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    How to Make the Perfect Bolognese Sauce (Tips and Secret Ingredients You Need)

    7 June 20245 October 2023 by Byron
    A plate of spaghetti and bolognese sauce.

    Bolognese sauce, or Ragù alla Bolognese, is a beloved Italian classic that has found its way into kitchens around the world. Known for its rich, meaty flavor and velvety texture, a well-executed Bolognese sauce can turn a simple pasta dish into a culinary masterpiece.  But mastering the art of creating the perfect Bolognese sauce is

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    Gorgonzola Pizza With Pear and Red Onion (Easy Party-Night Recipe)

    18 April 20244 October 2023 by Byron
    slices of Gorgonzola pizza topped with rocket.

    Gorgonzola pizza with pear and red onion is the perfect Friday night recipe when you’re busy entertaining (of course, it’s also the right choice for a date with the TV). It’s easy to make and loaded with delicious Mediterranean flavors from the Italian Gorgonzola to the delicious pieces of pear that are a flavor combination

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    Chicken Tagliatelle Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Classic Italian Pasta Recipe)

    18 April 20243 October 2023 by Byron
    Chicken Tagliatelle Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Chicken tagliatelle pasta with sun-dried tomatoes is a classic of the Italian pasta scene. It’s quick and easy to make, and uses just a select few ingredients that combine to make a dish that really shines with flavor and richness.  Tangy sun-dried tomatoes marinated in oil, onion and lightly fried slices of garlic go together

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    Crafting Fresh Flavors From Italy: A Guide to Making Homemade Basil Pesto

    19 November 20244 September 2023 by Crissy
    A small bowl of basil pesto.

    Today, we’re going to make one of Italy’s most beloved sauces, homemade basil pesto. A staple in Italian cuisine, pesto is a sauce that originated in the picturesque coastal region of Liguria, Italy, where it is referred to as “Pesto alla Genovese“. While highly celebrated, pesto is not confined to one standard recipe. There are

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    Fresh Flavors From Italy: A Guide to Making Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

    18 April 202426 August 2023 by Crissy
    sun-dried tomatoes on a baking tray.

    Today, we’re on a journey to the Mediterranean, exploring the charming world of pesto. This article provides a guide to making one of Itali’s most beloved sauces, homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto. A fundamental component in Italian cuisine, pesto is a sauce that originated in the picturesque region of Liguria. But pesto is not confined to

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