A Look at Pesto, Its Origins, and How to Use It
If you love the rich, creamy flavor of pesto, you’re not alone. This delicious tangy sauce has been enhancing the flavor of food for a very long time. From pastas to pizzas to breads and more, pesto is a common go-to ingredient in Italy and elsewhere. Let’s explore...
How to Make Your Next Pasta Dish Pop
Pasta is popular as a side dish or the main course. If you’re tired of your usual recipe, here’s how to up your game.
Cooking with Zucchini Around the World
From Italy to Mexico and beyond, the humble zucchini is a very popular vegetable. Here’s how it has come to be enjoyed world-wide.
A Look at Northern and Southern Italian Cuisine
The types of Italian cuisine vary by region. Here’s how what happens in northern and southern kitchens differs.
Is Pizza Really Italian? What You Need to Know
Pizza is a food people often associate with Italy. Would you believe the whole story is actually more complex?
What Do You Know about Italian Wines?
Italy is known for producing an astounding array of amazing wines. With vineyards covering some 702,000 hectares, the country’s wine output far outpaces any other nation’s. And that’s not the only impressive fact about winemaking in Italy—there are approximately 350...
10 Popular Italian Cheeses You Need to Try
Imagine the smooth velvety taste of ricotta baked into hearty lasagna or the sumptuous flavor of parmesan grated over sauteed asparagus spears. Is your mouth watering yet? In Italy, cheese is fundamental to many fantastic recipes. This food is part of practically...
La Dolce Vita: The Best in Italian Desserts
What do you know about Italian desserts? If gelato or biscotti is top of mind, you wouldn’t be wrong. However, there are so many more desserts, sweets, and treats you should try if you’re interested in exploring all the flavors of Italy. No meal is complete without...
Regional Italian Cuisines – What You Need to Know
While there is general consistency in the ingredients Italian chiefs use, each region features some spectacular specialties. There is a north-south divide in the country’s cookery and other recipes that are distinctive to central Italy. Let’s dive into some of these...
The Best of Italian Breads
Bread is a staple food in almost every country. Each culture has its own recipes that have been handed down for generations, and Italy is certainly no exception. Read on to be reminded of the Italian breads you love and lean about others that you’ll be tempted to try....