Tag Archives: Italian Food

Brasato di Maiale al Latte – Braised Pork in Milk

The first time I cooked this dish, the decision was born out of desperation. During the winter months, I live at Sugarloaf, ME, and the nearest somewhat reasonable grocer is fifteen miles away. My refrigerator was pretty bare, and I … Continue reading

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Goulash – Yes, It’s “Italian”

For most of us, when we think of Italian food, goulash is not the first dish that comes to mind. Originating in Hungary, and supposedly deriving it’s name from the Hungarian gulyas, or ‘herd’, goulash is a dish first cooked … Continue reading

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Insalata con Marroni, Mele e Melagrana – Salad with Chestnuts, Apples and Pomegranate

Chestnuts are found throughout Italy, and have been a staple of their cuisine for thousands of years. Mentioned in writings from Homer and Pliny, they were cultivated throughout the region by the Middle Ages, especially in the mountainous areas where … Continue reading

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Christmas Lasagna – Lasagna da Fornel: Not your ordinary lasagna!

Another traditional Christmas dish from Northeastern Italy intrigued me the moment I discovered it, but it is quite unexpected, and I was unsure of how it would go over with American palates. I’ve made it a couple of times now, … Continue reading

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Warning: Bombardino May Cause an Early End to your Ski Day

Bombardino is an egg nog based drink that is very popular in the cold climates, especially for those enjoying a ski holiday in Northeastern Italy. This is a perfect drink for sipping apres ski in Val Gardena, or to warm … Continue reading

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