Italian Food

How to make an easy Italian skewer appetizer

Joel Miller — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:05:00 -0700

These simple Italian skewers are healthy, delicious and a cinch to make. Enjoy them with some Italian wine -- and buon appetito!

Fourth of July flag lasagna recipe

Claire Gallam — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is right around the corner. It's time to start planning your family barbecue and find some patriotic dishes for your menu. You've seen the flag cakes and the red, white and blue trifles, but I bet you haven't seen flag lasagna. This unique and creative dish is sure to wow your guests with its design and delicious taste.

How to make the perfect risotto, with recipe

Katherine Martinelli — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0800

With a few simple tips, you can make authentic, perfectly cooked risotto at home. This saffron and butternut squash risotto recipe – a modern take on traditional risotto Milanese – will keep you coming back for more.

Talking food with Jersey Shore's Vinny Guadagnino

Layla Earls — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:35:00 -0800

Everyone's favorite guilty pleasure is back with a new season full of fun, fights, fist pumps and food. From sitting down for Sunday supper to enjoying a five-course mom-cooked meal, the cast's love for food runs deep -- especially their favorite food, Italian. Vinny Guadagnino explains to SheKnows just how important real Italian food is to him, and why.

Italian wines for the holidays

Viktorija Todorovska — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:10:00 -0800

Choosing wines for the holidays is a challenge. Holiday foods are richer and quite varied: rich, savory appetizers, dishes that combine sweet and savory flavors and many different desserts. So what wines can you pair with all these foods? And how can you make sure the wines appeal to everyone?

Perfect Italian food and wine pairings

Viktorija Todorovska — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:30:00 -0800

Italian wines are made to go with food. They have high acidity, which causes our mouths to salivate, cleansing the palate and preparing us for the next bite. So, enjoying Italian wines with food is a real treat for the taste buds. And, of course, the best food pairings for Italian wines are Italian foods.

Authentic Italian recipes

Cate Torrieri — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:27:00 -0800

There was no chicken parmigiana or spaghetti & meatballs on my table growing up. For me, the child of Italian immigrants, dinner consisted of lots of vegetables, beans and some form of pasta. My parents are the children of peasant farmers from a small town outside of Naples, Italy, called Cervinara -- and the American concept of Italian food did not exist as part of our native diet.

Panzanella: Italian bread salad recipes

Diana De Cicco — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:29:00 -0700

What better way to get in the mood for spring than with the classic Italian bread salad -- panzanella. This dish, typical of the spring and summer months in Italy, is made with fresh tomatoes and basil, good olive oil and vinegar, and crusty day old bread. Panzanella sings its best flavors with ripe tomatoes and fresh basil, bringing an early taste of the warm months just waiting around the corner.

Classic Italian recipes

Diana De Cicco — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:20:00 -0700

Here are a few family heirloom recipes from my long line of Italian family. Whether you sink your teeth into these recipes or some of your own, keep in mind that the number one secret of good Italian cooking is the joy and love that goes into it. So gather your whole family in the kitchen and mangia, mangia!

Must-try gourmet Italian food and wine

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:19:00 -0700

Whether you've traveled through Italy dining on authentic Italian meals that your memory can still taste or if you've had the pleasure of feasting at an Italian restaurant that made you feel like you were in the beloved country, making mouthwatering Italian meals at home can keep you connected to your best Italian food experiences. The key is finding gourmet Italian products made with the finest ingredients.

Polenta recipes and cooking tips

Diana De Cicco — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:28:00 -0700

Besides pasta, one of Italy's favorite dishes is polenta, especially in the northern part of the country. Made of cornmeal, polenta has experienced a steady rise in popularity, being featured on restaurant menus worldwide and enjoying a delicious array of creative variations from professional and home cooks alike. Polenta is super easy to make, can be combined with almost anything, and is extremely cheap . Here are some cooking tips and polenta recipes so you can roll up your sleeves and get to stirring!

Exotic food: Carpaccio recipes

Diana De Cicco — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:57:00 -0700

You may think eating raw beef or fish is exotic - but when you have a truly great piece of meat or fish, cooking it would almost be insane . Often featured on the menu of fine dining establishments, carpaccio - or very thinly sliced pieces of raw meat, fish, and even fruit - is typically served as an exotic appetizer and is one of the most delicate of preparations that allows the distinctive flavors of meat or fish to truly come out. Here's your guide for enjoying carpaccio as an exotic appetizer at home.