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Italian Food Basics

Frozen cubes of soffritto on a white marble surface. You can also see a part of the white ice cube tray in the upper right.

Freezing Soffritto – Kitchen Hacks From An Italian Mom of Four

top view of soffritto cut up of marble board with celery on left, chopped carrots in middle and onion chopped in a pile on the right.

How to Use Soffrito – My Italian Family’s Top 5 Soffritto Uses In The Kitchen

close up top view of hand holding a piece of mortadella bright pink all bunched up above light pink mortadella in background

Mortadella Vs Bologna – What’s the Difference?

Fork with a bite of pizza with the pizza and a knife below.

How Do Italians Eat Pizza? – Answers From A Large Italian Family

Three to-go pizzas sitting on their cardboard boxes.

Authentic Italian Pizza Toppings – My Italian Family’s Favorite + Printable Quick Guide

close up pizzas margherita from top view with red sauce and mozzarella white cheese with three pieces of whole basil on top

Pizza In Italy – A Traveler’s Guide To Eating Pizza In Italy

Close up of a few parmesan rinds in a pile.

Uses For Parmesan Rind – My Italian Family’s Top 5 Ways To Use It In The Kitchen

side view of a large room with people sitting down at stools eating with walls stacked with parmesan wheels in background

Parmigiano Pronunciation – Italian Pronunciation + Audio

several ricotta plastic baskets holding freshly made ricotta as it drains

Is Ricotta Pasteurized In Italy? – Advice From An Italian Family

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Is Mozzarella Pasteurized In Italy? – Facts From A Local

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