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How to Cook with Black Garlic
It sounds mysterious and intriguing; the shadow of the ingredient everyone knows so well. It’s used by practiced chefs in gourmet restaurants, and even has its own place in American pop culture as the secret ingredient to Bob’s “Best Burger” recipe in the hit animated show Bob’s Burgers. It is making its way out of more [...]
A Traditional Italian Easter Feast: Abbacchio a Scottadito
In Italy, Easter is one of the most important holidays. In fact, the festivities start with the Holy Week, which begins a week earlier on Palm Sunday. Along with religious services and elaborate street processions, the celebration is also centered around an epic feast that is typically enjoyed on Easter Sunday. According to tradition, lamb [...]
How to Make Pastiera
Pastiera Napoletana is an Easter necessity. Made with soft cooked wheat, candied fruit, and ricotta cheese, it is one of the most iconic Italian dessert recipes.