Sicilian Pork in Milk

I had this dish on Easter Sunday in Sicily (in addition to the roast lamb).  It is the first time I have ever had or tasted it.  It was very unusual and delicious and I asked how it was made.  While I did not receive an actual written recipe, this is how it was explained [...]

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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner – Italian Style

I don’t think I will be able to buy a corned beef here.  Maybe if I went to Arezzo to Essilunga I could, I hear they cater to foreigners.  But no matter.  I am going to cook Stinco* and cabbage.  One, because I think it sounds cool together.  “Stinco and cabbage” and two, because I [...]

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Rabbit Braised with Olives and Sage

Cognilio con olive e salvia Serves 6-8 The Tuscan way of preparing delicious home-cooked meals is straightforward and uncomplicated, and proves that you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen or have hundreds of ingredients. Their food is unfussy and simple (probably what we would call country or rustic fare) but always delicious, letting [...]

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Home Porchetta Recipe

I found this recipe for a home version of Porchetta without having to butcher a whole pig yourself: Pork Shoulder Stuffed With Anise, Rosemary and Garlic serves 6-8 Porchetta is made by stuffing a whole suckling pig. For a simpler version, try it with just the pork shoulder. Be sure to ask your butcher to [...]

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