Zabaglione is a soft, wine-spiked custard from Italy’s Piedmont region. It requires little more than 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to make, but it feels luxurious and special. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Zabaglione: One of Italy’s Most Famous Sweets Should you ever find yourself at a restaurant in Torino, or Barolo, or anywhere in Piedmont, […]
Homemade Italian dressing
This zesty, herby Italian dressing recipe takes just moments to shake up and packs so much more flavor than store-bought bottles. Photo credits: Ali Redmond An Italian Dressing for More Than Lettuce If you order a salad in Italy, it won’t come with Italian dressing, but in North America, tangy, herb and garlic Italian dressing […]
Arrosticini (Italian Grilled Lamb Skewers)
Arrosticini are irresistible, skinny grilled lamb skewers from the rocky hills of Abruzzo, Italy. They’re easy to make at home and a natural centerpiece for a casual summertime get-together. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Arrosticini: Italian Lamb Skewers Perfect for a Party Abruzzo is a mountainous region east of Rome, and arrosticini (ah-rosti-chee-knee) are perhaps its […]
11 Italian Salads So Good You Might Skip Pasta
Italy’s most famous dish may be pizza, but these iconic Italian (and Italian-American!) salads prove that even simple vegetable dishes can outshine the rest. Scroll through to find your new favorite Italian salad! Caprese salad – Photo credit: Mariam Hamdy Italians don’t make sad salads, and neither should you Pizza, pasta and antipasti are all […]
11 Italian Recipes for Easy Summer Meals
These Italian recipes are perfect for easy, seasonal summer dinners; ideas for salads and starters, simple pasta recipes and light starters. Italian summer dinners! When I think of Italian food, the flavors I think of first are made for summer: ripe tomatoes, tender eggplant, fresh basil and good olive oil. Italian recipes emphasize simplicity in […]
Italian Lemon Cookies (Anginetti)
These tender Italian lemon cookies are a must-have for many Italians and Italian-Americans at Easter. Originating from southern Italy, and prevalent from Campania to Calabria, anginetti cookies are glazed in icing and make a sweet addition to any holiday cookie plate. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Try Anginetti! Italy’s Classic Lemon Cookies These Italian lemon cookies […]
Italian Easter Bread (Soft and Fluffy)
This traditional Italian Easter bread recipe is incredibly soft, lightly sweet, and scented with citrus zest. Each twisted ring has a whole egg nestled in the center to celebrate rebirth and renewal. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm This Italian Easter Bread is a Festive Favorite Italian Easter Bread (Pane di Pasqua) has a texture similar to […]