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Campania

Spaghetti twirled in a white bowl with blistered cherry tomatoes, basil and grated pecorino on a linen cloth
Campania

Spaghetti allo Scarpariello with Pecorino and Basil

Sliced tortano napoletano ring on a wooden board with salami and provolone spirals and a halved egg in window light
Italian Holiday

Tortano Napoletano Savory Easter Ring with Provolone

Golden frittelle di riso piled on a rustic plate, dusted with sugar, one fritter broken open showing creamy rice interior
Campania

Frittelle di Riso: Crispy San Giuseppe Rice Fritters

Overhead view of golden Neapolitan stuffed peppers with visible capers and olive flecks in the crumb filling.
Antipasto

Neapolitan Stuffed Peppers with Breadcrumb and Capers

Terracotta bowl of cianfotta napoletana with eggplant, potato, and pepper chunks, topped with torn basil on a wooden table
Italian Vegan

Cianfotta Napoletana: Slow-Cooked Vegetable Stew

Golden roccocò rings studded with almonds cool on a wire rack beside candied orange peel and a cinnamon stick.
Cookies Recipe

Hard Almond Roccocò Rings: Neapolitan Christmas Cookies

Overhead shot of a golden double-crust escarole pie, one wedge cut away showing olives and pine nuts inside.
Campania

Neapolitan Escarole Pie with Olives and Pine Nuts

Overhead view of pan-fried eggplant scapece rounds layered with mint and garlic on a white plate with vinegar pooling underneath
Antipasto

Melanzane a Scapece: Pan-Fried Eggplant in Vinegar

Bowl of spaghetti con le telline with open wedge clam shells and parsley on a weathered wooden table under soft light
Pasta

Spaghetti con le Telline: Italian Wedge Clam Pasta

Overhead view of vermicelli alle vongole fujute in a ceramic bowl, glossy tomato sauce, toasted breadcrumbs and parsley on top.
Campania

Vermicelli alle Vongole Fujute, Naples’ Clam-less Pasta

Whole torta caprese al limone dusted with powdered sugar on a marble board, one wedge cut to show a pale, dense crumb.
Italian Gluten-Free

Fudgy Torta Caprese al Limone Almond Cake

Glazed susamielli cookies in S and knot shapes stacked on a wooden board with sugar glaze and red-green sprinkles visible
Italian Holiday

Neapolitan Susamielli: Spiced Honey Almond Cookies

Overhead view of uova in purgatorio, poached eggs in glossy red chile tomato sauce, basil scattered on top
Campania

Uova in Purgatorio: Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Sliced loaf of spumone napoletano on a marble board showing chocolate, pistachio, and cherry-nut stripes under soft light.
Campania

No-Churn Spumone Napoletano Layered Ice Cream

Diamond-shaped mostaccioli cookies half-dipped in dark chocolate glaze, stacked on a marble board with citrus peel.
Cookies Recipe

Mostaccioli Napoletani: Spiced Chocolate-Glazed Cookies

Small glass cups of dark sanguinaccio dolce topped with candied orange peel and cocoa dust on a marble surface
Campania

Sanguinaccio Dolce: Naples’ Silky Chocolate Pudding

Overhead shot of a charred Neapolitan pizza with anchovy fillets, capers, and torn oregano on a dark wooden board.
Pizza

Neapolitan Pizza with Anchovies, Capers and Oregano

Golden migliaccio napoletano dusted with powdered sugar, wedge cut open on a marble board.
Campania

Migliaccio Napoletano with Ricotta and Semolina Cake

Overlapping slices of buffalo mozzarella and tomato on a white platter, drizzled with olive oil and scattered basil leaves
Antipasto

Fresh Caprese di Bufala Salad with Olive Oil

Overhead bowl of melanzane a funghetto with glossy eggplant cubes in tomato sauce and torn basil on a wooden table
Campania

Melanzane a Funghetto: Neapolitan Eggplant Sauté

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