Cioccolata Calda Recipe: Authentic Italian Hot Chocolate

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[trg_recipe template="recipe" img_alt="Cioccolata calda, Italian Hot Chocolate Recipe" summary="The quintessential winter treat, cioccolata calda (hot chocolate) is beloved by Italians for its rich flavor derived from the use of milk and melted chocolate. A delicious staple of Italy’s characteristic Christmas markets, cioccolata calda is also perfect for a quiet evening at home." method_heading="Instructions" other_notes="" recipe_cuisine="" [...] Read more »
Porchetta di maiale Recipe

Porchetta di maiale

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[trg_recipe template="recipe" img_alt="Porchetta di maiale Recipe" img_align="center" summary="An authentic Italian roasted pork recipe." method_heading="Instructions" other_notes="" recipe_cuisine="Italian" recipe_category="Main Course" show_tags="true" cooking_method="Roasting" prep_time="15" cook_time="120" total_time="135" author_src="custom" author_name="Trips 2 Italy" ing_heading="Ingredients" ingredients="%5B%7B%22list%22%3A%223%20%C2%BE%20-%204%20lbs.%20boneless%20pork%20shoulder%20roast%2C%20skin%20on%5Cn4%20sprigs%20rosemary%5Cn2%20teaspoons%20fennel%20pollen%5Cn5%20cloves%20garlic%2C%20minced%5Cn1%20%C2%BD%20teaspoons%20salt%5Cn1%20%C2%BD%20ground%20black%20pepper%5Cn2%20tablespoons%20extra%20virgin%20olive%20oil%5CnKitchen%20twine%22%7D%5D" nutri_heading="More Information" extra_notes="" recipe_yield="8 Servings" suitable_for_diet="" custom_nutrients="%5B%7B%22level%22%3A%220%22%2C%22text_style%22%3A%22normal%22%7D%5D" json_ld="" hide_author="true" hide_nutrition="true" social_buttons=""][trg_recipe_method] Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees. Finely chop the rosemary and place in a small [...] Read more »

Minestrone – The Italian Vacation from a Cold Winters Day

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[trg_recipe name_src="custom" name_txt="Minestrone Soup" template="recipe" img_src="media_lib" imgwidth="500" img_align="center" summary="Soups are a mainstay in any part of the world and Italy is no exception. Minestrone is uniquely Italian and there are many different ways the soup is prepared. This is an authentic Italian minestrone recipe that will go along way during these cold winter months. " [...] Read more »

Bollito Makes A Christmas Day Dinner

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[trg_recipe name_src="custom" name_txt="Bollito" template="recipe" img_caption="Classic Bollito" img_align="center" summary="Bollito is a dish prevalent in the northern part of Italy especially in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It typically consists of a variety of meats, usually tougher cuts of beef or veal, that are gently boiled for about 3 hours in a broth made from vegetables [...] Read more »

Roasted Veal and Potatoes

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[trg_recipe template="recipe" img_caption="Roasted Veal" img_align="center" summary="Roasted Veal and Potatoes is a common Christmas Day meal. " method_heading="Preparations" other_notes="" recipe_cuisine="Italian" recipe_category="Main Course" show_tags="true" cooking_method="Roasting" ing_heading="Ingredients" ingredients="%5B%7B%22list%22%3A%222%20lbs.%20veal%20tenderloin%5Cn%5Cn1%20cup%20dry%20white%20wine%5Cn%5Cn1%20sprig%20of%20rosemary%5Cn%5Cn1%20garlic%20clove%2C%20cut%20in%20half%5Cn%5Cn2%20sage%20leaves%5Cn%5Cn1%20bay%20leaf%5Cn%5Cn3%20tablespoons%20extra%20virgin%20olive%20oil%5Cn%5Cn1%20ladle%20of%20warm%20beef%20broth%5Cn%5CnSalt%20and%20pepper%20to%20taste%22%7D%5D" suitable_for_diet="" custom_nutrients="%5B%7B%22level%22%3A%220%22%2C%22text_style%22%3A%22normal%22%7D%5D" json_ld="" hide_nutrition="true" social_buttons=""][trg_recipe_method] Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Tie the veal with kitchen twine and season with salt and pepper on all sides. In a pot large enough [...] Read more »

Spaghetti alle Vongole

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[trg_recipe template="recipe" img_caption="Spaghetti alle Vongole" img_align="center" summary="Spaghetti Alle Vongole or Spaghetti with clams is a classic dish any time of year, but at Christmas, this dish often takes center stage. " method_heading="Preparations " other_notes="" recipe_cuisine="Italian" recipe_category="Main Course" recipe_category_other="Christmas" show_tags="true" prep_time="20" cook_time="25" author_src="custom" author_name="Tommaso De Poi" author_url="Tommaso De Poi" ingredients="%5B%7B%22list%22%3A%222%20%C2%BC%20lbs.%20clams%5Cn%5Cn10.5%20oz.%20spaghetti%5Cn%5Cn%C2%BD%20cup%20dry%20white%20wine%5Cn%5Cn2%20cloves%20garlic%5Cn%5Cn2%20tablespoons%20olive%20oil%5Cn%5CnRed%20pepper%20flakes%20to%20taste%5Cn%5CnSalt%20and%20pepper%20to%20taste%22%7D%5D" suitable_for_diet="" custom_nutrients="%5B%7B%22level%22%3A%220%22%2C%22text_style%22%3A%22normal%22%7D%5D" json_ld="" hide_nutrition="true" social_buttons=""][trg_recipe_method] Preparing [...] Read more »

Roasted baccalà with Tomatoes and Potatoes

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[trg_recipe template="recipe" img_caption="Roasted baccalà with tomatoes and potatoes" img_align="center" summary="This is a classic Italian Christmas Eve Dish" method_heading="Preparation Instructions " other_notes="" recipe_cuisine="Italian" recipe_category="Main Course" recipe_category_other="Christmas Eve" show_tags="true" cooking_method="Bake" prep_time="20" cook_time="35" author_src="custom" author_name="Tommaso De Poi" author_url="Tommaso De Poi" ing_heading="Ingredients " ingredients="%5B%7B%22list%22%3A%222.5%20lbs.%20prepared%20salt%20cod%2Fbaccal%C3%A0%20(see%20step%201)%5Cn%5Cn1%20lb.%20potatoes%2C%20cut%20into%20thin%20slices%5Cn%5Cn14.5%20oz.%20can%20diced%20tomatoes%5Cn%5Cn1%20onion%2C%20diced%5Cn%5Cn%C2%BC%20cup%20dry%20white%20wine%5Cn%5Cn1%20garlic%20clove%5Cn%5Cn1%20tablespoon%20chopped%20parsley%5Cn%5CnRed%20pepper%20flakes%20to%20taste%5Cn%5Cn4%20tablespoons%20olive%20oil%5Cn%5CnSalt%20to%20taste%22%7D%5D" suitable_for_diet="" custom_nutrients="%5B%7B%22level%22%3A%220%22%2C%22text_style%22%3A%22normal%22%7D%5D" json_ld="" hide_date="true" hide_author="true" hide_nutrition="true" social_buttons=""][trg_recipe_method] Preparing the salt cod: Three days prior to [...] Read more »

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