Tag: Italian
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Limoncello
Just saying the word Lemon evokes so many senses. Lemonade on a hot summer day. A squeeze of lemon to brighten up a delectable dinner dish, or an aroma of lemon blossoms filling the air. Lemons are magic. Limoncello is an Italian liqueur made typically in Southern Italy in regions south of Naples in Amalfi…
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Patience, Time and Tiramisu
Tiramisu translated means to “pick me up”. This rich decadent Italian dessert is a creation of love and passion. When you take a bite of Tiramisu, you almost always have to close your eyes to experience the flavors. Custard, coffee, marsala, chocolate. This recipe is not for the faint of heart. It’s delicious and well…
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Pasta Alla Norma
Pasta Alla Norma. The first time I heard mention of this dish was in Eldorado County which lies east of Sacramento. This beautiful area has rolling vineyards and big wines. Our friend and winemaker John Miller talked about his favorite Italian dish called “Pasta Alla Norma”. I’m from the northern part of Italy and wasn’t…
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The Blah Zucchini
Let’s face it, zucchini is versatile because on it’s own it has very little flavor. This is why it is a perfect vegetable that we can add to cakes, muffins, stir-fry, pasta etc. I’ve even had it on pizza…I loved it! Yesterday I made one of my favorite zucchini recipes from The American Academy in…
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