Italian Recipes

If you are a big fan of Italian food and want to whip up your own traditional Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes, here is a list of some dishes you should make. You don’t have to be Italian or Italian-American to have your own Christmas Eve dinner. Just roll up your sleeves, pour yourself a nice glass of red wine and start cooking some of your own Christmas traditions.

As the holiday season approaches and family tables beckon with a bounty of traditional delicacies, there’s one Italian dessert that stands out for its remarkable tapestry of flavors — Panforte. This Tuscan treasure, originating from the medieval city of Siena, embraces the warm hum of spices, the sweet, chewy succulence …

Growing up Italian, seafood was always a staple in my house, especially around the holiday season. I really can’t get enough of it, especially in the form of easy appetizers. So, if you need some inspiration for your Christmas menu this year, here are my favorite ones!

I have always thought that fresh artichokes are among the most underrated vegetables.  People see all the outer leaves, the fuzzy choke, and the sharp tips, and suddenly everyone wants to reach for the canned version instead.  I understand it. Whole artichokes look intense. But once you prepare one a …

If there is one aspect of Italian food I could talk about forever, it is pasta.  I love how Italian cuisine treats pasta as more than just a quick dinner.  It is a full conversation about regional differences, local ingredients, technique, and classic flavors that have been repeated and perfected …

When I’m in Whole Foods I always check out the seafood counter to see if they have fresh squid. I love a good sautèed calamari dish. It’s quick, easy and pretty healthy. Here's how I usually make it.