The iconic crostata from Rome’s Jewish community

A Puglian cookie originating in the town of Ceglie Messapica from Southern Italian Desserts by Rosetta Costant

Gnocchi represents a spectrum of dumpling stye dishes depending upon where you are in Italy, an unpretentious

A hearty bowl of soup warms the soul at this time of year.  Deep in color, rich in flavor and so satisfying Z

A simple, straightforward torte from Autentico by RolandoBeramendi

A visit to our producer Castellaro Bergaglio was nothing less than an extraordinary immersion into the foods,

Growing up watching the Nonna generation gather golden blossoms from their gardens early morning, it was diffi

Who can resist freshly picked seasonal fruit in a flaky crust, especially cherries?  Here in Northern Califor

A creamless soup which may be served warm or chilled.

A traditional Easter Bread based on a family recipe also can be used as a Friday night Challah recipe.

An approachable yet elegant recipe for a special risotto

An Italian twist on a classic French Valentine’s Day Dessert

Rosetta Costantino’s books My Calabria & Southern Italian Desserts transport the reader to the beaut

A twist on the traditional chiffon cake giving it a gentle almond scent. The cake itself is dairy free making

La Levitt looks forward to our parental visits to NYC as it provides her with the opportunity to dine (uhm)

Frankly, whats not to love about a pasta dish that uses one pot, with a start to finish time of 20 minutes? Â

A rustic double crusted savory vegetable pie typical of cucina povera.

A true one meal dish.

A quick and easy way to turn last night spaghetti into this evening’s dinner.

Every culture has symbolic rituals surrounding the beginning of a new year, most of which focus on good health

Almond based dishes are a staple of Cucina Italiana from beverages to decadent desserts.  Almond paste or p

Mio Martito makes two versions of this aperitivo, one using Prosecco for a Spritz Frizzante and the second usi

So many visits to Rome, yet for some reason we never made it to the iconic Da Enzo in Trastevere. Hailed by m

Panna cotta that ethereal puddle of cream originating in Piemonte should be an essential part of everyone's

As I prepare for travel to Italy soon, thoughts of last spring’s trip have me dreaming about Trentino-Alto A

This hearty soup is almost a stew, making it a substantial one dish meal.

If using dried ceci beans, the overall cooking time will naturally be longer.

A romantic dessert for two to celebrate San Valentino

When my Calabrese born mother began to see bruschetta on the menu of Italian restaurants some years ago she co

Simple, inexpensive, quick to prepare, satisfying - what else can you ask for?  Spaghetti with Oil, Garlic &a

Since I first posted the recipe for Lentil Soup, the La Bella Sorella family has grown; this is for all of you

This has been one of my post popular posts making it worthy of another look, especially at this time of year.

A fall interpretation on biscotti using extra virgin olive oil and plump dried figs.

A classic Piemontese dish

Paccheri with Tomato Sauce & Mushrooms or Paccheri Boscaiola is a pasta dish with a woodsman style sauce.

An elegant main course for a special occasion