Who doesn’t love pesto? It’s authentic, it’s made with natural ingredients and, above all, it’s delicious. But which type of basil is best for pesto? Which Type of Basil Is Best for Pesto? To understand which type of basil is best for pesto, we have to dig a little into the history of this delicious…
Italian cuisine is a treasure chest full of culinary surprises. We are sure you already know and love pasta, lasagna, and risotto. But there are many other Italian delicacies waiting to be discovered. Take, gnocchi, for example: a delicious dish with an interesting story to tell. What Are Gnocchi? First off, if you are wondering…
Chicken Marsala is a wildly popular dish whose origins remain unknown to the public at large. If you have been wondering where did chicken Marsala originate, keep reading to discover the rich story behind this staple of Italian-American cuisine. Where Did Chicken Marsala Originate? The first hint to the origins of chicken Marsala is the…
Today we take a closer look at risotto, one of the signature dishes of Italian cuisine. Keep reading to learn more, from the origins of risotto to some tips to prepare your own! What Is Risotto? There are many types of risotto. Saffron risotto is the most iconic variation, but you have also risotto alla…
Italian cuisine is an endless source of amazing dishes that are delicious and easy to prepare. A great example is chicken pizzaiola, a simple specialty that brings all the flavor and vibrancy of Italian cuisine to your everyday meals. What Is Chicken Pizzaiola? You don’t have to speak Italian to realize that the terms “pizzaiola”…
Surprisingly, Alfredo sauce is not a staple of restaurants in Italy. Carbonara, pasta cacio e pepe, and pesto are classics you can get almost anywhere. But if you were to order Fettuccine Alfredo in an Italian restaurant, chances are that the waiter would give you a puzzled look. However, this doesn’t mean that Alfredo sauce…
The meat-based Bolognese sauce is a classic so essential to our culinary consciousness that it seems timeless. However, you would be surprised to discover that its origins are not as old as you may think. A Neapolitan Forefather To talk about the origins Bolognese sauce, we must talk first about Neapolitan cuisine. Old cookbooks show…
No matter what country you visit you can be sure of one thing: There will be an Italian restaurant. Italian food is popular everywhere. And while French cuisine is considered the paragon of sophistication, Italian dishes are equally delicious but more approachable and popular. Why is Italian food so revered around the world? There are…
Food as we understand it wouldn’t be the same without tomatoes. For example, without ketchup and tomato, hamburgers are not as tasty; salads just need tomatoes to add excitement and flavor; and entire culinary traditions like those of Italy and Mexico owe many of their distinctive characteristics to the way they use tomato. And yet,…