A plate with three zeppole di san giuseppe, on the countertop.

Zeppole di San Giuseppe with Lemon Vanilla Custard

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These traditional Italian pastries, known as zeppole di San Giuseppe, represent one of Italy’s most beloved sweets, particularly associated with Father’s Day (March 19th) celebrations. The pastry consists of light, crispy choux dough baked into rings, filled with smooth lemon-scented vanilla custard, and topped with a bright red cherry. Despite their elegant appearance and delicate […]

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My Shrimp Linguine with Tomato, White Wine & Capers recipe.

Shrimp Linguine with Tomato, White Wine & Capers

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This Italian-inspired Shrimp Linguine with Tomato, White Wine & Capers recipe combines sweet, tender shrimp with a vibrant tomato sauce enriched by white wine, garlic, capers, and a touch of heat from chili flakes. The dish exemplifies the southern Italian approach to seafood pasta: quick-cooking shrimp are briefly seared to preserve their delicate texture, then

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Tuna Ciabatta Sandwich with lemon slices, pickled peppers, and fresh ciabatta bread, ready to serve

Tuna Ciabatta Sandwich with Lemon & Peppers

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This Italian-inspired tuna ciabatta sandwich elevates the humble canned tuna into something considerably more interesting through strategic additions: sharp red onion, tangy pickled hot peppers, bright lemon juice, and creamy mayonnaise, all piled into crispy-crusted ciabatta bread. Unlike overly mayonnaise-heavy American tuna salad, this preparation balances richness with acidity and heat, creating a sandwich with

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Ricotta and Spinach Pie with Puff Pastry on a plate.

Ricotta and Spinach Pie with Puff Pastry and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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This Ricotta and Spinach Pie with Puff Pastry is a rustic Italian savory pie that layers creamy ricotta, earthy spinach, sharp Parmesan, melted mozzarella, and intense sun-dried tomatoes between flaky puff pastry sheets. The dish represents Italian home cooking at its most satisfying: a substantial pie that works equally well as a main course, lunch,

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A platter of Chicken Scaloppine with Mushrooms on my countertop.

Pan-Seared Chicken Scaloppine with Mushroom Sauce

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Transparency: This post contains affiliate links. If you click and buy, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Mangia with Corrado! This Italian-inspired dish, Pan-Seared Chicken Scaloppine with Mushroom Sauce, transforms simple chicken breasts into elegant, restaurant-quality

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White Wine Braised Cod with Potatoes, Olives, Capers, Lemon & Parsley

White Wine Braised Cod with Potatoes, Olives, Capers, Lemon & Parsley

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Transparency: This post contains affiliate links. If you click and buy, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Mangia with Corrado! This Mediterranean fish braise combines delicate cod fillets with tender potatoes in a fragrant white wine

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Freshly fried Italian crostoli dusted with powdered sugar cooling on a kitchen countertop.

Traditional Italian Crostoli Made Easy: Perfectly Crispy Every Time

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These delicate Italian Crostoli, known as fried pastries in northeastern Italy (or chiacchiere, frappe, bugie, or cenci in other regions), represent Carnival season’s quintessential sweet. The dough, enriched with eggs, Marsala wine, and lemon-infused sugar, is rolled paper-thin, cut into ribbons or diamonds, then fried until golden and crispy. The result is a light, shattering pastry

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Scaccia Ragusana with Ricotta and Potatoes

Scaccia Ragusana with Ricotta and Potatoes (Sicilian Stuffed Flatbread)

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This Sicilian specialty from Ragusa represents rustic Italian baking at its most satisfying. Scaccia Ragusana with Ricotta and Potatoes features thin, elastic pizza dough wrapped around creamy ricotta, tender potato slices, and sweet onions, then baked until the exterior turns crisp and golden while the inside stays soft and rich. Scaccia, also called scacce in

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