Learn how to make the best Italian Roasted Peppers right in your oven! With just a few simple ingredients, these sweet and tender peppers add amazing flavor to sandwiches, salads, antipasto platters, or as a colorful side dish. This guide will show you exactly how to roast, peel, and store them with no fuss. If…
Do you fancy sharp pasta with addiction factor? My penne all’arrabbiata is the perfect recipe for everyone who likes it spicy, tomato and wonderfully easy. Bonus: In 20 minutes on the table – and guaranteed better than the Italian! Penne all’arrabbiata-the quick recipe with WoW factor Ok friends. Everyone comes here and listens well: today…
“If I had a euro for every time someone asked me for my Chicken Parmesan recipe, I could probably buy a whole Italian villa by now.” Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration—but seriously, this dish is a crowd-pleaser like no other. Growing up, my family always had a special place for Chicken Parmesan. It was the…
Elena Paravantes, MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the U.S. Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). She is an expert on the Mediterranean Diet. She has been active as a clinician, consultant, author and lecturer for 20 years, both in the U.S. and Greece. An expert on the Greek Mediterranean Diet, her interviews and…
If you could sum up Italian cuisine in just three ingredients, they would definitely be tomatoes, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. Well, this delicious summer soup recipe firmly embraces these elements. It’s a real celebration of Italian gastronomic traditions that every home cook here in Italy knows how to make. This Italian fresh tomato…
Bright, lemony, and packed with fresh seafood, Insalata di Mare is a classic Italian seafood salad. Tossed with crunchy, quick-pickled vegetables, it makes a light and delicious antipasto or first course for an outdoor dinner party, or even a summer entree. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm I have many fond memories of childhood summers spent at…
In Italian cuisine, lentils hold a place of pride. They feature prominently in various traditional dishes celebrated for their hearty flavors and nutritional benefits. Our Italian lentil soup recipe pays homage to these humble legumes while adding a touch of sophistication with fragrant rosemary oil and smoky roasted leek. Lentils, commonly referred to as lentils…
