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Zucchini Olive Oil Bread for Easter Brunch

This zucchini olive oil bread is a savory Easter brunch recipe that pairs perfectly with butter or a light spring meal.

April 2, 2026

Alya Health Brings Olive Oil Shots to Daily Wellness

Alya Health turns a Mediterranean olive oil tradition into a simple daily wellness ritual.

March 26, 2026

Susan Julia Olive Oil: Skincare Made with EVOO

Susan Julia transforms her passion for olive oil into a skincare line built on purity and simplicity.

October 15, 2025

Olive Oil Is Not an Afterthought at Sea on Board Oceania’s Allura

On Oceania’s Allura, Italian dining shines at Toscana, where an olive oil concierge and authentic recipes prove that dining at sea can rival meals on land.

September 16, 2025

Glen Powell Launches Smash Kitchen Organic Olive Oil at Walmart

Glen Powell brings an Italian-inspired touch to America’s kitchens with Smash Kitchen’s new organic oils.

October 30, 2025

A Shortcut to Tender Pork Poached in Olive Oil

Try this expedited recipe for a version of Dario Cecchini's "Tonno di Chianti" which is pork poached in olive oil.

January 2, 2025

Contemplating a Simple Christmas of Olive Oil and Honey

The Italian approach to Christmas has our contributor from Parma reconsidering her gift giving as she prepares to return home.

December 17, 2024

Shayna Terese Taylor on Her Organic Olive Oil & Farm Life in Umbria

The chef and entrepreneur talks with Appetito about her lifestyle brand, ancient olive trees and slow living in the Italian countryside.

August 14, 2025

Italian Tuna Salad Featuring Bona Furtuna’s Everyday EVOO

Joanna Moeller celebrates the arrival of Bona Furtuna's Everyday EVOO in Whole Foods Markets with this Sicilian tuna salad.

May 28, 2026

Rigatonini with Andouille Sausage, Lacinato Kale and Cannellini Beans

I'm loving all things rigatoni right now, especially in hearty recipes like this one.

June 22, 2026

Chef POV: Italian Food News, Gifts and Kitchen Finds

These new releases bring a little fun, flavor and Italian flair to the season.

August 14, 2026

Appetito Hosts ITA Talks: Olive Oil, Vinegar and Mineral Water

Appetito hosted its first panel discussion in conjunction with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) this past Tuesday in Manhattan.

January 31, 2025

Pappa al Pomodoro Recipe from Danimade Kitchen

A rustic Tuscan tomato and bread stew that transforms simple ingredients into something deeply flavorful.

March 20, 2026

Pumpkin Spice Olive Oil Cake with Mascarpone Cream

Our contributor shares a recipe for a velvety autumn olive oil cake warmed by pumpkin spice and topped with mascarpone cream.

September 26, 2024

Easy Caprese Salad with Lioni Latticini Pre-Sliced Mozzarella

Inspired by a recent trip to Campania, Joanna Moeller prepares a Caprese salad featuring fresh mozzarella from Lioni Latticini.

September 9, 2026

Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake is a Slice of Tuscan Tradition (and Memory)

Our contributor shares a recipe for pumpkin olive oil cake conjured from memories of her vast experiences in Tuscany.

October 29, 2024

Italian Grilled Chicken Thighs

Fire up the grill for a simple summer meal that delivers plenty of flavor.

August 28, 2026

How to Make The Flatiron Room’s Pizza Martini

The Flatiron Room in New York City shared its Pizza Martini recipe with Appetito that combines two classics in one cocktail.

September 3, 2025

Win-Win! The Gift of Appetito Is also a Gift to Appetito

Just in time for the 2025 holidays, Appetito announces a very generous gift box that brings joy to all involved.

December 3, 2025

Making Olive Oil Cake for Musicians in the Wildnerness

Our contributor takes a gig cooking for musicians while recording upstate, and she shares her experience and recipe for olive oil cake.

June 19, 2024

“Ceci Ceci” Chickpea Bean Salad 

A childhood staple takes on new meaning through a dietitian’s eyes.

August 11, 2026

Venchi and Laudemio Frescobaldi Partner for a Spread and Gelato

Two iconic Italian brands have partnered on new items that combine extra virgin olive oil with chocolate and gelato.

May 22, 2025

How to Make Italian Spinach Ditalini

This simple Italian ditalini with spinach is finished in a silky spinach purée with garlic, olive oil, and Parmigiano for an easy, comforting meal.

Stuffed Calamari Recipe with Black Olive Ratatouille

This colorful seafood entrée lets fresh ingredients do the heavy lifting.

July 22, 2026

Biscotti al Vino by Victoria Granof

This classic Sicilian cookie transforms a handful of pantry staples into a lightly sweet biscuit traditionally enjoyed with a glass of red wine.

