Recipes
How to Make a Simple Ricotta at Home
Preparing fresh ricotta at home requires only four ingredients to create a versatile and creamy cheese with myriad uses.
Greece’s Trahana Makes for a Creamy Carbonara Variation
The Greek dried wheat and dairy product trahana makes for an unctuous Carbonara equivalent when paired with cheese and pork.
Caponata with Artichokes is a Twist on the Classic Sicilian Dish
Replacing the celery with artichokes is a nice variation to the classic Sicilian sweet & sour dish of Caponata.
Farro, Zucchini & Mushrooms Inspired by the Flavors of Abruzzo
This recipe pairs the ancient grain of farro with zucchini and mushrooms to replicate the rustic flavors of Abruzzo.
How to Make Chicken Cacciatore Meatballs
Nostalgia for classic Italian American cooking inspired this boneless version of Chicken Cacciatore that is simple and healthy.
Why You Should Add Zucchini to Your Parmesan Library
Zucchini in season, mild and sweet, makes for a delicious welcome to a seat at the beloved Parmesan table.
How The Pasta Queen Makes Crostino Alle Zucchini
The Pasta Queen shares her recipe for a crostino topped with tangy zucchini and creamy stracciatella cheese.
How to Make Pasta Broccoli
This recipe for Pasta Broccoli, from the Italian cooking style of "Cucina Povera," is fast, filling and comforting.
How to Make Spinach Gnocchi
A dish from Trentino takes advantage of leftover bread, adding seasonal herbs for a pop of freshness.
The Scented Memory of Steak Pizzaiola
A scented, childhood memory of braised steak pizzaiola inspires this recipe for a classic Italian peasant dish.