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  • Creamy risotto with porcini mushrooms topped with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley in a white bowl.
    Recipes | Risotto, Polenta & Soups

    Porcini Mushroom Risotto (Marcella Hazan Recipe)

    Risotto with porcini mushrooms is one of the most recognizable dishes from northern Italy, built from rice, broth, butter, Parmesan,…

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  • Reconstituting dried porcini mushrooms in warm water until softened
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    How to Reconstitute Dried Porcini Mushrooms

    Dried porcini mushrooms are a staple in classic Italian cooking. They bring a deep, earthy flavor that fresh mushrooms don’t…

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  • Nebbiolo wine guide showing flavor profile, acidity, tannins, and food pairings like steak, truffle pasta, and short ribs
    Wine

    Nebbiolo Wine Guide

    Getting to Know Nebbiolo Nebbiolo is a red wine from the Piedmont region in northern Italy, known for its high…

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  • Close-up of sausage and bell pepper pasta with tomatoes and grated cheese
    Pasta & Sauces | Recipes

    Sausage and Bell Pepper Pasta Sauce (Marcella Hazan)

    Marcella Hazan’s red and yellow bell pepper sauce with sausage is built around a familiar combination of peppers, tomatoes, and…

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  • Marcella Hazan’s Chicken Cacciatore (New Version)
    Chicken & Meat | Recipes

    Marcella Hazan’s Chicken Cacciatore (New Version)

    This is Marcella Hazan‘s updated version of chicken cacciatore, and it’s a little more approachable than her original recipe. The…

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  • Soave Italian white wine guide showing region Veneto Italy, Garganega grape, flavor notes of lemon almond and white flowers, and food pairings including seafood roast chicken and risotto
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    Soave Wine Guide

    Getting to Know Soave Soave is a white wine from the Veneto region in northeastern Italy. It’s known for its…

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  • Baked rigatoni with Bolognese and béchamel in a white baking dish, topped with melted cheese and grated Parmesan, with a wooden spoon alongside.
    Pasta & Sauces | Recipes

    Baked Rigatoni with Bolognese Sauce (Italian Recipe)

    Baked rigatoni with Bolognese is one of those dishes that turns a good sauce into something even more satisfying. Rigatoni…

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  • Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles (Marcella Hazan Recipe)
    Recipes | Vegetable Dishes

    Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles (Marcella Hazan Recipe)

    Asparagus and prosciutto bundles come together from just a few ingredients: asparagus, prosciutto, Fontina, and a little butter. In the…

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  • Dolcetto Italian wine guide showing flavor profile, body, acidity, tannins, and food pairings like soups, pasta, and vegetables
    Wine

    Dolcetto Wine Guide

    Getting to Know Dolcetto Dolcetto is a red wine from the Piedmont region in northern Italy and is known for…

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  • Barbera wine guide showing Piedmont region, Barbera grape, style chart for body acidity and tannins, flavor notes of cherry plum and spices, and food pairings like meat sauce and lasagne.
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    Barbera Wine Guide

    Getting to Know Barbera Barbera is a red wine from the Piedmont region in northern Italy and is known for…

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