June 9, 2026

A Sunday Dinner Gift Guide for Italian Food Lovers

From pantry treasures to indulgent treats, these Italian picks celebrate the magic of Sunday dinner.

December 9, 2025

How a Dietitian Builds a Healthier Pasta Plate

A few smart additions can turn an everyday bowl into a satisfying, well-rounded meal.

August 31, 2026

Ricotta Olive Oil Cake for a Springtime Treat

This versatile light cake can be enjoyed any time of day and by almost anyone—it’s even gluten-free!

April 11, 2024

How to Make Nonna Pina’s Stuffed Artichokes

In the first recipe from I Will Be Your Grandmother, Sicilian chef Mario Traina shares the stuffed artichokes his grandmother made slowly and generously for family dinners in Sicily.

May 15, 2026

How to Make a Spring Zucchini Bruschetta

Sauteed spring zucchini with creamy ricotta and aromatics makes for a vibrant and seasonal bruschetta topping.

March 16, 2026

Keeping Poggioreale Alive: Cav. Peter Maniscalco OAM and the Rebirth of a Sicilian Ghost Town

A longtime dream becomes reality for descendants of one historic Sicilian community.

How to Make a Sicilian Fig Torta

Fresh figs don't last long, and neither will this summer cake once it comes out of the oven.

August 3, 2026

Healthy Lemon Tuna Pasta Inspired by the Blue Zones

A no-fuss pasta dish built for busy nights and simple eating.

January 13, 2026

Mediterranean Diet Comes to the World Bank with New Global Focus

At a World Bank gathering in Washington, the Mediterranean Diet is presented not just as a way of eating, but as a model for health, culture, and global policy.

May 4, 2026

From the Dolomites to NoDa: Italian Comfort, Charlotte Soul

At Ever Andalo in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood, Italian comfort cooking meets a relaxed, community-driven approach to dining.

January 26, 2026

Sicilian Summer Salsa Topper for Ferragosto and Grilling

One colorful bowl can transform everything from grilled fish to crusty bread.

August 4, 2026

Jessi and Alessio Pasini’s Summer Bruschetta

This fresh tomato bruschetta from From Italy With Amore celebrates the simple ingredients that define Italian summer cooking.

July 1, 2026

Timballo di Anelletti at Alessandro’s Italian Brings Sicily to the Plate

In Regional Italian Series Episode Two, Sicily takes focus through a refined timballo di anelletti that balances tradition with a more precise approach.

May 6, 2026

For Your Honey: Buffalo Mozzarella with Honey Bomb Tomato Confit & Basil Oil

Joanna Moeller shares a recipe for the ultimate Valentine's Day appetizer featuring fresh Buffalo Mozzarella.

February 4, 2026

Pasta Primavera Is Satisfying in Every Season

Celebrate the freshness of pasta primavera year-round with this colorful, satisfying recipe that is adaptable to the season.

July 18, 2025

Uova in Purgatorio with Tomato Sauce and Crusty Bread

A simple skillet dish brings baked eggs together with a rich tomato sauce and plenty of bread for scooping.

January 14, 2026

Hidden in the Soup: Calabria’s Minority Languages and Traditions

Food is helping preserve the languages, traditions, and stories of Calabria's minority communities.

June 1, 2026

How to Make Creamy Balsamic Dressing at Home

Daniel Mancini wants you to your own dressings at home, starting with this recipe for a creamy balsamic to use in myriad ways.

May 27, 2026

How a Beloved Aunt Inspired Zia Pia, an Italian Importer in Charlotte, NC

When Victoria Custodi launched Zia Pia in 2013, she wasn’t just starting a business; she was honoring a legacy.

May 21, 2025

Regina’s Grocery Brings Calabrian Flavor to Orchard Street

In Episode Three of Appetito’s Regional Italian Series, Regina’s Grocery on Orchard Street reveals how Roman Grandinetti transforms Calabrian flavor, family history, and neighborhood nostalgia into sandwiches that feel deeply personal.

May 12, 2026

An Olive Oil Sommelier Finds Her Passion

Susan Julia Abranovic writes about how her passion for food and company led to a dream life as an olive oil sommelier.

January 25, 2024

Nonna’s Zuppa dell’Orto: Italian Summer Vegetable Soup

Inspired by the way Nonna cooked, this comforting summer soup celebrates the beauty of simple, seasonal cooking.

August 13, 2026

The 15-Minute Basil Pasta Sauce I Make All Summer Long 

A garden overflowing with herbs is all the inspiration this timeless Italian pasta dish needs.

July 31, 2026

Italian Potato, String Bean & Onion Salad Recipe

Simple ingredients and timeless flavors make this a recipe you'll want to serve all season.

