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Mortadella and Pistachio Veal Meatballs

After seeing a version of these Roman style meatballs on Bobby and Giada in Italy , featuring celebrity chefs Giada DeLaurentis and Bobby Flay, I..

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Triple Citrus Arugula & Fennel Salad

Spring is definitely in the air as the time has changed and the weather is warming, but we’re still seeing peak winter produce. This spring-hopeful..

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Gina’s Artichoke Pie

When I met Gina at pick up at my daughter’s elementary school, she introduced herself as “everyone’s Nana” – and she certainly is. Well known..

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Italian Ricotta Cookies

Each Christmas, I gift neighbors, teachers and friends trays of cookies as we approach the Christmas season. Some are the traditional cookies I grew up..

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Pizza Margherita

The best piece of Italy to come America is arguably its cuisine – and the dish Americans have come to love the best has to..

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Sunday Family Classics

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Rigatoni alla Vodka with Burrata

Is there anything better than vodka sauce? Decadent but yet so simple to prepare, this is a favorite when we are looking for a treat..

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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

This baked dish of gnocchi with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella is simply heaven on earth. It is the ultimate comfort dish. In Italian, we..

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Spaghetti alla Bolognese

I love, love, love Bolognese sauce, and I may be known to order exclusively rigatoni alla Bolognese when out to eat at local Italian restaurants…

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Penne alla Vodka with Peas and Pancetta

Penne alla Vodka is a delicious, creamy pasta dish that you’ll find at any Italian American restaurant, but you can easily prepare this at home…

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About Me

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Hi everyone — I’m Dore. I’m a first-generation Italian American and am thrilled to share some of my favorite recipes. My family has enjoyed these dishes from the Puglia region of Italy for decades — and I hope you will, too!

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Mortadella & Pistachio Veal Meatballs
Triple Citrus Arugula and Fennel Salad
Spring has sprung and this dish has all the vibrant, fresh notes I was looking for while still taking advantage of in season produce.
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Gina’s Artichoke Pie

When I met Gina at pick up at my daughter’s elementary school, she introduced herself as “everyone’s Nana” – and she certainly is. Well known..

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Mussels with White Wine

I love mussels as an appetizer or main dish – they are so versatile, quick to prepare, and make an impressive presentation. This particular recipe..

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Vongole Ripiene | Stuffed Clams

Seafood is such a central part of Pugliese cuisine, the region of southern Italy my family hails from. Their home town of Molfetta, Bari is..

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Classic First Courses

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Pizza Margherita

The best piece of Italy to come America is arguably its cuisine – and the dish Americans have come to love the best has to..

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Pizza Dough

This pizza dough is a must make, must save recipe! Originally found on the blog “A Couple Cooks”, I have trusted this pizza recipe for..

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Pasta con Crema di Zucchine | Pasta with Zucchini Crema

This dish is inspired by summer gardens overflowing with zucchini – these in season vegetables are aplenty in the summer time and there’s always a..

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Main Course Winners

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Mortadella and Pistachio Veal Meatballs

After seeing a version of these Roman style meatballs on Bobby and Giada in Italy , featuring celebrity chefs Giada DeLaurentis and Bobby Flay, I..

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Grilled Octopus | Polpo alla Griglia

Octopus is a prepared frequently in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. In this recipe, the octopus will be tenderized by using a classic method of dipping..

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Mushroom and Spinach Frittata

An Italian frittata is basically an egg bake. Usually, its filled with vegetables but can be filled with anything you desire. As Italian families don’t..

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Favorite Side Dishes

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Triple Citrus Arugula & Fennel Salad

Spring is definitely in the air as the time has changed and the weather is warming, but we’re still seeing peak winter produce. This spring-hopeful..

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Nothing quite hits the spot for me like this veggie packed Mediterranean quinoa salad. The recipe is a simple mix of the ingredients below and..

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Cavolfiore Fritti | Fried Cauliflower

As with all the best things in life, these fried cauliflower don’t require much more than patience. There are few ingredients and this side dish..

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Delightful Desserts

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Italian Ricotta Cookies

Each Christmas, I gift neighbors, teachers and friends trays of cookies as we approach the Christmas season. Some are the traditional cookies I grew up..

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La Scarcella di Pasqua | Easter Cookie

This is one of family’s many Easter traditions and definitely the most delicious one. These large, cake size & jam filled cookies are made for..

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Ricotta, Orange and Dark Chocolate Ciambella

Short on brunch ideas? Try this classic Italian breakfast cake – a ciambella. A ciambella is simply a slightly sweet cake, baked in the form..

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