Italian Thanksgiving Dishes: Why the Lasagna Comes Before the Turkey
On an Italian-American table the turkey waits its turn. The Italian Thanksgiving dishes that come first, from antipasto and lasagna to cannoli.
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On an Italian-American table the turkey waits its turn. The Italian Thanksgiving dishes that come first, from antipasto and lasagna to cannoli.
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