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Sea Salt and Herb Blend on WB

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Cathy Coluccio Fazzolari is co-owner of the legendary D. Coluccio &amp; Sons in Brooklyn, New York. Founded by her late father in the mid-1960s, D. Coluccio &amp; Sons is one of the oldest importers of Italian specialty foods in the United States, with a retail store adjacent to the wholesale location. Cathy grew up in the business. She is fluent in Italian and has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from St. John’s University in Queens, New York. Today, she runs the day-to-day operations of the company, travels to Italy, and attends trade shows to source artisanal food products. She has a passion for food and learned to cook from her mother, who was a native of Calabria, Italy. Cathy has taught cooking classes at the Great Neck Adult Center, New York City College of Technology, and Boston College. Cathy has served on the board of Les Dames d’Escoffier New York as treasurer and is a member of the National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW).

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Cathy Coluccio Fazzolari

Chicken Soup with Little Meatballs by Cathy Collucio Fazzolari. Photo by Daniel Paterna.

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A Wintry Chicken Soup with Little Meatballs

Meatballs frying in the kitchen of Cathy Caluccio Fazzolari. Photo by Daniel Paterna.

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Two Types of Meatballs from a Brooklyn Cookbook

Alex Palermo is an engineer by trade but a passionate cook at heart. Growing up in Toronto, Alex was deeply connected to his Italian heritage, thanks to his family from Calabria. While his mom was at work, his Nonna took care of him. He remembers afternoons spent in her kitchen, learning to shape pasta and make pastries. Although he didn&#8217;t attend culinary school, the knowledge he gained from his Nonna has always felt like everything he needed, now coming out in his dishes.
Revisiting these recipes allows Alex to relive cherished memories and honor the time spent with his Nonna. Through his journey, he hopes to make his mark on his dishes by adding his own spin and creativity, sharing his favorite recipes and new creations. Alex is always excited to share his creations with the world, and you can see his content on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aldentedreams/">@aldentedreams</a>.

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Alex Palermo

Tortelli Coated in Beef Broth Butter Sauce with Espresso Balsamic Glaze by Alex Palermo.

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A Tortelli Dish Inspired by Nonna

Hello. My name is Joanna Moeller, and I am a passionate home cook residing in downtown Manhattan for 20+ years. I started my Instagram cooking page <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spaghettiroots_nyc/">@spaghettiroots_nyc </a>in April, 2023, as a way to showcase my cooking, as I initially intended for it to be more of an inspirational cooking page featuring my &#8220;No recipe, recipes.&#8221; It has truly been a wonderfully creative outlet for me.

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Joanna Moeller

Oven-Braised Chicken Cacciatore by Joanne Moeller.

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Braising Series with Joanna Moeller: Oven-Braised Chicken Cacciatore

Winter Braised Pork Roast by Joanna Moeller.

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Braising Series with Joanna Moeller: Winter Braised Pork Roast

Assorted Italian cookies on the breakfast table.

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Biscotti for Breakfast as Inspired by Nonna’s Friend “Stella Dora”

Barolo Braised Short Ribs by Joanna Moeller.

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Braising Series with Joanna Moeller: Barolo-Braised Short Ribs

<div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/matthewcutolo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/matthewcutolo/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737732208475000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2W9sxEjPHw8HA5vP3lJrJs">Chef Matthew Cutolo </a>is the Chef at <a href="https://gargiulos.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://gargiulos.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1737732208475000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0bAwnlSS05rHhUJPnWJ2yd">Gargiulo’s Restaurant </a>in Coney Island, Brooklyn. As a third-generation Italian-American chef, Chef Cutolo carries on the legacy of Gargiulo’s century-old cannoli recipe and is a passionate advocate for preserving Neapolitan and Sorrentine culinary traditions. Chef Cutolo’s expertise spans a range of classic Italian dishes, including Penne Pasqualina, Zeppole di San Giuseppe, and a unique Pizza Rustica. He is known for maintaining &#8220;Old School&#8221; Italian recipes and traditions, often learned through hands-on experience rather than written instructions.</div>

Chef Matthew Cutolo with his lasagna on the set of Good Day New York.

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Matthew Cutolo

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Italian American Classics, Part I: Chicken Piccata

I am the idea behind and the co-founder of Mama Mancini’s. I am also a home cook, an obsessed entrepreneur, traveler, foodie, and I love sharing all of it with anyone who wants to listen. I believe passion fuels ideas and there is no such thing as a bad idea or too much passion. I look at the picture of my grandmother, Anna Mancini, holding me as a baby and think wow if my grandmother only knew that all those countless days of me learning how to cook by her side in Brooklyn would turn into this. After 25 years in the garment industry, I decided in 2007 it was time for a change. My idea: real meatballs made the authentic Italian way and sold in real sauce. To me there was no other way they should be offered, that was my big idea and Mama Mancini’s was born. The rest is history. So, I say this to everyone who has an idea: never give up; don’t listen to the people who say it won’t work. No idea is a bad idea and always chase your dreams. Let’s cook.

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Daniel Mancini

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An Italian-Inspired Beef Stew

I am the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Appetito magazine. I like Italian food &amp; drink, a lot. I am also an award-winning novelist and a regular contributor to the New York Times. More about my work can be found at <a href="https://andrewcotto.com/">Home &#8211; Andrew Cotto</a>.

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