Andrew Cotto
I am the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Appetito magazine. I like Italian food & drink, a lot. I am also an award-winning novelist and a regular contributor to the New York Times. More about my work can be found at Home – Andrew Cotto.
Panzanella Salad with a Twist
Panzanella salad inspiration strikes our Editor-in-Chief thanks to a recent recipe featuring roasted tomatoes and Burrata.
My Mother’s Secret Martini Recipe
Our Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Cotto, takes over the aperitivo hour to share both his mother's martini recipe and a salute to Tony Bennett.
Roasted Beets With Soft Cheese—For Your Health!
Our Editor-in-Chief shares his favorite way to enjoy beets, one of the most super of super foods.
A Roasted Tomatoes and Burrata Recipe Inspired by a Chef and Olive Oil Collaboration
Acclaimed Boston Chef Karen Akunowicz has teamed up with Siciliy's Bona Furtuna for a signature olive oil perfect for recipes like the one shared with Appetito for roasted tomatoes and burrata with chili.
The Brooklyn Roots that Inspired Chef Thomas Joseph Perone
The acclaimed chef/owner of Brooklyn's hottest Italian restaurant remembers the five dishes that spawned his career.
Appetito Review: Hexclad’s Hybrid Deep Sauté Pan/Chicken Fryer with Lid
A beast of a cookware device, Hexclad's Hybrid Deep Sauté Pan/Chicken Fryer does a lot of work in the kitchen and does it well.
Chicken Swimming in Lemon & Garlic
A variation on the famous dish from Rao's in New York City that adds pucker and punch from extra lemon and garlic.
Five Things I Learned over Three Meals in Two Days with Massimo Bottura
Appetito's Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Cotto, recalls his serendipitous experience in the restaurants of Massimo Bottura.
Appetito Review: Flour + Water Pasta
Our Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Cotto, took a deep dive into an artisinal pasta from the famed San Francisco eatery, Flour + Water.
When Pasta Met Chickpeas
Pasta con Ceci is a beautiful marriage of pantry staples that should be a staple of any meatless Mondays or any other day ending in "Y."