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Shut Up and Mangia!, Issue #160 =
July 27, 2014

“The definitive recipe for any Italian dish has not yet appeared. We are still creating.” - Luigi Barzini


Creamy Parmesan and chicken risotto makes a perfect stuffing for green or red sweet peppers. Enjoy! Mangia Italiano!

Chicken Risotto Stuffed Peppers

Chicken Risotto Stuffed Peppers is an elegant dinner for any day of the week. This is one of my favorite recipes to make when friends come over.

Sweet bell peppers combined with the rich flavor of the risotto provide a satisfying meal. Or course you can always replace the chicken with beef, pork, veal, vegetable or Italian sausage....... Read More


Eat Like An Italian

Very proud to announce my new paperback "Eat Like an Italian" will be released around mid September. This book will contain most of our old favorites plus many new recipes. Official release will be announced through our newsletterm "Shut Up and Mangia", and our Facebook page. Again thank you for your support. Without you we would not exist.


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Great Chicago Italian Recipes is dedicated to adding new and traditional Italian recipes for your enjoyment. The site is getting bigger and better. Don't forget the addition of “The Italian Grocer“ and the“The Great Italian Music Store“ for your convenience. Thank You for supporting this site.


Final Thoughts

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Mangia Italiano!

Take Care,

Phillip J. Speciale

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