italian and historical/traditional

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Recipes

Panforte Di Siena - Traditional Tuscan Honey / Nut Cake

Posted by Um Safia  

Well this is famous Italian honey & nut cake from Tuscany. It is a Christamas specialty but these days it is eaten year round & is fantastic with a good cup of coffee! In Italy this Panfote is sold in pretty boxes & served in VERY thin... MORE»

Recipe #307285

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Italian Squid Casserole - Traditional Recipe!

Posted by Um Safia  

Squid is often served fried in Italy, but this recipipe casseroles it with a combination of tomatoes & bell peppers to create a deliciously rich sauce. From the book: "The Complete Book of Italian Cooking". MORE»

Recipe #306998

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Baked Butternut Squash and Parmesan Cheese Gratin

Posted by French Tart  

A delicious gratin dish that can be eaten as a main course for vegetarians or works very well as a tasty vegetable accompaniment. This simple gratin can be prepared beforehand and kept covered in the fridge - just remember to take it out for 30... MORE»

Recipe #301543

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Porchetta - Italian Marketplace Slow Roast Pulled Pork Sandwich

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This is JUST gorgeous! A domestic take on the classic Italian marketplace or street food, Porchetta, which is actually roast suckling pig. Porchetta is thickly sliced and served in ciabatta bread as a delectable hot sandwich throughout Italy. My... MORE»

Recipe #299883

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Butter Me Up! Baked Butter Bean, Bacon and Thyme Cassoulet

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A delicious combination of butter beans baked au gratin with crisp bacon, onions and thyme - all bound in a tomato, crème fraiche and wine sauce! This should also be known as Fragrant Savoury Room Scenter - as the smell as this cooks is... MORE»

Recipe #299133

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Spaghetti Puttanesca in 25 Minutes!

(3 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

This is a super quick version of the traditional Italian pasta dish. It is easy to cook & perfect for a midweek meal when you want something really tasty that wont keep you in the kitchen for hours! MORE»

Recipe #293850

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Conchiglie Alle Verdura (Shells With Vegetables)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Speciality of the Hotel Sole, Maleo, Parma, Italy. Easy to prepare and fun to eat. MORE»

Recipe #291572

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Maltagliati Al Pomodoro, Erbette E Robiola

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Pasta with Herbs, Tomato, and Cheese is a speciality of the Restaurante La Contea, Neive, Piedmonte, Italy. Maltagliati is pasta cut into different shapes and sizes. Fresh pasta can be cut into diamond and triangle shapes. Pappardelle can be... MORE»

Recipe #290709

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Elizabethan English Herb and Flower Salad With Honey Dressing

Posted by French Tart  

An old Elizabethan salad recipe, but with an air of modernity about it, as our interest increases in herbal and floral remedies in today's busy, stressful and hectic world. I have made some suggestions about which flowers and herbs to use - but... MORE»

Recipe #290473

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Timpano: a La "big Night" Posted by Request

Posted by Bethany Taylor  

From the "Cucina & Famiglia" Italian Family Cookbook. The Timpano is best baked in a 6 qt round enamelware pan which is wider on the top than on the bottom.. this is for easy removal without fear of breaking it. A 6 qt spring-form... MORE»

Recipe #289156

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Torta Rustica (Spinach , Tomato & Cheese Quiche)

Posted by Finicky  

This is an Italian holiday classic, but it's one that I will make all year. The sun-dried tomatoes supply a tangy sensation that complements the milder flavors of the quiche very well. MORE»

Recipe #286069

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Festive Dried Fruit Biscotti

Posted by Chef #642925 Gertrude from the Granite Planet  

Make small pieces and eat in moderation. This recipe was received from an Italian friend. Our family makes it for special occasions. Very addictive. MORE»

Recipe #280975

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Alotizzip Marinated Artichokes & Mushrooms

(1 reviews) Posted by Alotizzip73  

I found a version of this recipe when looking for an artichoke salad to include with our traditional Christmas antipasta (I was too cheap to pay for the grocery store's ready-made version.) Holy cow is this good! So good that I make it... MORE»

Recipe #278816

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Easter Baby (Pregnant Doll)

Posted by Julie B's Hive  

Shared by Pat who says "Easter babies are an Italian tradition in my husband's family." I'd love to try this this coming Easter. Rising time not listed in prep time. MORE»

Recipe #278612

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Scalidi Cookies

Posted by Chef #693001  

Honey glazed Italian cookie MORE»

Recipe #272797

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Struffoli

(1 reviews) Posted by JERSEY FLOURCHILD  

An Italian Christmas tradition. They are little "dough" balls that are fried in oil. Then covered in honey followed chopped nuts (in our family the addition of chocolate sprinkles). This is my Sicilian grandmother's recipe. It is our... MORE»

Recipe #272788

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The Perfect Fusion Style Pasta Pomodoro

Posted by Kent Van Heerden  

I came up with this recipe after years of altering my own family recipe. This one is a keeper!! Not for the quick-cook chef. The recipe does go into incredible amounts of detail however every word is important when making the perfect... MORE»

Recipe #272494

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Auberge Spiced Olives With Garlic, Orange and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

Lightly spiced with toasted coriander seeds and doused in an olive oil dressing with orange, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, these are always a huge hit in the Auberge! Serve them with Cocktails, Aperitifs or assorted Hors D'oeuvres. They also make... MORE»

Recipe #268740

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Crusty Italian Loaf - Simplified (From Amy Scherber)

Posted by 2Bleu (Bird&Buddha)  

Originally an extremely long detailed recipe for those looking to make an authentic Italian bread loaf (which includes the starter), we've kept the details, just simplified it down from the original '56 steps'. Time does not include rise time. MORE»

Recipe #266675

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Best Scungilli Salad

Posted by JerseyJoe  

This is a Scungilli salad so easy to make. Scungilli has only 45 calories per serving so it's not only addictive it's awesome. Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #265431

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