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Mom’s Homemade Manicotti with Crepes (Crespelle)

Mom’s Homemade Manicotti with Crepes (Crespelle)

Homemade manicotti…so light and airy when made my mother’s way….with crepes or “crespelle” as known in Italy.   My mother used these same beautiful crepes in a delicious soup call “crespelle in brodo“ Manicotti remains a dish reserved for special occasions and holiday dinners.  I 

Crespelle in Brodo (crepes in broth)

Crespelle in Brodo (crepes in broth)

This elegant soup brings back heartwarming memories of my mother as she lovingly prepared this for us the same way her mother did.  Our grandmother was born n a small town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.   This delicious