Quatro Fromaggio and other disgraces on the Menu

For a summer meal, soup is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But it's in the summer that we have the best local vegetables and that the body needs fewer calories and more hydration. A soup can actually make for a great summer dish, especially if served lukewarm. This recipe is for a

Crostini (plural of: 'crostino', from bread crust) are rustic appetizers where toasted bread slices are used as a support for various toppings. In a way, a 'bruschetta' can be considered a kind of crostino, but it's generally not seen that way because of its stronger identity. Crostini may be also

Everyone who has visited Italy agrees - Italian tomatoes are much more than a condiment for burgers or a colorful decoration! Italian tomatoes are indisputably full of flavor. Originally domesticated in Mexico and only brought to Europe by the Spanish traders in the 1700s, similar tomato varieties

Most Italians would be perfectly happy to eat pasta every day, and some probably do. Everyday pasta is normally dried durum pasta, delicious when of good quality and properly cooked, and convenient as it can be stored for months in the cupboard. Fresh pasta, on the other hand, is generally regarded

Tiramisu (or Tiramisù, as spelled in Italy) is arguably the world's most popular Italian dessert after gelato. Featured by many Italian restaurants in North America, Tiramisu is for the Italians more of a homemade party cake, and an unpretentious dessert found in pizzerie and trattorie... read more

Here is another vegetarian recipe with amazing depth of flavors. The earthiness of the mushrooms perfectly marries with the green beans, which also add texture to the dish. But the secret star of the show is the wine - its complex aroma is essential to bringing all the flavors together, as it often

Canederli are bread dumplings only found in the north-east of Italy (Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli, and part of Veneto), where they are served as a first course or as a main entree. Variations of canederli are common in all south-eastern Europe, where they are also served as an accompaniment to meat

Amaretti cookies and Amaretto liqueur are both well known in Italy, and have been gaining popularity worldwide. The word 'amaretto' comes from the Italian 'amaro' (bitter) in reference to the sharp flavor of bitter almonds. Despite the name, both products are predominantly sweet, and their bitterne