Italian Food

As you probably know me for my past recipes, here I'm offering the real Italian fagioli beans with sausages in tomatos sausace.

Tuscany, located in central Italy, includes coastal, plains and mountainous regions. One of the most visited areas in Italy, Tuscany is known for its wines, architecture, Renaissance art...

Make your own beer pizza for football games or any sports you like watching at home. Make yourself the envy of your friends with the best beer pizza in town every game day.

This is a very simple and quick recipe for a corn salad that requires very little effort and also very simple ingredients. You can serve this Mediterranean corn salad as a meal in itself, if you...

Homemade lasagna is one of those rich, gooey comfort foods that you can enjoy as a stand-alone meal or alongside a hearty green salad and buttery garlic bread. And--if it is not devoured...

Roasted cauliflower with kalamata and olives and mixed herbs is a very simple, easy to prepare side dish that goes well with many Italian meals. This cauliflower dish relies on high-quality...

Broccoli rabe with roasted tomatoes and fresh rosemary is a simple, easy to assemble dish that makes an elegant side dish for almost any meal. Served with a loaf of hot Italian bread with herbed...

Warm campari tomato salad with fresh marjoram and ricotta cheese is a very simple, easy to prepare side dish that can accompany a variety of simple or elegant Italian meals. Combing simple,...

Mozzarella sandwiches with sun-dried tomatoes and basil mayonnaise are simple, Italian-inspired sandwiches that make a great main course for a light summer lunch, and are perfect for vegetarian...

This wonderful inexpensive kitchen tool can enhance a relatively easy gnocchi recipe by making it a true gourmet treat. If you do not have a gnocchi board, you can also use the tines of a fork or...

Fresh basil pesto is easy to make at home using just a few simple ingredients and your blender. Pesto has been traditionally made by grinding the ingredients together using a mortar and pestle....

Campari tomato and arugula farfalle pasta is a very simple and quick dish to prepare, making it ideal for weekday dinners or surprise guests. Combining simple, quality ingredients, this...

Nothing is more important to a delicious Italian meal than some good pasta sauce. The best way to make great sauce is to add plenty of vegetables, herbs, and spices. Here is a great, hearty tomato...

One of my favorites is the Green Beans sauted in the traditional Italian style. Green beans are a wonderful addition to any dinner table. They are delicious and nutritious and you can create...

This pasta dish is made from scratch, but is still quick and easy and a great way to make use of leftover potatoes that you may have after a big dinner. Gnocchi is usually served as a satisfying...

Store-bought focaccia -- flat Italian bread with topping -- has been a traditional Sunday brunch treat in our house for some time. But sometimes the store-bought ones are overcooked to the point...

Alfredo sauce, regardless of conflicting historical origins, is one of the most popular and versatile Italian staples. Whether served over pasta, rice or an entree, creating a flavorful, hearty...

Flavored dipping oil is hugely popular in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. In the American culture it is gaining in popularity as benefits of using herb-infused dipping oils becomes more well-known.

The richest, creamiest and best tasting fresh mozzarella cheese comes from an area near Naples in Italy. It's hand-made but it is not from cow milk! It's made from water buffalo. I'll explain how...

Make fantastic Italian meals for your family in minutes using your microwave. Give your family an Italian favorite without heating up a pan---or your house. Plan ahead when doing your meal...

The cuisine in Italy can be quite diverse, depending on the region. Southern cities like Naples and Rome have a diet strongly based in olive-oil and tomatoes. Northern regions of Italy, including...

The terms "Parma ham" and "prosciutto" both refer to an Italian-style cured ham, with "Parma ham" being the more Anglicized term. No matter what you call it, prosciutto is a delicious, thinly...

One of the Favorite Italian Dishes of all times has to be Broccoli Rabe and Italian Sausage. To experience the true authentic flavors, you must use homemade Italian Sausage from your local...

In classic Italian cooking, ingredients take center stage. Right behind that, though, are the techniques used to combine those ingredients into all the wonderful dishes we've come to know in...

