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Broiled Sea Bass with Corbarino Tomatoes – “Branzino al Pomodoro Corbarino”

Broiled Sea Bass with Corbarino Tomatoes – “Branzino al Pomodoro Corbarino”

This broiled sea bass with corbarino tomatoes recipe could not be simpler or quicker, yet the result is an amazingly delicious and complex dish. The secret, as usual, is using great ingredients and letting them shine. The stars of this dish are sea bass and…

Spaghettoni with Corbarino Tomatoes, Provolone Fondue, and Basil

Spaghettoni with Corbarino Tomatoes, Provolone Fondue, and Basil

I found this recipe on an Italian recipe site under the title of “Passeggiando tra i Monti Lattari” which translates to “Walking through the Lattari Mountains”. Very poetic name! Quite a poetic dish as well. The star of this dish is the corbarino tomato, a…

Pasta with Datterini Tomatoes and Crispy Pancetta

Pasta with Datterini Tomatoes and Crispy Pancetta

This is a really simple pasta dish for two that lets the sweet datterini tomatoes and the salty pancetta do all the work.

Pasta with Lardo – Ziti Lardiati

Pasta with Lardo – Ziti Lardiati

What is Lardo? If you’re not accustomed to eating or cooking with animal fat, lardo might seem a bit weird. Fear not, it will be worth the adventure. Not unlike pork belly, lardo is essentially a thick slab of dense fat. Pork belly (as its…

Passata

Passata

What is Passata? Passata is uncooked tomatoes with skin and seeds removed. Its name derives from the Italian meaning “pass through,” since the fresh skinned tomatoes are passed through a sieve or tomato press. The pulp that accumulates serves as the basis for sauces, soups, and…

Classic Bolognese Lasagna – Lasagne alla Bolognese

Classic Bolognese Lasagna – Lasagne alla Bolognese

This classic bolognese lasagna recipe was developed as a combination of several different recipes I’ve found on Italian blogs. Each has variations in proportions and herbs. This recipe reflects my personal tastes, but feel free to adapt to suit your tastes. Fresh Lasagne Noodles There’s…

Breaded and Stuffed Pork Loin

Breaded and Stuffed Pork Loin

A Wow Italian Food original, we’ve recently come up with this stuffed pork loin recipe. An incredibly flavorful spinach, herb, and goat cheese stuffing in thick-sliced center-cut pork loin. All of this is breaded and crisped in a skillet prior to baking. This is a…

Cuttlefish, Shrimp & Mushroom Antipasto

Cuttlefish, Shrimp & Mushroom Antipasto

The Italian name translates to sea and mountains antipasto — cuttlefish and shrimp represent the sea and mushrooms the mountains. This is a minimalist antipasto, its simplicity accentuates the flavors and textures.

Veal with Tuna-Mayonnaise Sauce – Vitello Tonnato

Veal with Tuna-Mayonnaise Sauce – Vitello Tonnato

Do not let the sound of these ingredients put you off. The non-veal ingredients are used to create a “mayonnaise” that covers the thinly sliced veal. This mayonnaise-sauce has a bouquet of complimentary flavors that enhance the veal slices.

Double Chocolate Terrine – Terrina di Cioccolato

Double Chocolate Terrine – Terrina di Cioccolato

A chocolate lover’s delight!! Both white and dark chocolate, topped off with raspberries and whipped cream.