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Patate al Forno (Italian Roasted Potatoes): The Ultimate Recipe

Our tips for making the perfect Italian-style roasted potatoes – crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside. Delicious simplicity at its best.

Nonna’s Neapolitan Pasta Au Gratin

The Neapolitan pasta au gratin is a first course that everyone loves. It’s tasty, crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Here’s our family recipe to make it to perfection!

How To Make The Perfect Hot Chocolate

Comfort food at its best! Hot chocolate is perfect not only on cold afternoons but any time you feel like treating yourself.

Irresistible Dark Chocolate Pan Brioche Swirls

What could be better than a delicious swirl of dark chocolate wrapped in soft, fluffy brioche dough?

Cotognata (And Other Recipes With Quince)

Quince isn’t a very pretty fruit, and you can’t eat it on its own. But you can use it to make delicious jams, jellies, and mustard pastes!

Blackberry Crostata: Classic and Vegan Recipes

A simple tart may seem boring to some, but it’s definitely the best way to taste blackberries when they’re in season!

5 Comforting Creamy Pumpkin Soup Recipes

From carrots to leeks to potatoes, here are five simple ways to prepare crema di zucca this autumn.

How to Make Mushroom Risotto

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Alternative Pesto: Let's Try It Together

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Pasta Risottata: An Alternative Cooking Method

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How to make Piedmont Chestnut Salami

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Pistachio Brownies

A dessert inspired by the most delicious gelato combination imaginable: chocolate and pistachio.

Eating in Trentino: Typical Dishes and Restaurants

Here’s where you can enjoy the best cuisine of the Trentino region’s mountains, in the restaurants where everything is traditional, from canederli dumplings to strudel.

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Homemade Bread from Genzano, the Aroma of Roman Castles

Prepared according to tradition, this bread is famous for its perfume and fragrance. It has a dark brown crust and soft ivory-colored center.

Canederli with Speck: One More Reason to Discover South Tyrol

Here’s how to make the most of speck from Alto Adige, using one of the most famous recipes from South Tyrol.

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The Real Romagna? It’s Farther Inland than You Think

The Romagna coast is a lot of fun, and the food is great as well, as long as you avoid the tourist traps. But it’s easier to find the typically delicious food Romagna is known for if you head inland. Here are a few spots that shouldn’t be missed.

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