Literally translated as “cooked water,” acquacotta is a hot broth-based bread soup typical of the southwestern coastal ar...

From the Italian region of Abruzzo, these lamb or sheep skewers are perfect to pair with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine and olive...

Although often prepared with milk or cream, I prefer the more traditional and simpler recipe for th...

Always served rare and prepared with only five ingredients, steak-lovers will rejoice at the simple yet delicious bistecca alla...

Bucatini all'Amatriciana is a traditional Roman dish, named after the small hill town of Amatrice (about an hour northeast of R...

Caponata is a type of popular Sicilian vegetable “stew” consisting of fried eggplant, capers, celery, olives, tomatoes, and oli...

A simple but delicious combination of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, seasoned with EVOO and salt, this classic Italian dish i...

This delicious meat dish consists of thinly sliced pieces of raw, high-quality beef usually served wi...

"Cicchetti" are small snacks or side dishes (similar to Spanish "tapas") served throughout Venice...

This traditional Italian dessert is the Easter version of panettone. Made of flour, eggs, sugar...

“Coniglio farcito” is a typical Tuscan recipe served as a second course in Italian lunches and dinners. Filled with garlic, art...

"Cotoletta alla Milanese" (Breaded Veal Cutlet) "Cotoletta alla Milanese" is a specialty of the northern Italian region of L...

Crochette di patate is a typical southern Italian recipe and usually served as an antipasto. Facile to prepare, all you d...

You know you are in Tuscany when your meal starts with “Crostini Toscani” (chicken liver pate cro...

"Finocchi Gratinati" or "Fennel au Gratin" is a ridiculously delicious, classic Italian side dish. Prepared with fennel, Parmig...

One of Venice’s most traditional sweets during Carnival, “fritole” are fried dough balls (usually in ...

My favorite meal of the year is Christmas Eve dinner. Although most people talk about the “Feast of...

There is no better way to cool off on a hot summer day in Italy than with a granita! A semi-frozen dessert made with sugar, w...

Grigliata Mista - or a platter of a variety of grilled meats or fishes - is the perfect dish to serve at your summer cookout or...

 One of my absolute favorite summer dishes, and incredibly easy to prepare, Insalata di Farro is a ...