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Shut Up and Mangia!, Issue #074 - Happy Easter
April 17, 2014

"Buona Pasqua ! Auguro ogni bene a Lei e alla Sua famiglia" ("Happy Easter ! I wish you and your family the best.")


Celebrate Easter with this unforgettable traditional Italian menu. Start with delicious Deviled Eggs and end the meal with a rich Easter Pie. From beginning to end your family and friends will enjoy every moment of this special day. Mangia Italiano!

Happy Easter

We celebrate Easter Sunday as a holy day and a day of sharing with our families and friends. Natale con I tuoi, la Pasqua con chi vuoi -- “Christmas at home and Easter with whomever you wish” is an old Italian saying. Besides all the good food and great conversation we joyously observe the resurrection of Christ. Church bells ring, mass is held and then the feast..... 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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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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