I bet you all know pasta Alfredo, the most common pasta shape to be Alfredded being fettuccine. But I bet hardly anyone knows that the original sauce (called al burro in Italy) is nothing but butter and Parmesan—a non-aged type which melts easily into the butter. That’s right: no cream, garlic or shrimp. And that’s […]
When you get the craving for a taste of Italian desserts, you know that no other sweet will do. From that cool, creamy gelato, to the rich taste of cannoli, nobody makes desserts like the Italians. This list of Italian pastries and desserts will help soothe that yearning for the beautiful (and sweet) country of Italy. […]
Who doesn’t love Italian food? It’s just so comforting and delicious. It’s basically a hug in food form. My boyfriend’s family is Italian and his mom has a famous eggplant Parmesan recipe. This recipe is so good that the dish is clean by the time dinner is over! No one can get enough of the […]
When treat yourself to Italian food, it’s important that it’s as close to the real thing as it can get. Italian food is so popular in America, and that means it’s been very Americanized. (Specifically, we add crazy amounts of cheese to everything. Hey, cheese is good.) We do the same thing to Italian desserts […]
This blog post comes to us from AllFreeCasseroleRecipes’ Featured Foodie Carole, author of the blog Toot Sweet 4 Two. A few questions for you: Have you ever come home after a busy day, just too tired to spend time in the kitchen getting a meal together for your family? Do you come home and have […]
The one thing people do in all cultures is eat. In fact, one of the easiest ways to get a “taste” of a new culture, is through its food. If you think of any party or gathering you’ve been to, it’s likely that food was an important factor in the party. That’s because food has […]
Swiss Diamond is known for the finely crafted cookware. They make a range of pots and pans to suit different recipes and cooking needs. We had the opportunity to use their Stainless Steel Dutch Oven in our test kitchen and we couldn’t be happier with how our recipes came out. The stainless steel material makes […]
When treat yourself to Italian food, it’s important that it’s as close to the real thing as it can get. Italian food is so popular in America, and that means it’s been very Americanized. (Specifically, we add crazy amounts of cheese to everything. Hey, cheese is good.) We do the same thing to Italian desserts […]
There’s no good reason to mess with a classic, so we didn’t. This Vintage Italian Crescent Casserole Recipe is pretty close to the Pillsbury favorite of the 1970s. Crescent casserole recipes are the perfect combination of hearty meat and sweet, soft dough. They’re great for family dinners because they’re so quick and easy, which is […]
Are you a fan of la dolce vida – that is, stuffing Italian desserts into your face? “La dolce vida” means the sweet life, and Italians certainly know how to live it. They don’t shy away from decadence and indulgence when it comes to food. Italian desserts are some of the most beautiful and intriguing […]
