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Stuffed Calamari from Capri: Calamari Ripieni alla Caprese

Stuffed Calamari from Capri: Calamari Ripieni alla Caprese

Posted by on Apr 10, 2009 in Capri, Food, Islands of Italy, Main Courses, Recipes, Regions of Italy | 0 comments

Stuffed calamari is served all over Italy. On the island of Capri they are served stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan cheese and marjoram (or...

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Chicken under a Brick: Pollo al Mattone

Chicken under a Brick: Pollo al Mattone

Posted by on Mar 27, 2009 in Capri, Food, Islands of Italy, Main Courses, Recipes, Regions of Italy | 0 comments

“Chicken under a brick” is a simple but very functional recipe that comes from Tuscany but has a southern Italian version that uses lots...

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Ravioli of the Island of Capri: Ravioli Alla Caprese

Ravioli of the Island of Capri: Ravioli Alla Caprese

Posted by on Mar 21, 2009 in Capri, Food, Islands of Italy, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes, Regions of Italy | 0 comments

Ravioli alla Caprese is the most simple yet delicious “primo” on the Island of Capri. Using the best ingredients of fresh ricotta,...

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Postcard from Capri: “Vacanza con il Morto” (“Vacation with the Dead”)

Postcard from Capri: “Vacanza con il Morto” (“Vacation with the Dead”)

Posted by on Jan 14, 2009 in Capri, Islands of Italy, Regions of Italy, Wanderings | 0 comments

As I sit here on a very frosty January morning, I am planning my next escape to Italy – the hills of  Tuscany.  A bit of a winter...

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