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Homemade Italian Capicola

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Homemade charcuterie that is easy, non-intimidating and thoroughly delicious!  Succulent, superbly seasoned and flavorful, this Capicola will take your Italian subs, sandwiches, pizza and snacking to a new level!Do you enjoy a good sandwich from time to time?  I mean … Continue reading →

Italian Barley Salad

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This colorful and flavorful Italian Barley Salad is a great make-ahead dish and is perfect for your next potluck, picnic, BBQ or any other occasion!I did something I never thought I'd do.I never, ever thought I'd replicate, or even want to replicate, airplane … Continue reading →

Best Marinara Sauce for Canning

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It's hard to beat a simple dish of fresh pasta topped with homemade marinara sauce.  The key is using quality products and when you have those these simplest of dishes come to life.The Italians have relied on the best of the best tomatoes for centuries:  Sun-kissed San … Continue reading →

Best Homemade Giardiniera (Hot or Mild)

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Giardiniera, pronounced "jar-din-air-ah", is one condiment you don't want to be without.  And once you've tried it you'll understand why.Originating in Italy, these pickled vegetables were introduced to Chicago in the late 19th century by Italian immigrants and took … Continue reading →

Sweet Pea Risotto with Basil & Pancetta

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I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this post! In celebration of Spring, I want to introduce you to a risotto featuring one of early Spring's finest bounties:  The garden-fresh sweet pea.  Aren't they simply irresistible? We had a really nice harvest of sweet peas last … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup

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This wonderfully creamy and flavor-packed tortellini soup is super easy to make and is sure to become a family favorite!It's been a crazy week and I'm ready for the weekend, how about you?  I've been nursing a case of strep throat with accompanying fever while still … Continue reading →

BEST Italian Wedding Soup

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I've partnered with Aneto, my favorite broth manufacturer, to bring you this post.Nutritious and delicious, simple and quick to make, you’ll understand why this has been an Italian-American classic for so many generations!Save Served at every Italian-American … Continue reading →

Milanese Philly Cheesesteak

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A special thank you to Veal Made Easy for sponsoring this recipe post!The all-American Philly Cheesesteak sandwich gets an Italian makeover!This is the sandwich that had my husband's colleagues clamoring at his office door at lunchtime as its aroma filled the … Continue reading →

Sicilian-style Grilled Tuna Steaks

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A special thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post and to our readers for supporting the brands that help make The Daring Gourmet possible! From my early childhood trips to Italy's beaches to my farewell trip to Tuscany as an adult before leaving Europe for the … Continue reading →

Roasted Sweet Potato Fettuccine Alfredo

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Even though the holidays are long over, our consumption of sweet potatoes doesn't have to be - nor should it be!Find out more about the U.S.history of sweet potato consumption and why you should be eating them throughout the year in my post on Curried Sweet Potato Soup … Continue reading →

10-Minute Margherita Flatbread Pizzas

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Thank you to La Brea Bakery for sponsoring this post!Pizza is pure bliss, don't you think?  There's just something about that crispy-chewy bread crust topped with sauce, oozing cheese and any variety of toppings that speaks universal comfort.I enjoy all kinds of … Continue reading →

Italian Zucchini Fritters

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This is just one of several ways I've been trying to use up our plentiful harvest of zucchini.  And by plentiful I mean the first crop was 20 pounds!! Second crop was 14 pounds and I haven't even picked the third round yet!We had a little extra room left in our garden … Continue reading →

Best Italian Chicken Meatballs

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These Italian Chicken Meatballs are deliciously seasoned and served with a very simple but dazzlingly vibrant and flavorful tomato sauce.If you prefer, you can use ground beef instead.  I'll make it both ways depending on the mood I'm in.  For the Summer I prefer the … Continue reading →

Roasted Tomato Risotto

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Risotto is a culinary art of its own.  In fact, you can find cookbooks dedicated exclusively to risotto recipes.  Risotto uses a special rice, most commonly arborio, and it cooks up into a deliciously creamy texture with the the perfect touch of chewiness. Risotto has a bit … Continue reading →

