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Italian Pickled Vegetables (Verdure in Scapece)

Italian Pickled Vegetables (Verdure in Scapece)

Posted by on May 20, 2012 in Antipasti, Campania, Capri, Food, Islands of Italy, Recipes | 3 comments

“Vedure in Scapece” is a summer dish from Naples found in Italian delis all over America. It’s the go-to recipe in Italy...

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Neapolitan Meatballs: Polpette alla Napoletana

Neapolitan Meatballs: Polpette alla Napoletana

Posted by on Apr 15, 2009 in Campania, Food, Main Courses, Recipes, Regions of Italy | 0 comments

Along with pizza and spaghetti with tomato sauce, meatballs must be the most internationally recognized Italian food. The meatballs found...

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Pastiera: Neapolitan Easter Pie

Pastiera: Neapolitan Easter Pie

Posted by on Apr 11, 2009 in Campania, Easter, Food, Holidays, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Tarts, Tortas | 3 comments

There are many versions of the traditional Italian Easter dessert, Pasteria,  featuring my favorite ingredient, creamy ricotta. This...

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