Often, people go abroad to Italian restaurants convinced of receiving a family welcome, but sometimes the dishes served have nothing to do with our own ones. In the worst cases, rice and pasta are used as a side dish, sometimes to accompany a steak. The “Alfredo Fettuccine” is famous in America, a dish that actually
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The Bucatini are a type of long pasta similar to big pierced spaghetti, typical of the city of Rome that combines them with strong and simple condiments (Gricia, Amatriciana, Carbonara). It is a pasta made from durum wheat semolina. Cooking time is more or less the same as spaghetti because, even if they are bigger,
Read MoreThe Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (Sorrento Style Gnocchi) are a classic dish of the Campania region tradition (Sorrento Peninsula) a must for Sunday lunch…
Ice cream is part of the Italian diet, as it concludes a meal or delights the palate during a break or a snack. It is a product whose origins are very ancient. It is mentioned for the first time at the time of the Greeks, around 500 BC. Obviously it is not the version we
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When most people think of diets, they think of restrictions and limitations. However, the Mediterranean diet is anything but that. Based on foods traditionally eaten in the Mediterranean region, this diet is full of healthy and delicious options that can help you stay fit and healthy. If you are wondering how they can do that,
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The Italian food tradition is based on many products, and, among these, Italian cheeses represent a point of reference because they are appreciated and consumed not only in our country, but also abroad. Each cheese often brings with it not only a taste, a peculiar and unique taste, but the history of a land, the
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Italians love their food and that’s a fact. And with dishes like pasta, pizza, and risotto, it’s no wonder that Italian cuisine is one of the most popular and widely enjoyed in the world. But while we all know and love these classic dishes, there are many lesser-known but equally delicious ones that deserve your
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Contrary to what one might think, the Veal Milanese (Cotoletta alla Milanese), one of the most typical and well-known dishes of Milan together with the Milanese Risotto, has very ancient origins. It is in fact it was in the list of food offered for lunch by an abbot to the canons of S. Ambrogio in
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Italy suffered many raids from the Arab people since the 7th century. They conquered Sicily and settle here for about 200 years until the arrival of Normans. During this time, Arab bring some changes to the Italian food culture. We find these changes above all in many Sicilian dishes but also in many dishes of the Southern Italy.
Read MoreThe Pappa al Pomodoro (Bread and Tomato Soup), a dish that speaks of Tuscany, a tasty childhood memory for many, comes…
Italian cooking is rich in aromas and seasonings. More than for spices, there is a predilection for aromatic herbs. They are an excellent ally for a healthy and tasty diet, avoiding the addition of salt and fats which could make dishes heavy. Aromatic herbs provide aromas and flavors which exalt the taste of food, making
Read MoreStreet food today and a primary source of sustenance once upon a time. Farinata is a savory cake made from chickpea…
Even in Italy, street food plays a fundamental role within the traditional diet. Whether it’s take-away pasta or a sandwich on the fly, Italians never shy away from food. Every region of Italy has its own ingredients and typical bread shapes, so it is easy to satisfy all tastes. Sandwiches are the classic lunch break
Read MoreWhen it comes to rich and succulent recipes, the Piedmont region shows off some truly magnificent dishes. What do we find…
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