Chicken Piccata

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This classic Italian dish is a prime example that something super quick and easy can be tantalizingly delicious.  Chicken is sliced very thinly then seasoned, dredged in flour, fried crispy golden and served with a tangy lemon-wine-butter-caper sauce made from the pan … Continue reading →

Italian Bolognese

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Traditional Italian Bolognese uses three meats and pancetta (or bacon) to achieve the flavor that has made it so famous.  The long, slow cooking time results in melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and a depth of flavor that will satisfy your tummy and your soul.Classic Italian … Continue reading →

Tortellini Minestrone Soup

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This is one of my all-time favorite soups.  It's something I threw together a few years ago in a time crunch and based on the ingredients I had on hand.  And it's been a family favorite ever since, drawing compliments wherever it's served. … Continue reading →

Pumpkin, Kale and Sausage Lasagna

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 Thank you to Pollinate Media Group and Barilla for sponsoring this post.  Lasagna is one of those dishes I never tire of (dangling participle, I know).  In fact, whenever asked the proverbial "if you could only eat one dish every day the rest of your life..." lasagna is … Continue reading →

Chanterelle Mushroom & Goat Cheese Crostini

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Thank you to Honest Cooking for sponsoring this post.  I am thrilled to be partnering with Honest Cooking to promote the first ever North Nordic Food Festival being held the first week of October in New York City!  This 7-day extravaganza will feature the cuisines of … Continue reading →

Chicken Cacciatore with Polenta

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An authentic, classic Italian dish.  Cacciatore is Italian for “hunter,” referring to a dish that is prepared “hunter-style.”  Though many variations of Cacciatore exist, hunter-style always calls for tomatoes, onions and herbs, and sometimes bell peppers and wine.  … Continue reading →

Polenta Lasagna

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Polenta Pasticciata con Ragu di Carne, a dish from the Campania region of southern Italy. This is a polenta casserole with a typical Italian ragu di carne.  Polenta is made of coarse yellow cornmeal slowly cooked in water or stock until the desired consistency is met.  While … Continue reading →

Creamy Fettuccine with Shiitake & Porcini

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Another Daring Gourmet original, coming up with a name for this was super fun!  I finally arrived at something both poetic and whimsical.  What do you think? "Creamy Fettuccine with Shiitake and Porcini."  (Shiitake is pronounced "shi-taw-kee.  Porcini is pronounced … Continue reading →

Spaghetti With Chicken Bolognese

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For a healthier and leaner alternative to red meat but still made in authentic Italian fashion, try this Chicken Bolognese.  Slow simmered with vegetables, herbs and white wine and finished with fresh basil and heavy cream, this sauce is full of flavor and is sure to become … Continue reading →

Pasta Milano Soup

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Any Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurant fans out there?  One of my favorites on their menu is the Pasta Milano.  Bow-tie pasta topped with a creamy sauce of grilled chicken, roasted garlic, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes.  As I was thinking about what to cook today (food … Continue reading →

Authentic Italian Ragu di Carne

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Authentic Italian Ragu di Carne.  Italian ragu is very different from American-Italian spaghetti sauce (which tends to be soupy and largely tomato sauce/paste-based.) There are variations of Ragu di Carne, but mine consists of ground beef, bacon, onions, garlic, carrots, … Continue reading →

Chicken Marsala

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Several of my friends tell me that Chicken Marsala is one of their favorite things to order at restaurants.  Now is your opportunity to make this scrumptious dish yourself, only even better than what you ordered out!  Why better?  For several reasons, but one of them is it … Continue reading →

Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi

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I need to introduce you to my husband right from the get-go since he is a key player in my culinary adventures.  Todd.  That’s his name, Todd.  There will be more biography in the future, but I’ll start with the most pertinent.  Todd’s loves pretty much anything in the food … Continue reading →

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