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The Italian Recipe Quiz

Somewhere out there exists an Italian recipe that was made in heaven for you. Which one is it? Well, you're only moments away from the answer...

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These are a selection of our favorite recipes from across Italy.
Traditional dishes from the Veneto region, where tiramisu comes from, as well as a number of classics from elsewhere in Italy, can be found here.
Our visitors have shared there favorites too; you'll find those here.

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