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Torta Rustica di Mele
(Italian rustic apple cake)
This classic Italian apple dessert is a wonderful way to welcome the crisp days of autumn.
Torta Pasqualina
(Italian Easter spinach, ricotta and egg torte)
Originally from the northwest coastal region of Liguria, this savory torte (torta salata) has become part of many Easter (pasqua) meal spreads throughout Italy.
Torta di Noci
(Italian walnut cake)
Walnuts (noci) are a favorite of the Italians, and this simple, dense cake makes excellent use of their rich, round flavor.
Torta di Mele
(Italian apple torte)
Torta di mele is a typical Tuscan dessert. Tuscans are known for finding all kinds of ways to use up leftover bread, and day-old bread is best for this recipe.
Spinaci con Pinoli
(Italian sautéed spinach with garlic and pinenuts)
Spinaci con pinoli is such an easy dish to make, yet full of flavor and texture. The secret is to only cook it long enough to just wilt the spinach. Overcooking will destroy its fresh texture.
Spaghetti Carbonara
(Italian pasta with bacon and eggs)
This amazing pasta dish is said by some to have originated at the end of World War II, when American soldiers in Rome yearned for a meal of bacon and eggs.
Minestra de Ceci
(Italian chickpea and pasta soup)
Minestra di ceci is a simple and nourishing soup from the Tuscan region of Italy. It goes together quickly and is great for a rainy day.
Limoncello
(Italian lemon-flavored liqueur)
This popular after-dinner liqueur from the south of Italy is classically made with lemons from the Isle of Capri.
Granita al Limone
(Italian lemon ice)
Popular in Sicily and with a rougher texture than sorbetto, the Italian ice called granita is an easy-to-fix palate cleanser or finish for any summer meal.