Christmas

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Mostaccioli Calabresi | Calabrian Honey Cookies

These traditional Calabrian cookies are made with flour, honey, and a little bit of seasoning—that's it! You can make very simple...

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EASY Panettone Recipe

While this is technically not a true panettone, it is a very close substitute and much easier to make than the real deal (for example,...

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Torrone dei Morti | Authentic Italian Torrone Recipe

This torrone variant is typically made in Naples for Halloween (or All Saints' Day) but we think it's fitting ANY time of year,...

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Struffoli Recipe | Authentic Italian Christmas Dessert

Struffoli is (or we should say "are") a classic Italian Christmas dessert with an interesting origin. Formed by a mass of tiny fried...

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Tortellini in Brodo | Authentic Italian Recipe

"Tortellini in brodo," or tortellini in broth, is a very simple but VERY delicious preparation for fresh tortellini. This classic dish is...

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Fried Baccala | Authentic Italian Recipe

Baccala is cod that has been preserved in salt. It has been a staple on Christmas tables in Italy since its introduction as a cheap and...

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Cucciddati | Italian Christmas Cookies

Cucciddati are a Sicilian Christmas treat, typically served either in cookie form (as shown here) or in one, solid "crown" shape. The...

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Calabrian “Curujicchi” | Savory Italian Donut Recipe

A Calabrian delicacy, this version of the highly regional "curujicchia" hails from the village of Dasà. A light, fluffy and savory potato...