These macerated strawberries are a popular Italian summer dessert. The combination of ingredients might be surprising, but it tastes delicious. Someone always asks me for the recipe when I make it. Be sure to use good-quality balsamic vinegar.
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Italian salsa verde is a green herb sauce with fresh parsley and basil. A versatile, no-cook condiment made in the food processor, it keeps for 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Use it over grilled steak, chicken, a salad dressing, and much more.
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Chef John’s chicken saltimbocca is a next-level flavorful way to prepare chicken breasts. The quick and easy pan sauce is optional, but really elevates the dish, and a tangy salad of bitter greens and radish makes a fresh contrast between bites.
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This copycat chicken fritta features juicy fried chicken cutlets with a delicate, lightly crisp Asiago and breadcrumb crust, served over fettuccine in a luxurious, creamy Asiago cheese sauce. You'll love this homemade version of the Olive Garden favorite.
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Chicken limone is a luscious way to prepare chicken cutlets. The lemon pan sauce, with shallots for a sweet onion note, and just a touch of cream, really boosts the flavors of the browned bits that remain in the pan. It’s well-balanced, with great lemon flavor but no sour notes. Like chicken piccata without the salty capers, it’s a great quick dish for a weeknight dinner with friends.
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1/2 pound spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons drained capers 1 tablespoon anchovy paste, or to taste 4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 1 (28 ounce) can whole, peeled San Marzano tomatoes 1/2 cup pitted and sliced Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley salt and pepper to taste 4 (6 ounce) cod filets, or other mild white fish fresh Italian parsley sprigs for garnish (optional)
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Chicken marsala over fettucine is a wonderfully rich Italian-American dish. Think chicken cutlets, mushrooms, and spinach cooked in a creamy Marsala wine sauce served over pasta—the ultimate comfort food.
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This Italian grain pie is a real treat for Easter. It's also known as pastiera. The filling is made with wheat berries, ricotta cheese, eggs, and candied citrus. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
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Eggs in purgatory, also known as "uova in purgatorio", is a classic Italian breakfast dish of soft-cooked poached eggs in a delicious homemade tomato sauce flavored with garlic and capers. Easy to make in just 20 minutes! Serve with toast.
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A lovely creamy cheese which is very easy to make! Even my sister who refused to eat the cheese at first ended up loving it! This is a fail-safe recipe in our household, I have made it time and time again. To cheese or not to cheese...that is never the question!
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This is a recipe for my Sicilian grandmother's creamy homemade ricotta cheese. Great as a spread on fresh bread or add as a topping to fresh Pasta.
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Lemon tiramisu is made with lemon curd, lemon syrup, and mascarpone cheese. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for 3 days.
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Hot chocolate Italian-style is one of the most amazing treats in the world! You have to try this pudding-like chocolate decadence! Add some Irish cream, cinnamon, and whipped cream for a fun variation, or create your own!
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