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    Gnocchi

    All About Gnocchi

    April 9, 2020

    Broccoli rabe and ricotta gnocchi with a gorgonzola cream sauce

    You may already know and love these delicious little pillows of heaven or you may know nothing about them. Either way today’s Flavor of Italy podcast episode 4 tells you All About Gnocchi from its history and tradition to how to make this luscious dish - and more. A Little Bit about the History of...

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    Potato Gnocchi with Mussels and Clams

    April 7, 2020

    Gnocchi on serving plate

    Gnocchi are considered a primo, or first course dish, served in place of pasta. The classic sauce for potato gnocchi is a simple tomato sauce like the one pictured above, but there are many variations to this and my personal favorite is Potato Gnocchi with Mussels and Clams. Potato gnocchi are a kind of dumpling...

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    Orecchiette with Spicy Baby Calamari

    March 24, 2019

    Spicy baby calamari with orecchiette is one of the tastiest pasta dishes, and start to finish it takes twenty minutes to make!

    Orecchiette with Spicy Baby Calamari When our now 31-year-old daughter was an infant we started spending our summers in Sperlonga at the seaside home of a delightful Italian family of contadini (farmers). Although already well into retirement age this couple still dedicated their days to their vegetable garden, lemon orchard, chickens and many plants on...

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    Beet and Ricotta Gnocchi with Wilted Arugula & Toasted Walnuts

    April 5, 2018

    Beet and ricotta gnocchi with wilted arugula and toasted walnuts

    Beet and Ricotta Gnocchi with Wilted Arugula & Toasted Walnuts Anything made with beets provides a beautiful splash of color, great flavor and of course tons of nutritional value.One of my favorite lunchtime dishes is gnocchi. I love to make potato gnocchi with all kinds of sauces, or ricotta gnocchi with spinach, broccoli rabe, and...

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    Broccoli Rabe Gnocchi with a Gorgonzola Sage Sauce

    November 28, 2016

    Gorgonzola and sage gnocchi with cream sauce

    Have you ever tried to convince children to eat leafy green vegetables? It's no simple task and honestly I'm not a champion of forcing children to eat anything against their will no matter how nutritious the food is. It's a sure fire way to turn children against the pleasure and passion of eating. The trick is to incorporate...

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    I’m American and I’ve lived in Italy for nearly four decades with my Italian family. My passion and strength lies in sharing Italian stories, recipes and unique travel insights on my blog, my Flavor of Italy trips and tours, newsletter and podcast. Continue Reading...

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