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    Meats, fish, and vegetarian options Italian style. Easy and tasty main courses with the homemade touch of traditional cuisine.


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    When Easter time arrives in Rome, an unmistakable aroma of embers and aromatic herbs floods family kitchens. The undisputed queen of meats during this period is a preparation that transforms suckling lamb into an irresistible bite full of tradition: abbacchio a scottadito. This recipe is synonymous with celebration, outdoor gatherings, and enjoying food without too many formalities. Literally, its name…

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    When I look for a dish that truly embraces the heart, my mind travels straight to those Roman traditions that have taught me so much since I first picked up the mattarello. This stuffed Italian meatloaf (Polpettone) is the perfect example of how grandmothers’ cooking in Italy manages to create wonders with very little, transforming the everyday into something extraordinary.…

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    There are days when the clock runs faster than we do and, as evening falls, the energy to cook disappears. However, there is no reason to give up on a quality dinner. This chicken breast recipe is what we in Italy consider a top-tier “dinner saver”: a dish that, with barely four basic ingredients, achieves a balance of flavors worthy…

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  • Steak with gorgonzola sauce - tricks for tender and juicy meat
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    17 January 2026 / No Comments

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    4 December 2025 / No Comments

    Sometimes the best dishes are born from an unexpected gesture. Like this lamb stew, made with the trimmings that my butcher Joaquín gave me while he told me how his grandmother turned the humble into something delicious. And as I cooked, I felt I was following that legacy exactly: transforming simple ingredients into a stew full of aroma, love, and…

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    17 January 2026
  • Coda alla Vaccinara - el guiso romano más meloso y con historia
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    Among the most beloved recipes in traditional Roman cuisine, coda alla vaccinara holds a place of honor. This stew of oxtail slowly cooked with celery, tomato, white wine, lard, pine nuts, and a touch of cocoa is a true explosion of flavor, history, and character. Born in the slaughterhouses of the Testaccio neighborhood, this recipe represents the essence of the…

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