Most people think of pizza and pasta when they think of Italian food, but there are many other Italian foods, such as antipasto and dolce.

In the hearts and minds of foodies around the globe, Italy remains the culinary capital of the world. With a variety of popular regional dishes circulating throughout Italy, you're guaranteed to...

Pesto originated in the Genoa region of northern Italy and is traditionally a combination of basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. This tasty sauce, which is...

Pezzetti stove-top coffee makers make espresso nearly as strong and flavorful as dedicated pump-driven espresso machines. Pezzetti espresso makers come in a variety of sizes, ranging from a single...

Italian food is not just limited to spaghetti and pizza. There are a great many authentic dishes that fall into this category. Whether its meat, fruits and vegetables, breads and pasta, condiments...

Bruschetta, a traditional Italian appetizer, comes from the Latin word bruscare, which means to toast or burn. Most variations involve rubbing small thick slices of crusty toast with garlic...

Italian cuisine is famous around the world for its richness and diversity. Typically prepared with fresh ingredients from recipes spanning generations, Italian food is an integral part of Italian...

Gelato and ice cream are both frozen, usually dairy-based desserts that are popular among people of all ages the world over. The main differences between gelato and ice cream are the texture, fat...

For anyone who loves to eat California Pizza Kitchen, ordering food just got a lot easier. You can now order from California Pizza Kitchen's full menu online and pick it up at the nearest...

A salami is a cured Italian sausage that's been fermented and air-dried. When cut, the mixture displays a pink to red color, dotted with white fat. It contains different mixtures of pork and beef...

Since the time of the ancient Romans, Italians have been producing the dry-cured ham known as prosciutto. This ham is made according to strict guidelines and is an essential ingredient in many...

Plump juicy tomatoes in a long simmering sauce, accented with mellow seasonings, and just the right touch of garlic and herbs: isn't that what Italian home cooking is all about?

Although there are many types of blue cheeses out there, Gorgonzola is one cheese that many Americans know little about. Typically served at the end of a meal, this Italian cheese has a pungent...

Making Parmesan cheese is a painstaking process, and you will have to wait at least 10 months to eat it after you have completed all the steps. During that 10 months you will have to give the...

Cooking Italian does not mean having to spend hours in the kitchen over a hot stove. There are dozens of products on the market today that can be used to make quick, easy Italian meals. Add a few...

Try this three meat Italian sandwich for lunch. The directions here is almost exactly how the Italian restaurants make it.

There are a variety of cheeses available on the market today. Specialty food stores often have an entire section devoted to cheese, ranging from the familiar to the peculiar. For any cheese...

My husband received a panini grill 2 Christmases ago and the very first kind we made was the one we always go back to: Caprese Panini. We had no recipe but just used fresh ingredients that we...

Good real Italian recipes.. No marinara or bolognese sauce.. Those are not Italian recipes..

Gnocchi is a traditional Italian dumpling shaped in various ways and prepared from flour, semolina/potatoes and other herbs. It's then baked or boiled, then served as an entree complete with a...

For more than 300 years, chocolate has been a favorite for both eating and cooking throughout Italy. An annual festival is even held in honor of chocolate in the city of Turan, where more than...

Recreating dishes from Italian restaurants at home can be enjoyable if you know the products to use. The list of ingredients can seem confusing. Prosciutto and pancetta are both popular...

Whether you are looking to start your career as an Italian chef or are just looking to learn more about how to prepare traditional Italian dishes, plenty of options are available in the U.S. and...

Risotto is a versatile rice dish with an interesting history. It's nutritious and can be prepared to suit any taste. Known as a staple in the Italian diet, risotto has become a popular food...

The differences between types of Italian cooking are largely determined by the country's geography. Italian cooking across the country relies on simple, quality ingredients, but the combinations...

In authentic Italian cooking, Al Dente Pasta is the pasta that has been cooked so that it is soft on the outside, but the inside is still a little hard. Under-cook your pasta and it will taste...