Christmas Eve Calamari
The much-ballyhooed Italian Christmas classic, Feast of the Seven Fishes, stars one fish in Domenica Marchetti’s home. Calamari. And it’s the centerpiece of her Christmas Eve dinner.
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Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts
When prepared simply yet perfectly as here, this classic side dish will leave a lingering memory of just how lovely something healthy can be.
Pumpkin Pasta Dough
Spectacularly stunning—and unbelievably easy—handmade pasta that takes its lovely color and subtle flavor from sweetly savory pumpkin or other winter squash.
Brussels Sprouts with Guanciale
Restaurant-worthy Brussels sprouts but with the ease of making them at home any darn time you like. You’re welcome.
Dorie Greenspan’s Spaghetti and Meatballs
Everything you’d expect from a Dorie Greenspan recipe—easy, utterly delicious, and crowd-pleasing.
Homemade Guanciale
Yes, you can make your own silken, creamy, intensely satiating cured pork at home. Without access to an estate in Italy. Here’s how.
Grape Focaccia
A Tuscan tradition we learned from Italian winemakers that’s essentially flatbread baked with grapes that turn magnificently jammy and sweet and lovely.
Caramelized Onion Pasta
It’s quite possible that you already have everything you need for this inexpensive godsend of a pasta supper that tastes far fancier than you’d imagine.