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Double Dip Red Wine Taralli

Double Dip Red Wine Taralli by Patricia Turo

Red wine taralli are slightly sweet, made with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet, Merlot, Barolo, Zinfandel, and Primativo etc.

3 votes
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Ciliegie Sotto Spirito

Ciliegie Sotto Spirito by Patricia Turo

Ciliegie Sotto Spirito in a large brandy glass along with the beautiful red colored Grappa after dessert as a special treat adds a very lovely touch to end of dinner.

1 vote
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Spaghetti con carciofi freschi

Spaghetti con carciofi freschi by Patricia Turo

Artichokes have a delicate flavor and just using fresh tomatoes, and a little wine results in a flavorful sauce that compliments the pasta. If you are willing to make fresh pasta, you will be rewarded with a wonderful dish you will prepare again and again.

1 vote
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Zuccoto, a cake for all occassions

Zuccoto, a cake for all occassions by Patricia Turo

Zuccotto is light as a feather yet full with fruit, pastry cream and soaked with rum. Fill it with fresh fruit such as, strawberries, raspberries or peaches.

5 votes
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Garganelli

Garganelli by Patricia Turo

Homemade pasta is easy to make with a few kitchen tools and the flavor surpasses anything you can buy.

1 vote
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Chiacchiere

Chiacchiere by Patricia Turo

Chiacchiere (chiacchiere in Italian means to chatter or gossip). and are also called cenci. They are called this because they make so much noise when you eat them. They are light and wonderful for a summer party.

5 votes
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Italian Street Food, Zeppole first made in Naples

Italian Street Food, Zeppole first made in Naples by Patricia Turo

First made in Naples by a baker and sold on the street stand. You can still find them served in stalls on the streets today as well as in bakeries. They are dunked in sweet wine or served with hot honey.

2 votes
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Double Chocolate Walnut Biscotti

Double Chocolate Walnut Biscotti by Patricia Turo

Deep rich chocolate flavor. Double backed and great for dunking into hot chocolate or a chocolate flavored liquor.

2 votes
2671 views
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce, the king of vegetables

Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce, the king of vegetables by Patricia Turo

The first sign of spring in Europe is when asparagus begin to show up on restaurant menus. Asparagus are considered the king of vegetables and some restaurants open only during the season serving asparagus with hollandaise sauce (Spargel mit Sauce Hollandaise), slices of ham and fresh strawberries for dessert. Once the season is over,…

1 vote
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Carciofi o carciofini sott’olio

Carciofi o carciofini sott’olio by Patricia Turo

Artichokes are in season again and I just can't do without them when the season is over. This simple recipe for preserving artichokes will let you enjoy this delicious vegetable for months. It takes a little time, but is well worth it. Artichokes are served in Italy in most antipasti preserved in olive oil. The baby artichokes are…

2 votes
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