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Artichokes (Carciofi): Hearts, Flowers, Thorns & All
The artichoke is a versatile and delicious vegetable, the bud of a giant flower. Prized in Italy, where it came to popular favor from the tables of the Medici, the artichoke can be served as an antipasto, first course, main course or side dish - it just takes a few moment to prepare it first. Learn about the history of these many-layered...
How to Prepare a Fresh Artichoke
Learn how to deal with these prickly thistle flowers and have absolutely no fear of them.
Asparagus: Harbingers of spring
An eagerly sought harbinger of spring, the asparagus is a distinctive-tasting delicacy with extraordinary nutritional qualities.
Fava beans: The green protein
Whether fave (fava beans) are served up in nouvelle cuisine attire or enjoyed around the kitchen table with friends with a big chunk of pecorino on the side, this is a springtime marriage that everyone can celebrate.
Lamb (agnello): A Spring Tradition in Italy
Savoring a fresh, roasted lamb with a glass of local red wine in the open air, under a flowering arbor is one of the miracles of springtime in Italy
Easter (Pasqua) Lunch
The jubilation of Easter is nowhere more apparent than at a Pasqua (Easter) lunch in Italy...freshest vegetables of the season, young cheeses, and delicious roasted meats.
Easter Breads and Pies
Sweet breads, savory pies, and fresh sweet cheese pastries abound in Italy's bakeries this time of year -- just in time for the Easter holidays.
Ricotta: The Cheese That Isn't a Cheese
Soft, white and delicately sweet, ricotta marries beautifully with sweet pastries or springtime vegetables -- it's the ideal cheese for your favorite Easter recipes.
Lasagna, Lasagne
While some layer their lasagna with curly noodles, hearty Bolognese sauce and creamy béchamel, others find a simple marinara, mozzarella and spinach complimentary to the ocassion. Whether you add fish or enjoy roasted squash, there is a lasagna for you. Piergiorgio talks lasagna.
Wine, Cheese & Olive Pairings
Olives are a fun & delicious food to share with friends, as the etiquette of eating olives is relaxed. With so many types of olives available, the opportunities to pair olives with wine and other foods are endless. Start with the classic & creative pairings here -- like Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives with Pears & Sherry or Oil-Cured...
