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Capodanno, Cappelletti and Red Underwear

Capodanno, Cappelletti and Red Underwear

Posted by on Dec 31, 2012 in Emilia-Romagna, Food, Holidays, Soups, Stews | 3 comments

Although my mother was Sicilian, she learned to cook many a dish from our paternal grandmother who hailed from Emilia-Romagna. One of...

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Growing Up Italian – Passatelli in Brodo

Growing Up Italian – Passatelli in Brodo

Posted by on Nov 6, 2011 in Emilia-Romagna, Food, Le Marche, Recipes, Soups, Stews | 6 comments

Some moments in life are simply priceless. A visit from my father’s cousin, Gloria, was a wonderful excuse to both cook up a storm as well...

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Lesson 3 – Lent in Emilia-Romagna: Quaresima in Emilia-Romagna

Lesson 3 – Lent in Emilia-Romagna: Quaresima in Emilia-Romagna

Posted by on Mar 16, 2009 in Emilia-Romagna, Food, Our Menus, Regions of Italy | 0 comments

Thank you to everyone that helped make the March 2009 “The Supper of Lamb” such a fun event. This month’s event focused...

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Cipolline sott’Aceto: Marinated Baby Onions

Cipolline sott’Aceto: Marinated Baby Onions

Posted by on Mar 7, 2009 in Emilia-Romagna, Food, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Vegetables, Side Dishes | 0 comments

Cipolline onions (those small wide flat onions) are another sign that Spring is on the way. This recipe uses inexpensive commercial...

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Pisella con Prosciutto di Parma: Sweet Peas Parma

Pisella con Prosciutto di Parma: Sweet Peas Parma

Posted by on Feb 28, 2009 in Emilia-Romagna, Food, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Vegetables, Side Dishes | 0 comments

This is an old and much loved springtime dish from Parma. Freshly picked peas are best but frozen tiny peas substitute successfully when...

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