Italian Pumpkin Soup

Using sweet kabocha squash as the base for this velvety Italian pumpkin soup, Aglio e Oglio seasoning adds a delightfully savory Italian twist to the comforting flavors of fall.
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Lamb Tagliatelle

Tucked into the depths of the famed Roman institution Roscioli, it's arguably impossible to control yourself as you peruse the menu. Twirled into an impossibly thin and delicate homemade egg tagliatelle, we've tried to recreate their impossibly delicious Lamb Tagliatelle recipe churned from the depths of their kitchen.
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Stuffed Paccheri

Slowly cooked to develop depth of flavor and texture, bolognese sauce has be come a favorite for good reason. Stuffed into Paccheri and baked to deliver a show stopping pasta dinner, you might just want to double the sauce recipe and freeze for another day.
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Spaghetti Da Za Rita: Flavors from Taormina

Combining the sweet tang of sun-dried tomatoes with sharp garlic, spicy chili flakes, good olive oil, and crunchy bread crumbs, every bite of this spectacular pasta leaves you wanting more. Recreate the simply delicious flavors of one of Taormina's best restaurants at in your own home.
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Porcini Mushroom Risotto

Foraging for mushrooms is ritualistic and requires immense patience. After hours spent tromping through mushroom territory, you may come home bearing pounds, ounces, or none of the marvelous treasure. Filled with the earthy nuances of wild fungi, this mushroom risotto balances rich textures with umami flavors with a bright pop of lemon, fresh herbs, and aromatic fennel pollen. A wonderful dish to serve throughout the year, it is particularly nice during the holiday season.
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The Best Ways To Use Organic Honey

Naturally sweetened by the careful and diligent work of honey bees, honey offers us a peek into the many wonders of our natural world. Flavored with the vibrant taste of lemon blossom, clover, pine or any myriad of flowers, it can be hard to believe that the powerful flavors in assorted honeys derives simply from the bee's preferred pollens or nectars and not from manmade essential oils or additives.
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Italian Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio

We've entered the best time of year: tomato season. Warmed by the hot summer sun, the plump, sweet and earthy fruits are hard to resist when pulled from the vine. A stunning appetizer or salad, this tomato carpaccio comes together quickly and balances the fresh taste of tomatoes with the zing of a caper dressing.
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5 Best Ways to Get the Most Out of Fresh Cucumbers

Crunchy, fresh and invigorating, it's nearly impossible to think about cucumbers without instantly craving a bite of one. Brought to Italy in the 8th century, they quickly became a staple in Italian vegetable gardens. Shaved into salads, juiced into a cocktail, or pureed into a soup, there are endless possibilities for how to incorporate the cooling vegetable into your diet.
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