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Orecchiette with turnip tops, the original Apulian recipe: 10 tips and tricks

We asked four Apulian chefs for tips on making orecchiette with turnip tops. Here are the 10 tricks to get them right.

Merenda, the Italian mid-afternoon snack (and a recipe)

There’s no proper translation in English for the word. In the Italian daily eating routine, merenda is a meal that is enjoyed between lunch and dinner: that sweet or savoury food break that picks us up in the dullest moment...

Pizza: how classic pizzas most loved by Italians were born

The choice on the pizzeria menu is getting wider, more refined and delicious thanks to the great pizza artisans, but the traditional toppings remain a staple for many. Here is the history of the "Marinara," the "Margherita" and other historic...

Prosciutto San Daniele Dop, the top Italian ham

This unique product is born from the small town in the province of Udine. A salt-cured meat that becomes sweet and melts in the mouth. Only three ingredients allowed: Italian pork meat, sea salt and the San Daniele microclimate

Regional cuisine: Alphabetical guide to the products of Puglia

The ages-old Apulian cuisine is one respectful of the seasonal cycle, and divided among land-based dishes and coastal seafood ones. Today we explore the cookery art of Puglia.

Coffee: 10 false myths to dispel on the beverage most loved by Italians

In Italy, coffee is a cult. But how much do we really know about this product? We retraced some of the most discussed issues in recent years and, together with the Italian Specialty Coffee Association, discredited 10 false beliefs about...

All about garlic: properties, benefits, types and recipes

When fresh, garlic has a sweet and fruity taste, as it dries, the flavour becomes more aggressive and spicy. In any case, this bulb is good for our health.

American cuisine: typical dishes and recipes to replicate at home

From pulled pork to lobster roll, stuffed turkey and apple pie: here are 10 United States specialties to try.

Reducing meat: 5 tips to eat more plant-based food

It is time to rethink our diet and introduce more vegan food in our daily life. Climate change is real and we can all help fighting it with a few actions. Starting at the table.

Tre Foglie 2022. The best olive oils from Lazio

Lazio seems to be the region in central Italy that best weathered this year's decline. Here are the best olive oils.
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