Buona Pasqua! An Italian Easter

Someone forward you this email? No sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here. Follow Us     Buona Pasqua! An Italian Easter Easter Sunday is coming up soon, on April 5, and Italians everywhere are starting to prepare for their feasts. Though the popular saying is "Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi" (Christmas with your family, Easter with your friends), it's no less of an occasion for a celebratory meal. Lamb and eggs are the stars in most traditional dishes, along with seasonal spring produce. Danette St. Onge Italian Food Expert Easter Lamb and Asparagus Frittata (Brodetto pasquale) A baked frittata from Basilicata made with lamb, tomatoes, asparagus and pecorino -- perfect for Easter brunch! READ NOW » Share   Neapolitan Easter Ricotta Cake (Pastiera napoletana) A lighter and quicker (the traditional recipe can take from 3-6 days!) yet still delicious version of this classic Easter dessert from Naples. READ NOW » Share   Italian Easter Food Traditions  An overview of Italian food traditions, regional recipes, and their origins. READ NOW » Share   Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne Another great addition to your Easter table, either as a primo or a vegetarian main dish. READ NOW » Share   MORE FROM ABOUT.COM Advertisement About Food | Follow Us:     You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Italian Food newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy