Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Breadcrumbs
Growing up eating pasta, in and out of Italia, my family and I have become specialists on the secrets to the classic dish. Many people seem to focus mainly on […]
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Italy’s Finest Meats: BenGusto.com’s Butcher Shop
Technically, my butcher shop in the small town of Neive, in the vineyard regions of Piemonte, Italy, is not the best butcher shop in Italy. However, I have given it […]
Dark Chocolate Truffles with Hazelnut
Being influenced by the region of Piemonte, where we have our house, I decided to try a classic combo of chocolate and hazelnut, which happens to be my Dad’s favorite. […]
Peppermint Bark Truffles
What makes these festive truffles so much better than actual peppermint bark? It could be the creamy dark-chocolate center. Or the fact that it’s not bark, but a ball. Or […]
Nonna Italia’s Marmalade
My sweet grandmother, who currently lives near Venice with a large portion of my Italian family, is probably the best cook in the world. Nonna Italia (yes, Italia is her name) is […]
Spinach Frittata with Parmigiano Reggiano
Trying different types of cheeses can be one of the largest joys of life. But whenever I try a new formaggio, whether it be a soft brie from France, or […]
Almond-Crusted Salmon and Panzanella Salad
I know it’s now fall, but scents of the summer are still in the air. Tomatoes are not so bad, so I thought I’d share these two delicious dishes that […]