Our Winter Warmer Recipes - Buon Appetito!
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- Cooks time: 20 MINS (EXCLUDING FREEZING)
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- Cooks time: 70 MINUTES
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“TANTI ANTI AUGURU DI BUONE FESTE E FELICE ANNO NUOVO.” - Best wishes for a happy holiday season and Happy New Year!
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How to throw a festive dinner party
Roberta D’Elia, head pasta chef of Pasta Evangelists, shares her tips for planning the perfect Italian-style dinner party. From starting with a tasty aperitivo spread to finishing with the classic shot of espresso, Roberta will cover all the steps of a traditional Italian meal. While there are many options, we advise never missing il primo, or the pasta course!
Italian Christmas Cuisine FAQs
What do Italians have for Christmas dinner?
Natale, or Christmas, incorporates many different dishes that vary between regions and even households. Generally speaking, on Christmas Day, Italians serve a multiple-course meal that is robust and meat-heavy, and usually features a pasta course as well as a charcuterie board flowing with Italian cheeses, dried meats and olives.
Read about Italian Christmas DinnerWhat drinks are traditionally served at Christmas in Italy?
Complementing the delicious food, alcoholic drinks are an essential part of an Italian Christmas. Vin Brulé (Italian mulled wine), regional sparkling wine, and festive cocktails like a Peach Bellini, Negroni or Milano-Torino are some of the winter warmers of choice in every Italian household.
Discover festive Italian drinksWhat is eaten on Christmas Eve in Italy?
While the Italian Christmas Dinner is a meaty, indulging meal, Christmas Eve is all about the fish. In fact, it's aptly named Festa dei Sette Pesci, or Feast of the Seven Fishes. Very literally, the meal involves seven types of fish, prepared in different ways. Some of the common fish to use include anchovies, lobster, and squid or octopus.
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