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Food & Recipes

Authentic Italian recipes

There was no chicken parmigiana or spaghetti & meatballs on my table growing up. For me, the child of Italian immigrants, dinner...

Romantic Getaways

An armchair tour of Italy

It takes only one trip to Italy to become enamored with her culture, history, people and food. Here, SheKnows brings you a relaxing,...

Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

Panzanella: Italian bread salad recipes

What better way to get in the mood for spring than with the classic Italian bread salad -- panzanella. This dish, typical of the...

Family Recipes

Classic Italian recipes

Here are a few family heirloom recipes from my long line of Italian family. Whether you sink your teeth into these recipes or some...

Eat Organic

Organic Italian dishes: Cannelloni and Meatball pasta casserole

Organic vegetables, cheeses and sauces to make delicious Italian meals are easy to find. Organic spices such as oregano and Italian...

Dessert Recipes

Divine Italian desserts from Francine Segan

One of the most anticipated parts of a good Italian meal is a divine after-dinner dessert that satisfies the sweet tooth while also...

Road Trips & Air Travel

Your guide to getaways in Northern Italy

Looking for an ideal European vacation this summer? Let Northern Italy be your destination! Here, landscapes range from small cities...

Quick & Easy Recipes

Two ways to make Bruschetta - Italian appetizer recipes

Bruschetta is an appetizer that is originally from Italy -- typically made of toasted bread seasoned with garlic, olive oil and...

Bed and bath

Ideas for designing a minimalist bathroom

Bathrooms are usually small areas with tight angles and can present a design challenge, so consider using these minimalist design...

Books

Italian For Beginners review

Italian for Beginners , the sixth novel from chick lit author Kristin Harmel takes a trip into the past to gain self-discovery....

Books

Italian Adventures with Kristin Harmel

SheKnows Chick Lit was lucky enough to sit down with Italian for Beginners author Kristin Harmel. Harmel shares her insights on...

Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

Caponata recipes: Italian Eggplant Salad

Caponata is traditionally a Sicilian-style eggplant dish that is a must during the hot summer days of Italy. Fresh eggplant combined...

Kitchen & Cooking Tips

Must-try gourmet Italian food and wine

Whether you've traveled through Italy dining on authentic Italian meals that your memory can still taste or if you've had the...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

Exotic food: Carpaccio recipes

You may think eating raw beef or fish is exotic (or crazy) - but when you have a truly great piece of meat or fish, cooking it would...

Dessert Recipes

Nutella recipes: A marriage of chocolate and hazelnuts

Does the mention of Nutella send your mind to a blissful place of rich and creamy memories? Apparently you aren't the only one....

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

Recipes for an authentic Italian American dinner party

Because I was raised in home where my parents and grandparents were immigrants from Italy, food is an essential part of my being....