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Shut Up and Mangia!, Issue #112 - Sicilian Rice Balls
June 02, 2014

“You may have the universe if I may have Italy” ― Giuseppe Verdi


Delicious balls of rice stuffed with meat and cheese. Breaded and fried to perfection. Enjoy! Mangia Italiano!

Sicilian Rice Balls

Preparing Sicilian Rice Balls is somewhat of an art. This Sicilian appetizer is stuffed with cheese and meat and coated with a light crispy batter. They faintly resemble the color and texture of an orange after frying............... Read More


Eat Like An Italian

Very proud to announce my new paperback "Eat Like an Italian" will be released around mid June. 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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Mangia Italiano!

Take Care,

Phillip J. Speciale

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