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Traditional Recipes from Molise (III)
Originated from: Molise, Italy
Occasion: Any time, special times
Contributed by: Image courtesy of The New York Public Library, Digital Gallery #55117

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Ingredients

Italian Trade Commission's List of Foods from Molise*

Cheeses:
o Caciocavallo Silano DOP from the town of Agnone
o Pecorino
o Scamorza

Preserved Meats
o Salame, preserved in terra-cotta vases
o Soppressata, preserved in terra cotta vases
o Prosciutto, salt cured and/or smoked

Fish
o Triglie di scoglio, red mullet, in soup
o Fresh anchovies, squid, crabs, clams and sea snails

Pasta:
o Sagne (lasagne)[For various recipes see "X Italian Pasta Dishes"]
o Laganelle (tagliatelle)
o Crejoli (similar to the Abruzzi's maccheroni alla chitarra)
o Recchietelle (orecchiette).

Pasta Sauces
o Ragout of lamb and pork, invariably with dried hot red peppers, garnished with grated pecorino cheese.

Vegetables
o Tomatoes (fresh and dried), beans, artichokes, giant white celery (Campobasso specialty)

Oils
Olive oil

Corn-based foods
Polenta, cornmeal cooked as a mush [For various recipes see "X Italian Rice and Polenta Dishes"]
Corn pizza [For various recipes see "X Italian Breads and Pizzas" as well as "X Italian Rice and Polenta Dishes"]

Desserts
Blood sausage with chocolate and pine nuts

Wines
o Biferno
o Pentro di Isernia

* For a more comprehensive list of Molisani dishes that was compiled from a variety of sources see Italy Revisited/ Cuisine of Molise (Comprehensive, IV)." Please note that many traditional Molisani recipes can be found on this website by checking out the various categories, e.g., "Cookies with Nuts," "Fiadone," "Italian Breads and Pizzas" etc. Some of the recipes come with long personal notes, while others do not.



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For the Italian Trade Commission's notes on la cucina Molisana and list of their recipes visit: www.italianmade.com............ For a more comprehensive list of Molisani dishes that was compiled from a variety of sources see Italy Revisited/ Cuisine of Molise (Comprehensive, IV)....." For the history, culture and places of interest to visit in the province of Campobasso, Molise see Italy Revisited -- "Molise Campobasso." For the history, culture and places of interest to visit in the Town of Casacalenda, Molise see Italy Revisited -- "Molise Casacalenda." For the history, culture and places of interest to visit in the province of Isernia, Molise see Italy Revisited -- "Molise Isernia." For actual MOlisani recipes check out the various categories on the this website such as "Cookies with Nuts," "Fiadone" and "Italian Breads and Pizzas."

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