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Risotto from the sea and mountains (Risotto mari e monti)

Risotto from the sea and mountains (Risotto mari e monti)

Posted by on Feb 6, 2013 in Food, Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Our 'Regione' Series, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes, Regions of Italy | 3 comments

Friuli-Venezia Giulia (FVG) is notable for stretching from lagoons to the south to snow caped mountains in the north and plains and...

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Clam risotto with lemon (Vongole risotto al limone)

Clam risotto with lemon (Vongole risotto al limone)

Posted by on Jul 30, 2012 in Food, From Our Bookshelf, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Veneto | 4 comments

I was on the hunt for some interesting seafood at a Korean market here in Los Angeles and came across GIANT clams. They reminded me of the...

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Snacking Sicilian Style: Limone Arancini con Ricotta e Spinaci (Lemon Arancini with Ricotta and Spinach)

Snacking Sicilian Style: Limone Arancini con Ricotta e Spinaci (Lemon Arancini with Ricotta and Spinach)

Posted by on Apr 17, 2012 in Antipasti, Food, Islands of Italy, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Sicily, Snacks | 0 comments

It has been a beautiful few days here and spring has finally arrived.  My wisteria just bloomed yesterday, sending wafts of beautiful...

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Risotto con le Salsicce e Vino Rosso: Sausage and Red Wine Risotto

Risotto con le Salsicce e Vino Rosso: Sausage and Red Wine Risotto

Posted by on Mar 14, 2012 in Food, Pasta, Risotto, Breads | 0 comments

We are very excited over here at Our Italian Table – we have some fun things in the works! My brother Joey is busily working on our...

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Deb’s Risotto-style Farro with Greens

Deb’s Risotto-style Farro with Greens

Posted by on Dec 4, 2011 in Food, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes, Vegetables, Side Dishes | 0 comments

I was lucky enough to spend most of last week high in the hills above San Francisco at a leadership development course that was held at an...

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Seafood Ink Risotto (Risotto al nero di frutti di mare)

Seafood Ink Risotto (Risotto al nero di frutti di mare)

Posted by on Oct 30, 2011 in Food, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes, Veneto | 0 comments

This is one of the most luscious dishes that can be found in the Veneto Region of Italy. It comes, more specifically, from Venice itself....

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Wild Mushroom and Chicken Risotto

Wild Mushroom and Chicken Risotto

Posted by on Sep 26, 2010 in Food, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes | 2 comments

With the weather turning to fall, we were in the mood for a woodsy mushroom risotto last evening.  The thought of the creamy rice melding...

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