True Taste of Italy

Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon

Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon (Fragole Dolci) is delightfully sweet and can be prepared ahead of time and kept chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve.  Another variation enjoyed by Italians is to use balsamic vinegar instead of freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice. Ingredients for Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon: 1 pound fresh [...]

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Sauteed Asparagus in Butter

Sauteéd Asparagus (Asparagi al Burro) is a perfect companion for any main course and is quickly prepared.  Legend has it that Emperor Caesar Augustus would demand that tasks be done velocius quam asparagi conquantur, meaning “quicker than you can cook asparagus.” Ingredients for Sauteéd Asparagus: 1 pound fresh asparagus 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup grated [...]

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Pasta with Tuna

Pasta with Tuna (Pasta con Tonno)  is a very popular dish in Italy despite the odd combination of ingredients.  This recipe is very easy to prepare and we often enjoy it on Christmas Eve along many other delicious foods. ngredients for Pasta with Tuna: 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled or crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons [...]

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Sauteed Dover Sole

Sauteéd Dover Sole (Sogliola alla Mugnaia) is a delicious recipe and an easy way to prepare this delicate, tender fish.  It can be paired with any one of our vegetable side dishes to make a complete meal.  If you like your sole prepared this way, consider trying our Oven-Baked Sole recipe. Ingredients for Sauteéd Dover [...]

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Oven-Baked Dover Sole

This Oven-Baked Dover Sole recipe is a lighter version of our sauteéd dover sole recipe.  Try it both ways and decide which version you like best. Ingredients for Oven-Baked Dover Sole: 3 cups milk flour for dredging 6 fillets Dover sole 3 tablespoons olive oil Directions for Oven-Baked Dover Sole: Preheat oven to 375° F. [...]

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