True Taste of Italy

Frittata with Zucchini and Onions

Frittata with Zucchini and Onions (Frittata con Zucchine e Cipolle) is a great frittata recipe, especially if you were unsure what to do with that zucchini and onion sitting in the refrigerator.  Just mix these 2 vegetables into your egg mixture for a delicious Italian-style omelet. Ingredients for Frittata with Zucchini and Onions: 8 eggs [...]

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Frittata with Asparagus

This Frittata with Asparagus (Frittata con Asparagi) recipe is very popular because sauteing the asparagus really heightens the flavors and softens the texture of this frittata.  It’s also possible to use left-over asparagus from the previous night’s meal.  It’s a great way to use left-overs instead of throwing them out. Ingredients for Frittata with Asparagus: [...]

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Frittata with Potatoes

Frittata with Potatoes (Frittata con Patate) is an Italian-style omelet.  A variety of fillings mix with eggs instead of being folded inside.  The frittata is then cut into wedges and eaten either hot or cold. Ingredients for Frittata with Potatoes: 8 eggs 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium potato, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, [...]

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Pizza Margherita

There is a famous legend that goes along with Pizza Margherita and my personal favorite pizza dish.  As the story goes, the French could not prepare a pizza fit for a queen so the famous Italian, “Pizzaiolo Raffaele Esposito,” was invited to the Queen’s court to prepare a proper pizza.  He created a pizza with [...]

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Pesto Sauce

Pesto Sauce is a uniquely flavored sauce that enhances any pasta meal.  The fresh aroma of the basil appeals to the senses and entices the appetite.  Compared to some of the other sauce recipes, pesto is extremely easy and quick to make.  Try pesto over pasta for you next family meal. Ingredients for Pesto Sauce: [...]

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