July 7, 2026

Pasta School with Lowcountry Bella: The Heart of Fresh Pasta

The journey to mastering fresh pasta starts with a deceptively simple dough that has shaped Italian cooking for centuries.

July 31, 2026

A 2025 Valentine’s Gift Guide for the Italian Food Lover in Your Life

Here's an extensive Valentine's gift guide full of romance and flavor for the Italian food lover in your life.

February 7, 2025

A Holiday Eggplant Stack with Lioni’s Mozzarella di Bufala

Appetito's Joanna Moeller shares her holiday recipe for a stacked eggplant dish featuring a premium Mozzarella di Bufala.

December 23, 2025

Appetito Interviews Lily Rivkin of Rooted Restaurant

Meet Lily Rivkin, founder and CEO of Rooted, where fast casual meets transparency in seven healthy ingredients or less.

April 14, 2025

Stracciatella in Italy: From Soup to Cheese to Gelato

From Rome to Apulia to Bergamo, stracciatella takes shape as a soup, a cheese, and even gelato. Here’s how one word ties three Italian favorites together.

September 15, 2025

Pisciotta and Mediterranean Life on the Cilento Coast

How a medieval hill town in Cilento still lives the true spirit of the Mediterranean Diet.

September 9, 2026

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Even Works in Cake!

Our contributor shares a recipe for an olive oil cake that uses the ubiquitous Italian ingredient in sweet offering.

February 19, 2024

August Is the Perfect Time for a No-cook Pomodoro Sauce

With August upon us, tomato season is in full swing and is the ideal time for a simple, no-cook pomodoro sauce.

August 11, 2025

Chef Adrianne Calvo’s Squid Ink Linguine with Clams Recipe

This recipe for squid ink linguine vongole combines clams, garlic, white wine, and lemon in a simple sauce.

Lobster Risotto with Tomato, Prosecco & Saffron for Valentine’s Day

Joanna Moeller shares her recipe for an elevated lobster risotto for Valentine's Day that is romantic and makeable at home.

February 11, 2026

Fast and Healthy Italian Pantry Items from Eataly

We have compiled a list of healthy and easy to prepare Italian pantry items all available online from Eataly.

December 2, 2024

Tomatoes and Burrata: A Taste of Italian Summer

Ripe tomatoes and creamy burrata are all you need for one of summer’s simplest Italian dishes.

August 21, 2026

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.

June 16, 2025

Inside Little Mama’s Italian Kitchen in Charlotte

Little Mama’s Italian Kitchen serves Italian American classics inspired by family recipes and fresh ingredients.

April 1, 2026

When Olive Oil Met Coffee, a Love Story at Starbucks

Our correspondent is more than pleasantly surprised by the marriage of extra virgin olive oil and coffee at Starbucks.

February 7, 2024

A Modern Twist on a Classic Caesar Salad

Here's a twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring kale and a fresh, tangy dressing with fun crouton variations as a bonus.

February 27, 2025

Appetito’s Collection of Seasonal Sips, Sweets, and Stories

Seasonal Italian recipes, cocktails, stories, and inspirations from the Appetito archives.

December 10, 2025

Pasta School with Lowcountry Bella: How to Make Fresh Fettuccine

In Lesson Two, learn how to turn fresh pasta dough into silky ribbons of homemade fettuccine.

August 14, 2026

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.

May 15, 2025

Appetito’s Take on the New Dietary Guidelines

Our Editor-in-Chief takes a humorous lens to the new Dietary Guidelines of the US government and has some advice of his own.

January 19, 2026

Domenica Marchetti on Her New Cookbook: Italian Cookies

Italian cookbook author Domenica Marchetti shares the details of her forthcoming title dedicated to Italian cookies.

March 18, 2026

How to Make Roman Fried Artichokes at Home

In the first of three-part series, food influencer Joanna Moeller shares her recipe for Fried Roman Artichokes.

March 23, 2025

How a California Teacher Fell in Love With Sicily

The creator behind Wavehappy, Kat Ruiz Moore, found that falling for Sicily was only the beginning.

August 26, 2026

A Summer in Sirolo with the Semplici Family

A Canadian journalism student’s summer in Sirolo becomes a lesson in food, family, and the kind of love that lingers long after leaving Italy.

October 1, 2025

Chicago’s Alla Vita Arrives in Nashville

The acclaimed Chicago chef expands his Italian concept to Tennessee.

La Chiusa in Montefollonico: Where Agritourism Meets Luxury in Tuscany

Come for the cooking classes, stay for truffle hunts, long lunches and the sweetness of doing nothing.

August 18, 2026

Gluten Free Holiday Desserts Everyone Will Love

Gluten free desserts that belong on your holiday table.

