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Costolette di abbacchio alla scottadito
Easter food is so good that we’ve been celebrating all week long! The subject of tonight’s meal, costolette di abbacchio alla scottadito, is a storied Roman dish that is savored on Pasqua or Pasquetta, and throughout the year. But before … Continue reading
Posted in Meat, Fish and Legumes, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged Easter food, lamb chops
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Baccalà con patate
Here’s a bit of trivia for you – Italy is second among nations in the consumption of baccalà. What is baccalà, you might ask? Baccalà is merluzzo, or cod, which has been salt-dried, and is later rehydrated, cooked and consumed. … Continue reading
Posted in Meat, Fish and Legumes, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged Cucina Romana, Fish, Roman cuisine, Rome, Salt cod
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Faggiano con i funghi
We’re not hunters. We don’t begrudge those who are. We simply did not grow up hunting, and it really doesn’t fit into the urban lifestyle we live now. Nonetheless, we’re quick to accept when a friend of acquaintance offers to … Continue reading
Sunday dinner: spaghetti alla chitarra con sugo d’agnello e costolette d’agnello alla griglia
Despite ourselves, the fast pace of American life has swept us into its whirlwind. We have tried to shield ourselves from it, mainly by honoring mealtime and cooking the food we know and love. It’s becoming increasingly difficult, though. It’s … Continue reading
Fave e Pecorino
We’ve been nostalgic for Rome lately. Perhaps its recent birthday has gotten us thinking about it. Or, maybe it’s been on our minds because we’re planning a visit this July and are eager to see friends and family, and to … Continue reading
Pesce spada al cartoccio
Some Due Spaghetti followers try each of our recipes diligently. They email questions about ingredients, quantities, and procedures. They tell us about memories they have of eating those same foods, and sometimes they share their family’s version of them with … Continue reading
Posted in Meat, Fish and Legumes, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged Italian seafood, Seafood, Swordfish
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Pollo alla cacciatora
Pollo alla cacciatora, a.k.a. chicken cacciatore, is perhaps one of the most commonly mistreated Italian dishes outside of Italy. Once, while visiting the States when we still lived in Italy, Stefano saw “Chicken Cacciatore” on the menu of a restaurant. … Continue reading
Calamari con piselli
Thank goodness for seafood! With the holidays behind us, it’s time to lighten up, eat healthier and drop the pounds we probably added over the last month or two. But, it’s still cold outside, the days are short and Sunday … Continue reading
Posted in Meat, Fish and Legumes, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged Calamari, Cuttlefish, Octopus, Seafood, Squid
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Pasta e ceci
Tonight we needed comfort food. Since the fire there have been a few too many unknowns, some surprises, and a disappointment or two. Last night we packed up everything in our hotel room and loaded it into our cars, and … Continue reading
Pesce e patate al forno
Roasted Whole Fish with Potatoes Some people just aren’t used to eating a whole animal. The roasted pig sitting on our kitchen cupboard, head and all, garnered a good deal of admiration at Stefano’s recent 40th birthday party. It’s too … Continue reading
