We might have done some of these recipes a bit differently, but they are an excellent starting point, and the ingredients are usually available. Every entry contains a beautiful, related photo (no, we didn't take them ourselves) inspiring you to rush into the kitchen or to your favorite Italian restaurant. We briefly describe each item, followed by a direct quote to entice you to read it. While we do not necessarily agree with each author's affirmations, we only present material that we feel is of value. Check out our new section on regional specialties and wine pairings.
Would you eat a bread whose name translates to old slipper? If not, you're making a big mistake.
Weaver ~Click to read Ciabatta Italian Bread"... Each step in the mixing of this bread is simple and straightforward but to develop the texture, the dough must... "
Do you love pasta? Yes. Do you want to lose weight? Yes. Is it possible to do both? Yes. Overweight No More shows you how. She should know. Starting from 230 pounds she lost 80 pounds. And kept it off.
Overweight No More ~Click to read Eat Your Italian Pasta And Still Lose Weight"...When I was living in Italy, I used to eat pasta almost every day, including lunch and dinner and I did not gain weight. Why? Simply, ..."
I love pizza and in between bites I always wondered where it came from I read Buchanan's article and now I know. Plus I learned many interesting pizza tidbits.
Buchanan ~Click to read The Historic Roots Of Pizza"...Since the tomato was not yet known in Europe, the ingredients of the ancient pizza were somewhat different, but the concept remained the same. During the 16th century, when the tomato was transferred from the Americas to Europe, ... "
Short pasta. Long pasta. Stuffed pasta. Irawan presents a list of popular varieties. You'll want to try them all.
Irawan ~Click to read Italian Food Fever"We all know the most famous Italian food which is pizza and pasta. As for pizza, we know there is American style pizza and original Italian pizza.
The difference is, with American style pizza, ..."
Hungry? Tired? Try Teng's pasta recipes and solve both problems.
Teng ~Click to read Pasta Recipes - Three Delicious Easy Recipes"...three delicious pasta recipes that you can prepare for any occasion that suits you. The recipes are... "
This delicious recipe is easy to make and can be prepared well in advance. And Davis includes substitutions that work.
Davis ~Click to read Fire Cracker Italian Sausage Pasta"...Chiffonade - To slice a herb or leafy vegetable into thin strands. Best way to accomplish this is by ... "
If you like ravioli and you love lobster, you'll just adore Valentino's recipe for lobster raviolis. And guess what, it stretches that expensive lobster.
Valentino ~Click to read Lobster Raviolis"Among a number of mouthwatering lobster raviolis, radicchio in the sauce can be simply wonderful in... "
Prawns, bay scallops, salmon, clams, mussels, and cod or halibut. Plus pasta and other goodies. How can it go wrong? Massey tells you how to do it just right.
Massey ~Click to read Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo"... The alfredo sauce can be made several days in advance, so when it comes time to make the meal it's a breeze. Once you master the sauce, ..."