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Cranberry Fig Mostarda: An American Thanksgiving with an Italian Accent

Michele Scicolone

A suggestion. A Cranberry Fig Mostarda recipe to complement a traditional Thanksgiving menu. Happy Italian Thanksgiving!

Brasato di Maiale For a Festive Dinner Party

Michele Scicolone

The shoulder is one of the tastiest cuts of pork, but it is often overlooked in favor of leaner cuts like the rib or loin. But for rich flavor and tender texture, nothing is...

MICHELE'S RECIPE - Chickpea Minestrone A Hearty Soup for Supper

Michele Scicolone

A big pot of soup simmering on the stove is a welcome sight, especially as the seasons change and the nights begin to turn chilly.

PastaMania #1. "Fettuccine al ragù"

Fettuccine literally means "little ribbons" and refers to the shape of the pasta. It's a flat, thick egg noodle popular in central Italy, and it is often eaten with ragù—a...

PastaMania #2. "Penne zucchine e gamberetti"

In Italy "Gamberetti e zucchine" is one of the best known "mari e monti" dishes (Italian for "surf and turf"). Gamberetti cover the sea and zucchini come from the soil. This...

PastaMania #3. "Rigatoni Zucca e Salsiccia" (Squash and Sausage Rigatoni)

"Zucca", or squash, was imported from America to Europe, thanks to Christopher Columbus. For a long time it hasn't really been appreciated in Italy; it was used mainly by southern...

PastaMania #4. "Spaghetti alla Puttanesca"

This celebrated Southern dish is comparatively young for Italian standards; its popularity spiked in the 1960s. It gets its name from the word "puttana", meaning (pardon our...

PastaMania #5. "Bucatini Cacio e Pepe" (Bucatini with Cheese and Pepper)

Traditionally a Roman dish, "Cacio e pepe" is also popular in other regions throughout central Italy. The name "cheese and pepper" refers to the two basic ingredients of this...

PastaMania #6. "Fusilli alla Carbonara con Carciofi" (Fusilli with eggs, guanciale and artichokes)

"Fusilli alla Carbonara con Carciofi" is a variation on the better known "carbonara", a very popular traditional Roman pasta dish commonly made with eggs and bacon. Yet adding...

PastaMania #07: "Farfalle Funghi Asparagi" (Farfalle with Mushrooms and Asparagus)

Who said Italian cuisine has no vegetarian options? You can find this all-vegetable dish just about anywhere in the boot. However, it originally comes from central Italy --...

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Cranberry Fig Mostarda: An American Thanksgiving with an Italian Accent

Michele Scicolone

A suggestion from i-Italy food editor: A Cranberry Fig Mostarda recipe to complement a traditional Thanksgiving menu. Happy Italian Thanksgiving!

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