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Fresh Ahi Tuna Tartare - Italian style with capers, lemon, tomatoes, and garlicky toasted breadcrumbs on top. SO GOOD!

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This classic baked Italian sausage and peppers recipe is made even better by roasting Italian sausage, sweet peppers and onions on a sheet pan so they're browned, caramelized, buttery and delicious. Easy prep and clean up!

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As a professionally trained chef with decades of experience, I can say with confidence that this foolproof method for making herb-roasted chicken is the best you'll ever try.

The secret lies in a few simple techniques that I've perfected over the years, and I’m going to teach you all of them. It’s a simple, straightforward recipe that I’ve made hundreds of times, and it’s guaranteed to be perfect every single time.

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The best part about carving pumpkins for Halloween is that you get to roast the seeds as a snack! But did you know there’s a method for making them even crispier and more delicious?!

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This recipe for Ribollita is a little bit different than what you’ll typically find in Tuscany, but I think it’s better, and I think you will too!

As a trained chef with decades of experience in the kitchen, I sometimes find areas for improvement, even with the classics.

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This Neapolitan pizza dough recipe is one of the shining stars of Italian cuisine, capturing that simple, traditional feel. Made with just a few key ingredients, this dough gives you a crust that's light, soft, and perfectly charred - the ideal base for the classic pizza Napoletana.

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While working as a chef, I came across a lot of homemade waffle recipes that just weren’t worth the effort. Nothing’s worse than going through a a million steps only to get waffles that are dense, soggy and flavorless - which is extra painful in the morning.

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Did you know that making tender and flavorful braised short ribs at home is actually easier than you think? Yes!

I have 20 years of experience as a professional chef, and I’m going to teach you all the secrets to making this classic dish even better than they do in restaurants.

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I never liked risotto until I learned how to make it the proper way in culinary school, but it wasn’t until I went to Italy and tried the real thing that I learned to love risotto.

There are a lot of really bad risotto’s out there, especially here in the US, and even more bad risotto recipes online. But thankfully, you landed here, so you don’t have to worry about that.

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Here in New Jersey, escarole, or “scharole” is a staple in Italian households, and I've been cooking it for as long as I can remember. But today, I’m going to teach you a new recipe that I’ve been obsessed with, and I think you will be too.

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As a trained chef with years of experience in the culinary industry, I've developed a unique and foolproof technique for making the best caramelized onions, and I’m going to teach you exactly how.

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Everyone loves a classic ice cream cake, but this homemade version will blow them away!

The secret? It’s actually a lot easier to make than it sounds, and I’m going to show you exactly how. I’ve prepared this recipe dozens of times and will teach you all my tips and tricks for putting together this show stopping dessert!

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As an Italian American and professional chef, ricotta cheese has been a lifelong staple in my kitchen.

Making cheese at home may seem impossibly difficult and time-consuming, and it can be, but homemade ricotta is actually about as easy as boiling water.

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Want a zucchini fritter recipe that doesn’t soggy? I’m going to teach you how to make the easiest zucchini fritters that turn out extra crispy thanks to a few simple techniques. If you have tons of zucchini and need a delicious recipe that uses a lot, look no further!