Apulian Mozzarella Pasta Bake
This Apulian Mozzarella Pasta Bake should be on your radar if you love mozzarella. Here’s what to expect: It’s crispy on top, cheesy and stringy in the middle. When you taste it, you’ll appreciate the sweetness of the tomato sauce, the saltiness of the mortadella, and the rich milk taste of the mozzarella. To cut […]
Casarecce Piccante all’Italiana
If you’ve heard of Zizzi’s restaurant in Dublin, I am sure you’ve also heard of its popular pasta. Today, we are taking that pasta and re-making it the Italian way. And although chicken is not something you would commonly find in Italian pasta, we can make an exception. Here’s what to expect: hot, fresh and […]
Italian Tuna Rice Salad
Tuna Rice Salad is a classic Italian Summer dish that every household makes regularly during the warmer months. It’s a staple for beach days as well as picnics in the countryside. And it’s also a great one to prepare for work and school lunches. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity, but that’s […]
Italian fried eggs with ham and cheese
Italian fried eggs are a staple in most Italians’ households. They make a quick and filling meal for one or the entire family. They can be enjoyed alone, in a sandwich, or for brunch with a selection of other food, like we are making them today. Of course, you can eat them whenever you want […]
Garlic Asparagus Frittata with Ricotta
Garlic Asparagus Frittata with Ricotta is a delicious recipe to whip together for a gourmet lunch, a weekend brunch or a light dinner. You’ll only need a couple ingredients to make it, all nutritious and delicious. What to expect: when you bite into this late-Spring inspired recipe you’ll taste the fluffiness of the eggs, the […]
34 Must-Try Italian Bread Types & How to Eat Them
Italian Bread Culture What is Italian bread called? Il pane, that’s what bread is called in Italy. Here are a few handy ways to talk about it, if you needed to do so in Italian, maybe while you are on holiday. “Mi darebbe, per favore, un chilo di questo pane?” (Could you please give […]
Vegan Creamy tomato pasta sauce
This creamy tomato pasta sauce is not just for vegans. Everyone can have it and I am pretty sure everyone will love it. It’s that good they might even think it has dairy in it. What to expect: a creamy tomato sauce that’s fresh but still the right level of rich and cheesy, ready in […]
Polpette in bianco (Chicken Meatballs)
Whatever you call them, polpette or meatballs, chances are you really love them. It’s also likely that the only ones you have eaten are the Italian tomato ones. If that’s so, this recipe will help you change that. You’ll get to make and try another Italian recipe without tomato that is as delicious as the […]
Is Italian the Healthiest Diet in the World?
Whether you are reading this in January, right at the end of the Holidays, or at any point during the year, when you are ready to start eating healthy, we’ll do our best to answer your questions. Before answering the question in the title, “Is the Italian diet the healthiest in the world?”, we need […]
Plumcake with EVOO
Plumcake with EVOO Plumcake with EVOO is a true Italian delicacy. Don’t mistake this for a cake with plums, there are no plums in this. In fact, some think that the plumcake might derive from the French word plume, which means feather. And that’s exactly how a slice of plumcake should feel in your mouth […]