December 22, 2025

Inside the Launch Party for Italy Segreta’s Tavola Issue

The bash held at Felice on Hudson in NYC featured a multi-course menu of Tuscan-inspired dishes—and a killer gift bag.

November 11, 2025

The 2024 Gran Caffè L’Aquila Italian Market Holiday Gift Guide 

10 gifts for the Italophile in your life from Gran Caffè L'Aquila Italian Market in Philadelphia, and yes, they ship nationwide!

December 11, 2024

Join Rossella Rago for a Culinary Tour of Puglia and Matera

The incomparable Italian food personality Rossella Rago outlined her upcoming culinary tour to Puglia and Matera.

April 27, 2026

Vette from Tenuta San Leonardo: A Mountain-Fresh Sip of Spring

From the foothills of the Dolomites, Vette offers a crisp and refreshing expression of northern Italian Sauvignon Blanc.

March 27, 2026

The Heart of Little Italy Beats at Sarabella’s in North Myrtle Beach

Family recipes, homemade specialties and Italian-American traditions are at the heart of Sarabella's.

July 2, 2026

Overcoming Anchovies to Embrace Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

If you are anti-anchovy, follow our contributor's lead and try this bold, simple recipe for Spaghetti alla Puttanesca.

March 13, 2025

Holiday Gift Guide of Panettone or Pandoro for Every Palate

We've prepared a diverse panettone gift guide for the lover of the traditional Italian sweet bread lovers on your holiday list.

December 10, 2024

Chef Marc Murphy Debuts New Umbrian Gold Olive Oil

The chef and TV personality from Chopped, Guy’s Grocery Games, and other hit food shows has deep connections to Italy, and now, a premium Italian extra virgin olive oil brand launched with his brother, Paul Murphy.

December 20, 2023

The Allure of Aqua e Vino

Chef Gabriele Grigolon brings Northern Italian tradition and European training to his intimate Charlotte restaurant, Aqua e Vino.

February 17, 2026

How Orecchiette Tells the Story of Puglia

A journey through Puglia reveals the story behind the region’s most famous pasta.

August 19, 2026

What a Sicilian Stuffed Artichoke Can Teach About Memory and Family

The first installment of Sicilian chef Mario Traina’s new column, I Will Be Your Grandmother, reflects on memory, family, and the emotional rituals surrounding Nonna Pina’s stuffed artichokes.

May 18, 2026

Tuscan White Beans are Delicious, Fast, Easy and Affordable

Legumes such as Tuscan white beans are tough to beat for their combination of health benefits, affordability, and versatility. Here's an easy-to-make dish to use as a side or even a main course!

August 19, 2024

A Taste of Sicily: Easy Pesto alla Trapanese with Sundried Tomatoes

This Sicilian classic is quick to prepare and packed with authentic flavor.

July 27, 2026

Introducing Babies to Italian Food: Family Recipes for First Meals

From semolino and zucchini puree to pasta and spezzatino, these Italian-inspired first foods make mealtime easy for babies and the whole family.

Inside Casa Cugine with Danny “Cugine” Mondello

In this interview, Danny “Cugine” Mondello talks Italian food, Casa Cugine in Brooklyn, and how he turned social media fame into a neighborhood staple.

September 29, 2025

Author Frances Mayes on the Joys of the Olive Oil Harvest in Tuscany

Frances Mayes, the Best-Selling Author of "Under the Tuscan Sun," shares the splendor of October's olive oil harvest at her home in Tuscany.

November 6, 2023

Top of the Ridge: Italian Charm in New Hampshire

A peaceful farmhouse in New Hampshire brings guests a flavorful taste of Italy, thanks to the warm hospitality and home-style cooking of Tatiana and Gino Michelizza.

The Scotto Restaurant Empire Arrives in Charleston with Pelato

The Scotto family has extended their Italian restaurant presence in the south with the opening of Pelato in Charleston.

July 9, 2025

Meet Alberto Gallufo, the “World’s Best” Olive Oil Maker

Our Italian wine expert, Gianluca Rottura, interviews his favorite olive oil maker, Alberto Galluffo, and shares a memory.

October 30, 2023

How to Make a “Rustic” Easter Pie

Joanna Moeller returns to her collaborations with Lioni Latticini for her unique version of a rustic Easter Pie.

March 30, 2026

10 Tasty Gifts From Italy for the Food & Wine Lover in Your Life

Consider these ten Italian food and wine holiday gift ideas that can be shipped to the United States or Canada.

November 18, 2024

A NOLA Chef’s Eclectic Inspiration for Bruscioloni

Chef Michael Gulotta from New Orleans shares his adaptation of a traditional Creole dish informed by his Sicilian roots.

February 18, 2025

Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival Returns this May

Seven city blocks of old-school Italian American eats, live music, and the traditional procession of saints is coming to Philadelphia.

April 30, 2025