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Antipasto Stacks with MacNuts Paste Jump to recipe This dish is beautiful and vegetarian appetizer. Instead of ricotta cheese or any soft cheese, macadamia nuts paste is used. Pin Print Antipasto Stacks with MacNut Paste 0 from 0 votes Course: AppetizersCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Average Servings 2 […]
Quattro Stagioni – Four Seasons Pizza Jump to recipe After we moved to Naples, Italy, we wanted to try authentic Neapolitan pizza for the first time. This was back in 1986. I guess it’s a different story now, but back then, you couldn’t find any […]
Affogato – Ice Cream with Espresso Jump to recipe Affogato is an Italian dessert and just perfect to finish your Italian dinner. Such a simple and quick dessert – all you need is vanilla ice cream and espresso coffee. If you don’t have a mocha […]
Italian Meatballs Jump to recipe I learned this recipe about 10 years ago and loved it. It was the recipe of one of the Food Network chefs. The sauce makes it different. It’s not only tomato sauce but contains lots of vegetables. Meat ball ingredients […]
Burrata and Tomato Jump to recipe Burrata is a soft, fresh Italian cheese made from cow’s milk. It looks like a mozzarella but inside is super creamy. You can eat with salt and pepper or add some oil and vinegar. I like to eat like […]
Puttanesca Spaghetti Jump to recipe Puttanesca is originated in Naples. It is made from black olives, capers, anchovies, garlic, and tomato sauce. It is a very easy sauce, briefly cooked, and is very tangy. Print Puttanesca Spaghetti 0 from 0 votes Course: mainCuisine: italianDifficulty: easy […]
Braised Beef with Tomato Sauce Jump to recipe I learned this recipe when I lived in Italy. It is simple recipe but it reminds me of “Italian mama’s taste.” The main ingredients are beef, a can of tomatoes and red wine. When you have stew […]
Panini – Italian Sandwich Jump to recipe When we lived in Naples, Italy, I often went to outdoor markets. They sold practically everything, food, clothes, kitchen utensils etc. I love the Italian sandwich called “panino.” They use a hard crust baguette type bread and put […]
Beef Lasagna – American Style Jump to recipe I got this recipe many many years ago. This is more American flavored Lasagna and not totally Italian which uses white sauce. Instead this recipe use cottage cheese (or can change it to ricotta cheese). Very cheesy […]
Vegetable Antipasto Jump to recipe One of my favorite Italian dishes in Naples, Italy were vegetables grilled and marinated in olive oil. It’s called “Antipasti di verudure” and eaten before the main course. At the restaurant, you will find various marinated grilled vegetables displayed in […]
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