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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls in Marinara Sauce

For many, the phrase "comfort food" has become synonymous with dishes on the heavy side: big on carbs, fatty or...

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Feast of the Seven Fishes for Christmas Eve Dinner

What is the Feast of The Seven Fishes? In Italian-American households, the Feast of the Seven Fishes (also known as...

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Italian Chickpea Stew with Veggies

There is nothing more comforting than a big pot of stew on a cold winter day. It warms you from...

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The Art of the Pasta Twirl

To Twirl, or Not To Twirl The age old question that has been debated among Italians and pasta-lovers everywhere—to twirl...

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Turkey Lasagna Rolls

Thanksgiving leftovers are easily the most coveted leftovers of the year, but how many open-faced sandwiches can you make until...

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How to Throw an Italian Dinner Party

Take the phrase, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" to a whole new level by hosting an Italian-style...

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Creamy Beef and Pasta Shells

This delightful combination of creamy beef and shells creates a delicious and comforting dish. With tender pasta, ground beef, tomato,...

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A Guide to Italian Wine

Exploring different wines (grapes) through their regions Wine is an integral part of Italy’s culture – gastronomically, economically, socially and...

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Spooky Halloween Recipes with an Italian Flair

The time for Trick-or-Treating is just around the corner! These Halloween finger foods and light bites will get everyone ready...

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Jack-O-Lantern Pizza Pockets

An easy yet festive dinner idea that’s simple to prepare before a night of trick-or-treating. These pizza pockets are filled...

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Mini Monster Meatball Sandwiches

Looking for a scary fun Halloween dinner? Look no further than these creepy "monster" sandwiches. One bite into these scary...

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Pretzel Spider Bowl with Leg Sticks

These delicious doughy spiders are a perfect appetizer for Halloween. Add warm marinara sauce or your favorite type of dip...

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Expert Tips for Cooking With Garlic

Everything You Need to Know to be a Garlic Pro Garlic has been used for medicinal and culinary uses for...

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Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms

Irresistible bite-sized flavor! Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are crunchy on top with a creamy and juicy center. They are loaded with...

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Grilled Chicken Parmesan

For a next-level chicken parm, try grilling it! Chicken parm – crisp chicken served with tomato sauce, draped in mozzarella...

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Upgrade Your Pasta

Take Your Pasta To The Next Level Pasta is one of Italy’s most basic, yet iconic foods. It's also worth...

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The Senise Pepper

Sweet, Smoky & Savory Basilicata is a safe haven for carb-lovers – the region is awash with wonderful pasta and...

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Exploring Italy's Best Produce

Italian Produce We Love Although the seasons are similar, the climate in Italy is much milder than in the US,...

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All About Olive Oil

Not All Olive Oils Are The Same As you roll your way through your local grocery store, you will no...

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Top Tomato Basil Recipes

Summer Is Here! Warm weather is here to stay, which means we're shifting our focus to all things Tomato Basil!...

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Chicken with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

Infused with Parmesan, lemon, cream and Pasta Jay's Tomato Basil Sauce, this Chicken dish will be your new foolproof summertime...

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Savory Summer Tart

Forget about dessert tarts, this summer we're all about savory tarts! You can call it whatever you'd like— a galette,...

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Tomato Basil Soup

Soup and summertime don't always go hand in hand, but this soup is just too easy and tasty to pass...

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Oven Ready Pasta Dishes

You Can Still Use Your Oven In The Summer While we typically like to avoid using our ovens in the...

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Anellini al Forno

This recipe for anellini al forno hails from Sicily and is packed with the inspiring flavors of the region: salty pork sausage, savory fennel, fresh eggplant and...

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Lasagne alla Portofino

This Lasagne alla Portofino recipe hails from Liguria and contains layers of pasta, homemade basil pesto and a creamy béchamel sauce. Topped with extra Parmesan...

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Sorrento-Style Cannelloni

This Sorrento-style cannelloni recipe is Italian comfort food at its best, with roasted peppers and eggplant nestled against gooey mozzarella and baked...

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Rotolo Di Spinachi

This recipe for rotolo di spinaci recipe is perfect if you're looking for an easy showstopper to impress your family or...

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Italian Cooking Terminology

The best way to begin to understand Italian cooking, is to understand the language! We've complied a list of some...

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Eat Lunch Like An Italian

Andiamo a pranzo! Let's Eat Lunch! In Italy, breakfast is usually minimal, just enough to start your day and get...

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Add A Little Color To Your Plate (and Pasta!)

Give your meal a splash of color! There's nothing we love more than making and eating fresh pasta. But sometimes,...

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Black Squid Ink Pasta

Don't let the sound (or smell!) of squid ink scare you away from making this visually pleasing pasta! It adds...

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Red Beet Pasta

For a bright red addition to your plate, try coloring your pasta with beets! If you're looking to achieve a...

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Green Spinach Pasta

Eat your daily serving of "greens" with this vibrant pasta that gets its color from spinach! Ingredients: 10 ounces fresh spinach,...

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Orange Tomato Paste Pasta

For a kick of color—use a dash of tomato paste to turn your pasta dough orange! Ingredients: 10 ounces all-purpose...

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Fettuccine vs Linguine

Not All Pastas Are Created Equal Fettuccine and Linguine may seem similar in shape and appearance, but the truth is...

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Fettuccine Alfredo

Invented by Alfredo di Lelio, in 1908 in the heart of Rome, Fettuccine Alfredo has grown to be an Italian...

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Sun-dried Tomato Linguine

For the love of linguine! Sun-dried tomatoes, perfectly cooked linguine, garlic and parmesan come together to create this satisfyingly rich,...

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What's in Season

Start Cooking With This Seasonal Produce There are so many great fruits and vegetables that are ready to harvest once...

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Carbonara with Leeks and Pancetta

What we love most about carbonara is that you only need a few simple ingredients to wind up with an...

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Spaghetti with Spinach and Pistachio-Mint Pesto

Get your serving of greens for the day with this recipe for Spaghetti with Spinach and Pistachio-Mint Pesto! Packed full of...

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Ricotta and Fava Bean Toasts

For the perfect spring picnic snack, try making these Ricotta and Fava Bean Toasts! The rich and creamy flavor of the...

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Garlic & Arugula Pizza

We love all pizza, but we have a special place in our heart for this Garlic & Arugula Pizza! Made...

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Spring Panzanella with Asparagus

Recipes for panzanella (a Florentine bread salad popular in the summer) typically call for tomatoes, but in the spring, we...

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Savory Seafood For Spring

Celebrate Spring By The Sea What we love most about the arrival of warmer weather, is that it encourages us...

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Paccheri with Seafood and Tomatoes

We think Paccheri is one of the most underrated pastas out there. It looks a bit like rigatoni, but it's...

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Seafood Risotto

Seafood Risotto is the epitome of luxury. It's rich, creamy and overflowing with the most beautiful (and delicious) bounty the...

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Easy Cioppino

You might be surprised to learn that Cioppino, didn't originate in Italy, but rather found its beginnings in San Francisco....