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Insalata di Rinforzo:  Naples’ Festive Crunch

Insalata di Rinforzo: Naples’ Festive Crunch

Insalata di Rinforzo:  Naples’ Festive CrunchAlfonso Vischi
Published on: 29/12/2025

The iconic Neapolitan Christmas salad where sharp, briny, and crunchy flavors come together to “reinforce” the holiday table.

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The Venetian Treasure You’ve Never Truly Tasted: Baccalà alla Vicentina

The Venetian Treasure You’ve Never Truly Tasted: Baccalà alla Vicentina

The Venetian Treasure You’ve Never Truly Tasted: Baccalà alla VicentinaAlfonso Vischi
Published on: 01/12/2025

Baccalà alla Vicentina is a luxurious Venetian dish made from slow-cooked, rehydrated stockfish simmered with onions, milk, olive oil, and anchovies. Its long, patient cooking transforms the fish into a creamy, delicate, melt-in-the-mouth masterpiece. A symbol of Veneto’s culinary heritage, it’s comfort food elevated to pure tradition.

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Arrosticini di Pecora: The Heart of Abruzzo on a Skewer

Arrosticini di Pecora: The Heart of Abruzzo on a Skewer

Arrosticini di Pecora: The Heart of Abruzzo on a SkewerAlfonso Vischi
Published on: 03/11/2025

Arrosticini di pecora are traditional Italian lamb skewers — a beloved specialty from the Abruzzo region in central Italy.

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Scialatielli ai Frutti di Mare: A Taste of Campania's Coastal Soul

Scialatielli ai Frutti di Mare: A Taste of Campania's Coastal Soul

Scialatielli ai Frutti di Mare: A Taste of Campania's Coastal Soul
Alfonso Vischi
Published on: 29/09/2025

Scialatielli ai Frutti di Mare, a signature seafood pasta from Campania that perfectly captures the spirit of the Amalfi Coast. We explore the dish’s origins, the story behind its uniquely textured pasta, and its importance in southern Italian cuisine,a dish that’s is vibrant and unforgettable as the coastline it comes from.

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