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One of the many fresh herbs used in many Italian kitchens. The aromatic flavor of thyme complements Southern Italian sauces of hot peppers and eggplants, as well as being a primary herb in so

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“Salve!” is one of the most common ways to greet someone in Italy – more or less the equivalent to “Hi!” in the United States. The Italian word for sage, salvia,

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Cooking with Canned Tomatoes Canned tomatoes are easily one of the most valuable items in your pantry, but which tomatoes work best in your recipe? Do you need fresh tomatoes to make a gre

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With our friends at The FeedfeedArticle by: Molly AdamsPhotos by: Giora Stuchiner We tasked our friends at the Feedfeed to create The Ultimate Wine & Olive Pairing Guide featuri

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How To: Christmas Eve Baccalà Baccalà— is Italian for salted codfish—comes mostly from the coast of Labrador and Newfoundland, where it’s fished, salted

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How To: Sauce And Serve Pasta Behind every great pasta dinner is a great sauce. It’s not just the flavor of a sauce that matters. It matters when and how the sauce and pasta come

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How To Pick The Right Pasta For Your Sauce Believe it or not, there are over 500 pasta shapes in Italy. That’s a lot of pasta! Though there aren’t nearly as many t

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How to Make Ravioli There are times when store bought ravioli will do, like when you’re short on time or you’re craving some quick comfort food. However, the difference between p

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How To Make Pasta Carbonara Learning to make an authentic carbonara sauce isn’t just an incredible experience … it’s a must! The process is simple, but just as important

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How to Make Hummus These days, a plate of hummus served with crudités or crackers can be found on almost any appetizer table. And for good reason. This Middle Eastern blend of creamy

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There is nothing more satisfying then uncorking your own, homemade bottle of wine. We give you a brief list of wines and their characteristics, followed by instructions on making your own. Kn

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How To Make Homemade Pasta There is no need to be intimidated by making your own homemade pasta. While it requires a little extra time and effort in the kitchen, making fresh pasta isn

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