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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Soffritto: The Classic Italian Cooking Base
Soffritto is the starting point for many Italian soups, sauces, and braises. Onion, carrot, and celery are cooked slowly in…
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Italian Cheese Guide
Italian cheeses are rooted in tradition and meant to be used in everyday cooking. Italian cheese plays a big role…
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How to Make Classic Italian Béchamel Sauce
Béchamel is a white sauce made from butter, flour, and milk. It appears often in baked pasta dishes like lasagna…
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Italian Pantry Staples
Italian cooking often starts with a dependable set of ingredients. When those basics are already in your kitchen, everyday cooking…
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A Guide to Italian Pasta Shapes
Italian pasta comes in many shapes, and each one is designed to work well with certain types of sauces. Some…
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Basic Homemade Beef Broth (Marcella Hazan Method)
This Italian beef broth recipe from Marcella Hazan is used across many Italian dishes, including risotto, soups, and sauces. The…
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A Simple Guide to Wine Pairing
Wine pairing doesn’t have to be complicated or full of rules. Most classic food and wine pairings developed simply because…
