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Italian-American Sodas

It’s no secret that we LOVE Italy….but don’t be fooled. We are also Americans and we are just as proud to be American. My grandparents,

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Man-Catcher Brownies

‼️WARNING‼️ The following recipe is neither Italian nor healthy….however it will make your husband, dad, or grandfather very happy this Father’s Day!These brownies are called

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Italian Bread Crumbs

Breadcrumbs….the secret to perfect cotoletta, meatballs, and chicken parmigiana. In the past we have just purchased pre-made breadcrumbs at the store but have you looked

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Sourdough Gnocchi

Just like with traditional Gnocchi, here are the same tips for sourdough gnocchi:-This recipe can be used with active sourdough starter OR discard. Discard will

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Traditional Gnocchi

Before we share the recipe details there are a few things to note:-Potatoes matter. You want a DRY potato. I prefer russet potatoes but Yukon

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Steamed Cauliflower

Today we are sharing a delicious, simple side dish, steamed cauliflower topped with fried bread crumbs. I placed this on a platter last night and

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Lime Italian Soda

Because even on St. Patrick’s Day we are still Italian.If you’re looking for some extra green flair to add to your day that’s equally delicious

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