From the Coppola family kitchen: Sides
Gia's Grape "Gelly"
Gia Coppola shares the story of how the family would make grape jelly after harvest. Recipe included.
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From the Coppola family kitchen: Sides
Italia's Fried Zucchini with Fresh Mint
Romanesco zucchini is a remarkable variety, as it remains delicious no matter how big it gets. It also holds up to lengthy cooking without turning mushy.
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From the Coppola family kitchen: Sides
Potato Croquettes
The potato balls, crunchy on the outside and rich and tender on the inside, are so delicious that you might want to make a double batch of mashed potatoes so you'll be sure to have some leftover for making them. Serve them as a snack, as part of an antipasto platter or as a side dish.
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From the Coppola family kitchen: Sides
Italia's Quick Italian Potato Salad
Italia recommends serving this simple potato salad alongside meat or fish. It is also excellent on a picnic or a big summer buffet.
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Italia's Tomato-Mozzarella Loaf
Be sure to have plenty of napkins on the table, as this rustic loaf must be eaten with your fingers. Use the best in-season tomatoes you can find and if you can pluck them off the vines moments before slicing them, that's just perfect. This rustic loaf is from Mama Coppola's Pasta Book.
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Italia's Roasted Peppers with Olives & Anchovies Recipes
Green bell peppers, Italia explained in her book, are the second most popular ingredient in the cooking of Naples, after tomatoes.
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Calamari Alla Marinara
It is very easy to clean calamari, even though it can seem intimidating if you've never done it before.






