Recipes

qb cucina - honey biscotti cookies - Emma Givens

Nonna Rita’s Honey Cookies

By Emma Givens

These oblong, crunchy Calabrese honey cookies are perfect for dipping in your morning cappuccino or afternoon espresso.

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Green Spinach Risotto - qb cucina

Spinach Risotto Verde

By Sarah Ubertaccio

Colored green with pureed spinach, this risotto verde, or "green risotto," is a creamy and delicious recipe for spring.

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Anolini in Brodo

Anolini in Brodo

By Sarah Ubertaccio

Take a trip to Parma with these beef-and-parmesan stuffed "anolini," served in a rich, savory meat broth.

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Garganelli ragu bolognese

Garganelli with Ragù Bolognese

By Sarah Ubertaccio

A classic dish of Emilia-Romagna, garganelli al ragù bolognese consists of handmade grooved pasta tubes coated in a hearty meat sauce.

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Lemon Ricotta Tortelloni

Lemon Ricotta Tortelloni

By Sarah Ubertaccio

Plump pockets filled with a lemon ricotta mixture, these tortelloni are the perfect way to practice your stuffed pasta skills and enjoy a simple yet...

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Polpette di Riso - q.b. cucina - recipe and photo by Emma Givens

Polpette di Riso

By Emma Givens

An Italo-Canadian takes on a journey through making one of her nonna's special Calabrese recipes: cheesy, fried rice balls called "polpette di riso."

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French Onion Cappelletti in Brodo

French Onion Cappelletti in Brodo

By Sarah Ubertaccio

French onion soup meets cappelletti in brodo in this half-French, half-Italian dish.

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Perfect cacio e pepe

How to Make Perfect Cacio e Pepe

By Sarah Ubertaccio

Making the perfect cacio e pepe is no easy feat. Even though this classic Roman pasta only has three ingredients, the technique can be tricky...

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Gnocchi with lentil sausage ragu - q.b. cucina

Gnocchi with Lentil & Sausage Ragù

By Sarah Ubertaccio

A gnocchi recipe that pays homage to the classic Italian New Year's dish: cotechino con lenticchie, plump pork sausage served over a bed of stewed...

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