Make a rich and tasty rice pudding, Venetian-style, using creamy Italian arborio rice flavored with raisins, nutmeg, cinnamon and orange zest.
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Archives for December 2015
Al Dente
My family is not happy on days when I’m a pasta-making fool. Pray that it doesn’t rain.
The Perfect Negroni
Italians are not big spirits drinkers. So it is a little surprising that one of the most elegant cocktails in the world, the lovely Negroni, made its debut in Italy. Not as well-known as the Martini, the Old Fashioned or the Manhattan, a Negroni is just as sophisticated. Any bartender worth his or her salt knows how to make a good one.
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Home-made Crème Fraîche
I know…crème fraîche is not Italian. But it originated right next door in France. Close enough. If you haven’t used it, try it, as crème fraîche is so versatile, it goes sweet and savory. Holiday cooking is a wonderful way to find out what it can do. Home-made crème fraîche puts the store-bought stuff to shame and saves you time and money!
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