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Neapolitan Pizza (Pizza Napoletana)

The Ancient Greeks covered their bread with oils, herbs and cheese. The Romans developed placenta, a sheet of flour topped with cheese and honey and flavored with bay leaves. Modern pizza originated in Italy as the Neapolitan pie with tomato. … finish reading Neapolitan Pizza (Pizza Napoletana)

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Creamy Polenta with Gorgonzola and Spinach (Polenta Cremosa con Gorgonzola e Spinaci)

When corn arrived in Italy from the New World, polenta became the inexpensive and delicious favorite of the people. Polenta, like pasta, has so many recipes you don’t know where to start. Each region, especially in Northern Italy, has its … finish reading Creamy Polenta with Gorgonzola and Spinach (Polenta Cremosa con Gorgonzola e Spinaci)

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Antipasti

The Romans served many different appetizers to begin their banquets. The most popular items were seasoned eggs and egg-based dishes, vegetables, salad, mushrooms and truffles, assorted shellfish, cheese with herbs, olives, sausages, and even more filling dishes, such as complicated … finish reading Antipasti

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