La Gazzetta Italiana

Tuscany... Did you know?

July 2016
Tuscany was where the Italian language was born. The official Italian language spoken today is based on the Tuscan dialect that dates back to the Renaissance period. Pinocchio is from Tuscany. The Disney animated story about the marionette who...


Our staff

July 2016
Angela Spitalieri, Publisher Angela oversees national and international operations of La Gazzetta Italiana both on print and online. Since June 2003 she has ensured smooth sailing of all sales, advertising and marketing campaigns...


Ribollita

June 2016
Ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil + 1/2 cup 1 medium red onion chopped into 1/2" pieces 2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium carrot, scraped and chopped into 1/4" half moons 2 ribs celery, chopped into 1/4" pieces 2...


Creamy Vegetable Cheese Dip and Crudités

June 2016
Ingredients: 1 package of Knorr's Vegetable Soup Mix 1 12 ounce container of Mascarpone cheese 1 red bell pepper, trimmed, seeded, cut into strips 1 yellow bell pepper, trimmed, seeded, cut into strips 2 cups baby carrots 2 cups broccoli...


Chestnut Soup

June 2016
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon flour 2 cups chestnut puree 2 cups milk 6 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 egg, beaten 3 tablespoons sherry or...


Panzanella Salad with Fresh Mozzarella

June 2016
Ingredients: 1 tomato,cubed 5 basil leaves, torn 2 slices Italian Bread, cubed 1 container of MICELI'S Ciliegini Fresh Mozzarella Cheese olive oil salt and pepper to taste Heat oil in a skillet and saute the Italian bread cubes until...


Fresh Mozzarella Mixed Green Salad

June 2016
Ingredients: 2 cups mixed greens 1 16 ounce package Miceli's Filone (Fresh Mozzarella Log) 2 campari tomatoes, chopped 1 carrot shredded Lemon Ricotta Dressing Salt and pepper to taste Preparation: Chop up Miceli's Filone into bite sized...


Veal Parmesan

June 2016
Ingredients 1 lb. veal cutlets (cut Italian style 4-5 slices cut 1/4 inch) 1 or 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup flour Breadcrumbs 1/3 cup olive oil Tomato sauce Miceli's Grated Parmesan Cheese Miceli's Mozzarella, sliced Freshly ground...


Tomato Sauce

June 2016
Ingredients 1 small chopped onion or 2 cloves garlic 4 tbsp. olive oil 1 16oz. can Italian style plum tomatoes 1/2 can Italian style tomato paste dissolved in 1 cup water 1 tsp. chopped basil leaf Salt and pepper to...


Ravioli with Smoked Mozzarella Tomato Cream Sauce

June 2016
Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 pint heavy cream ½ cup Romano cheese ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1 package Miceli Scamorza Smoked Mozzarella, shredded 4 ounces tomato paste 2 dozen ricotta...