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The History of Panettone
The United States has pumpkin
pie and Italy has panettone, the quintessential cake for the holidays. Made
with a combination of candied fruit and spices, panettone is the Old World
version of fruitcake, a special treat that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Panettone cake might have a rich and storied history, but its
flavor and texture has remained the [...]
The Traditional Italian Christmas Dinner
Italian cuisine varies from
region to region, and the menu for Christmas dinner is no exception. While each
region features their own classic dishes, a traditional Italian Christmas
dinner always includes several courses. For Italians, this is an epic feast that lasts all day and
into the evening. This holiday season, bring the
flavors of Italy to your holiday dinner table with [...]
Italian Wedding Soup
Contrary to what you
might think, the origins of Italian wedding soup actually have nothing to do
with nuptials, although it is often served as an appetizer at Italian weddings.
The name comes from “Minestra Miritata” (marriage soup), an Italian phrase that
describes the blissful marriage of hearty greens and rich, savory meat. First
enjoyed by the peasants of Southern [...]
Grilled Polenta with Spinach and Cheese Recipe
A staple of Italian
cuisine, polenta is a simple and easy way to add a touch of gourmet to your typical
eggs-and-bacon brunch fare. In this recipe, starchy and satisfying polenta
squares are grilled until crisp, and then complemented with a bed of sautéed
spinach seasoned with garlic and red pepper. It all comes together with robiola
cheese, a well-balanced [...]
Italian Food Specialties by Region
For gourmands around the
world, Italy is the number one destination for experiencing authentic Old World
cuisine. From Abruzzo to
Veneto, Italy offers a wide range of regional food thanks to a variety of
landscapes and climates. For centuries, Italians have relied on natural
resources as inspiration for distinctive cuisine in each region. If you
can’t make the trip to Italy, [...]
5 Ways to Spice Up Dishes with Tutto Calabria Hot Peppers
Bring the flavors of Southern
Italy to your favorite Italian pantry food with Tutto
Calabria chili peppers, an
easy way to give your dishes a little kick! The magic of using chili peppers in
cooking is how it balances other flavors—briny, rich, sweet, or tangy—with just
the right amount of heat. Similar to salt, the spice of chili peppers helps [...]
Plum Cherry Crostata
At first glance, the
rustic crostata looks like a buttery and flaky biscuit, but in this recipe, it
is so much more! Pastry chef Tiffany MacIsaac uses this classic Italian pastry
as a substantial base for hiding premium Luxardo
cherries in between fruity
layers of fresh plums and cherry jam. A quintessential made-in-Italy delight,
these classic cherries are the main ingredients [...]
What Is the Keto Diet and What Can I Eat?
Eating foods from around the world is one of
life's great pleasures. It allows you to feel connected to a different culture,
imagine life in another country and taste new flavors. For many Americans,
there is no better treat buying European groceries and cooking a meal from
Italy, France, Spain; wherever they wish to travel! However, it can [...]
How To Build the Perfect Charcuterie Board
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At your next dinner party, stimulate l’appetito with an
Italian-inspired appetizer plate.
1. First, choose your meats:
Include a variety of flavors and textures like
spicy salami, paper-thin
Mortadella, and ultra gourmet Speck.
For tasty bread or cracker toppings, [...]
All About Truffles: What They Taste Like, Where They're From & Why They're So Expensive
Truffles, the diamonds of the
culinary world, have reached cult status among chefs and gourmands thanks to an
intoxicating flavor that’s synonymous with luxury. When it comes to harvesting
these rich and distinctive tasting fungi, a truffle-hunting dog is a chef’s
best friend. In a remarkable symbiotic relationship, a truffle hunter (trifoloa) heads to the woods and follows
the trusted [...]
Bucatini with Lemony Carbonara
Spaghetti and
fettuccine are the most known types of long strand pasta, but nothing compares
to bucatini, the delicate tube-shaped noodles with a hollow center. A clever
upgrade to the flat long strands, these tiny pasta straws not only get coated
with sauce but also filled up from top to bottom. That’s why a light yet creamy
carbonara makes the [...]
Recipe: Ziti with Soppressata and Fontina
The
spicy and pungent flavors of soppressata gives this classic Italian dish
satisfying pops of flavor while the fontina adds creaminess to the tomato sauce
and smoothens the acidity. The ultimate Italian comfort food, ziti pasta makes
a simple and hearty base that clings to a delicious tomato sauce. It all comes
together with a garnish of fresh chopped parsley [...]