Traditional italian food

This gnocchi alla Sorrentina recipe is an authentic way of making this famous southern Italian dish. Stay away from recipes which call for packaged gnocchi!

Some foods that foreigners consider "Italian" aren't! Here's a list of Italian foods that don't exist in Italy, and what to order instead.

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Italy is home to some of the best recipes on the planet. Those of us who are part Italian might be slightly biased, of course, but it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love Italian food! There are Italian main dishes for every occasion, best served when the whole family is sitting around the table unwinding from a long day, with tasty side dishes and maybe some wine. This collection of Italian main dishes boasts something for everyone, so get ready to mangia and enjoy every delicious…

My guide to the best Italian desserts consists of a range of craveable Italian sweets, both modern and traditional, that you can make at home

Italian Ravioli

Recipe video above. This is a traditional Italian pasta dish from Sicily, usually begun by cooking eggplant on the stove in a hefty amount of oil. I prefer roasting the eggplant - less oil plus the eggplant holds its shape better, especially when you roast at a high temp to caramelise the surface!Finishing with a good amount of fresh basil is traditional but even if you don't have any, there's other alternatives to add a touch of other flavour - such as fresh thyme, or extra dried herbs in…

Hearty and comforting this Italian beef stew if one of a kind. Made with simple everyday ingredients it's super easy to make. Enjoy it as a one-pot meal or serve on top of mashed potatoes or polenta. Stezzatino tastes even better the next day.

This Sicilian Braciole recipe has been in my family for generations!!! So tender, flavorful, and perfect for Sunday night dinner. If you love Italian food, you have to try this! Braciole Recipe A trip to Italy is in the works. And for once... not just in my mind. Next month C and I are flying

Breakfasts Can Follow Many Different Styles. Here, We're Focusing On Traditional Italian Breakfast Foods, Many Of Which You Can Enjoy Elsewhere In The World.