Why is it called Pasta alla Puttanesca? From the origins of the sauce to the stories from Ischia, we look at what we really know...
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Your Gateway to Italian Recipes
Your Gateway to Italian Recipes
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A recipe tells you what to do, but it doesn’t always explain everything behind it. That’s why we wanted to dedicate part of DishToHub to the ingredients, techniques, and stories behind Italian cuisine.
Here, we dig into the things worth exploring in more detail: the differences between guanciale and pancetta, where a dish comes from and how it has changed over time, the variations that have grown out of tradition, and those small steps in the kitchen that can shape the final result.
Spaghetti all’Assassina: The Story Behind the Bari Recipe
Discover the story of Spaghetti all’Assassina, from Enzo Francavilla’s 1967 dish in Bari to its revival and recognition as a PAT of Puglia.
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Tuscany: Cuisine, Traditions and Typical Dishes
From unsalted bread and rustic soups to pici, seafood and almond biscuits, discover Tuscan cuisine and the food traditions found across the region.
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Passata, Tomato Paste, Crushed and Peeled Tomatoes: What’s the Difference?
Passata, tomato paste, crushed and peeled tomatoes are not the same. Learn what each one is, when to use it and how the names change...
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Liguria Region: Cuisine, Traditions and Typical Dishes
From the coast to the Apennines, discover Ligurian cuisine through pesto, focaccia, farinata, fresh pasta, seafood, olive oil and local specialties.
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Why Does Pesto Turn Brown and How to Keep It
Why does pesto turn brown? Find out what makes basil darken and how to keep pesto green while making, storing and serving it.
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Emilia-Romagna: Food, Traditions and Typical Dishes
Tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù, passatelli, piadina, cured meats and Parmigiano: discover the food and traditions of Emilia-Romagna.
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Lombardy: Cuisine, Traditions and Typical Dishes
From Milan's famous classics to Valtellina pizzoccheri, casoncelli and Tortelli di Zucca, a journey through the different cuisines and flavors of Lombardy.
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