Pasta e Fagioli (Marcella Hazan Recipe)
Pasta e fagioli is made from beans, pasta, vegetables, and broth. The ingredients are straightforward, but the way they cook…
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Prosecco Wine Guide
Getting to Know Prosecco Prosecco is a sparkling wine from northeastern Italy and is known for being light, fresh, and…
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Vermentino Wine Guide
Getting to Know Vermentino Vermentino is a fresh Italian white wine that is especially good with seafood, vegetables, and simple…
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Chianti Wine Guide
Getting to Know Chianti Chianti is one of the most recognizable Italian wines and one of the easiest to pair…
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Major Wine Regions of Italy
Each region of Italy produces different styles of wine, largely influenced by climate, elevation, and distance from the sea. Understanding…
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How to Read an Italian Wine Label
Italian wine labels can look confusing at first, especially compared to wines from the United States. Instead of large grape…
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Italian Cheese Guide
Italian cheeses appear in some of the most recognizable Italian dishes, from pasta and risotto to baked recipes and simple…
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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 the shape is often chosen for a specific reason. Walk through the pasta…
