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Inside:

  • Steak on the grill, Italian style.
  • All about apricots.
  • A tale of two cheesemakers and their amazing caciocavallo. 
  • And introducing a new department: Cooking by the Clock. Authentic Italian recipes ready in minutes.

 

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Articles from this issue

Steak On The Grill

Steak On The Grill

Italian-inspired rubs, marinades, sauces, and sides transform ordinary grilled steak into something special.
 
Caciocavallo

Caciocavallo

Salty, sharp, and creamy, caciocavallo is beloved in southern Italy but not well known outside the area. Melissa Pellegrino and Matt Scialabba travel to Italy to learn more about this exquisite cheese.
 

features

TREASURES FROM THE SEA
Razor clams, scallops, mussels and more radiate bright, briny flavors in these six shellfish preparations. 

PRIMING THE GRILL
These choice steaks are the kings of summer grilling. From the flank to the tenderloin, we make the most of our cuts—with perfect char, special sauces and seasonal contorni. 

SOUTHERN DISCOVERY
Caciocavallo is the reigning cheese of Italy’s deep south, where the craft of producing and aging its salty, hard and piquant flavors receives a time-honored reverence.

GOLD & DELICIOUS
At once sweet, tart and delicate, fresh apricots deliver vibrant flavors to these sunny sweets. 

departments

THE GOODS
Wild pestos from the Dolomites and making three unique ones at home, the season’s best grilling gear, our favorite gelato and more.

D.I.Y.
This summer, steep your own batch of southern Italy’s famous limoncello.

WINE COLUMN
The marvels of resurrecting the ancient practice of fermenting wine in terracotta amforae.

INTERVISTA
Stanley Tucci dishes about Vine Talk, what he cooks and how he selects wine.
 

COOKING BY THE CLOCK
Timing is everything, and these speedy dishes make the most of yours. 

COOKING SCHOOL
A step-by-step guide for baking fresh rolls stuffed with roasted tomatoes.


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