Historic 16th Century Villa Giona in the gastronomic heart of northern Italy

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Meat

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Short Ribs Braised with Tomatoes and Potatoes Recipe

March 8, 2011

These fork-tender, succulent short ribs are the perfect antidote to a cold winter’s day. By the end the potatoes become partly mashed, and together with the tomatoes form a wonderful thick sauce.

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Holiday Rack of Lamb Recipe

December 6, 2010

This elegant rack of lamb is delectable yet easy to prepare. It is an ideal recipe for when you want to impress your guests without being chained to the kitchen for hours.

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Veal Scalloppine with Truffles

October 18, 2010

The following day, Giuliano decided to top veal scaloppini with shavings of the black truffle. Lael was a bit apprehensive, not sure that the meat would carry the truffle flavor. She quickly changed her mind with the first bite. The delicate flavor of the scaloppini highlighted the earthy qualities of the black truffle. The thin overlapping truffle shavings on top of the succulent still warm meat exuded an aroma that brought all to the table immediately.

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Italian Meatball Recipe and the results of a meat taste test

September 27, 2010
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The verdict was positive. The meat had a rich flavor and a firm texture that spoke of the place where it was raised: much like a wine, its terror.

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Grilled Ribeye, Italian Style

August 3, 2010

One of the rites of summer is undoubtedly cooking a nice thick steak on the grill. Ribeye is my favorite cut because I find it’s the most flavorful and succulent, especially when well marbled.

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Italian Baby Back Ribs

July 6, 2010

You may not think that ribs are an Italian dish, but they are definitely part of northern Italy’s culinary repertoire.

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Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Fresh Tomatoes and Pancetta

June 29, 2010

Feel like a steak but it’s just too hot to go outside and grill? Here’s a great recipe for pan-seared beef tenderloin steaks.

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Perfect Roast Chicken

June 14, 2010

Julia Child once told me that making a good roast chicken is the mark of an accomplished cook.  Perhaps it is because making simple dishes taste delicious is really what it’s all about.  This is a foolproof recipe that has become a staple in our house.  The breast comes out incredibly moist, and the entire [...]

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