Poor man’s zucchini (in Italian, zucchine alla poverella) is a simple and flavorful side dish originating in the seaside region of Puglia….
Panzanella is a flavorful and colorful salad from Central Italy, popular in the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, Marche and Lazio. It originates…
Spring is asparagus season. With its vibrant green spears and delicate, earthy flavor, asparagus is more than just a versatile vegetable: it’s…
Celery often gets relegated to the role of a diet food: crunchy, watery, and overlooked. But what if I told you this…
Pinzimonio is more a ritual than a snack or an aperitif. When I was a child, I remember my dad making pinzimonio…
Linguine with grilled vegetables is one of those versatile dishes that you can use to finish up leftovers from another meal. Fun…
Cherry tomato pasta is the type of dish you prepare when you want to taste summer. Light and tasty, it’s a light…
Caprese is one of the most typical salads of Italian summers. Refreshing and satisfying, it brings color and flavor to your table….
Soffritto (from the Italian soffriggere, “to fry gently”) is the aromatic base of countless Italian dishes. It’s a finely chopped mixture of…
Penne all’arrabbiata (which translates as “angry penne”) is one of the great Italian classics of pasta. Extremely simple to prepare, it owes…

