deliciously briny and flavorful Italian app...Crostini Salsiccia StracchinoI find that the most delicious things in life are usually the simplest. This dish is nothing more t...Crostini ToscaniYou know you are in Tuscany when your meal starts with “Crostini Toscani” (chicken liver pate cro...Fagioli all’uccellettoLiterally translated as “beans in the bird manner,” this side dish (“contorno”) has its roots in the “peasant” Tuscan culinary ...Finocchi Gratinati (Fennel au Gratin)"Finocchi Gratinati" or "Fennel au Gratin" is a ridiculously delicious, classic Italian side dish. Prepared with fennel, Parmig...Friselle con PomodoroFriselle – a round hardened bread made of wheat and regular flour that is soaked in water to soften it and then prepared with t...Fritole alla VenezianaOne of Venice’s most traditional sweets during Carnival, “fritole” are fried dough balls (usually in ...Frittata ai Carciofi (Artichoke Frittata)One of Trattoria Cammillo’s signature dishes, all you need is fresh, tender, thinly sliced artichokes...Fritto MistoMy favorite meal of the year is Christmas Eve dinner. Although most people talk about the “Feast of...GnudiItalian "gnudi" are quite similar to gnocchi - soft dough dumplings typically served as an Italian "primo piatto" or first cour...GranseolaGranseola alla veneziana is a specialty of Venetian cuisine. The crabs are first boiled and then the meat is removed, cut into ...Grigliata MistaGrigliata Mista - or a platter of a variety of grilled meats or fishes - is the perfect dish to serve at your summer cookout or...Insalata di Carciofi (Artichoke salad)Italian artichokes can be so tender that you can eat them raw. Simply remove the harder exterior leav...Insalata di farro (Spelt Salad)One of my absolute favorite summer dishes, and incredibly easy to prepare, Insalata di Farro is a ...Minne di Sant’AgataInspired by the gruesome torture endured by St. Agatha, patron saint of the Italian city of Cat...Mozzarella in CarrozzaA Neapolitan specialty, "Mozzarella in Carrozza" translates as "mozzarella in a carriage." Comprised of deep-fried, toasted bre...PandoroPandoro, a traditional Italian sweet bread whose name translates as “golden bread,” is a traditiona...PanforteAs we near the holiday season and Italian markets fill with seasonal specialties, the...PanzanellaA popular summer salad in Tuscany and Umbria, this dish’s main ingredient is hardened bread that is soaked in water and squeeze...
