Food & Nutrition

Savor the flavors of tradition and wellness. From beloved Italian recipes and cooking tips to healthy eating habits and modern twists on classic dishes, explore the heart of Italian-American culture—one meal at a time.

Holly’s Ricotta Egg Biscuits

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Sometimes individuals come into your life for a reason. People’s paths cross and they are meant to know one another. ...

Hockey, Shepard’s Pie and Mario Lemieux

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By Nicky D Cooks Growing up, I was the little sister that was dragged around to the early morning hockey ...

A Tasty Baked Polenta Recipe

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By KC Kudra Polenta is typically Italian although its popularity is slowly but surely spreading over the United States and the ...

Full of Beans—Pasta E Fagioli, a Peasant Dish Rich in Nutrients and Flavor

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By Eva Pasco Thick or thin, Rhode Islanders love their tomato sauce over pasta or as soup broth. No wonder, since ...

A Year in Review

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By Nicky D Cooks This October is a special month for me. So many great things are celebrated during this ...