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Hailing from Milan, Osso Bucco is a tantalizing Italian specialty that captivates with its rich and robust flavors. This iconic dish showcases tender cross-cut veal shanks, slowly braised to perfection in a luscious combination of white wine, aromatic vegetables, and … Read More
Chicken parmesan has its roots in Italian cuisine, but has been adopted wholeheartedly by the United States. It’s essentially a variation of eggplant parmesan, but with chicken breasts covered in breadcrumbs and a delicious coating of grated parmesan. It’s also … Read More
Cioppino is a fish stew originating in San Francisco, California with Italian influence. Mussels, shrimps, tomato paste, wine and a bunch of other stuff all go into making a good cioppino. To keep it simple with pairing wine, let’s look … Read More
Chicken Marsala is an American favorite with Italian origins. Made with marsala, a fortified wine from the city of Marsala on the island of Sicily, along with mushrooms and chicken stock. Chicken being a lighter white meat, allows for a … Read More
If we’re talking about comfort food, our minds tend to go straight to the carbs. And what’s better than a rich and flavorful spaghetti bolognese? Look for something with bold tannins and high acidity to enhance the inherent acidity of … Read More
Tiramisu is a popular Italian dessert that most people cannot resist – it has coffee soaked lady finger cookies layered with mascarpone cheese topped with a dusting of cocoa and whipped cream. A general rule when it comes to wine … Read More
Chicken Piccata is a delicious dish that is thought to belong to the meeting of Italian and American cuisine. In fact, a different version of Chicken Piccata is usually made in Italy but using veal. This receipt is as tasty … Read More
This is one of the most popular salads around the world. Despite its simplicity in ingredients, it boasts of bright and intense notes of tomato, basil, creamy mozzarella, and balsamic vinegar. The vinegar and tomato are acidic, which calls for … Read More
If you are a pork lover and have not tried Porchetta (pronounced por-ketta), you should move it to the top of your list. This Italian favorite translates to “little pig” and is usually made by roasting a whole big, but … Read More
Puttanesca is a pasta dish invented in Napoli in the 20th century. It is often made with ingredients that are found on hand, but it almost always has tomatoes, oil, olives, garlic and anchovies. A very popular dish in Italy … Read More