I lived in Italy for three years. How to enjoy food without gaining a pound a week is probably the most useful thing I learned. -- Here are 13 differences between the way Italians and Americans eat – way beyond anything "Mediterranean" or a "diet."
An easy recipe to prepare Sardinia's favorite Carnival sweet: Zeppole Sarda, AKA Zippulas
An Italian style eggplant sauce with sweet and sour aspects that’s perfect as an appetizer (with crostini), a side or tossed with pasta for a meal!
Chicken Scarpariello, also known as "Shoemaker's Chicken," is a classic Italian-American dish that's bursting with flavor. This hearty and tangy chicken dish combines succulent pieces of chicken with sweet and spicy peppers, all simmered in a zesty white wine and chicken broth sauce. If you're looking for an impressive dish to serve at your next dinner gathering or simply want to treat yourself to a taste of Italy, this recipe is a must-try. Let's dive into the world of Chicken Scarpariello!
This ricciarelli recipe is just what you need in your armoury for the festive season.
Nothing beats cozy pasta on a cold fall/winter day and this braised beef recipe is the best family-get-together meal for all occasions. Place on a big platter right in the middle of the table and enjoy a two-century-old dish that will amaze your beloved ones.
Giouvetsi is a Greek dish made with beef or lamb and orzo pasta, and it’s one of the most popular dishes in Greece. It is characteristically baked in a clay pot, , and served with grated cheese. perfect for a comforting family dinner. ingredients : 1 kg diced beef (neck, chuck or shank) 2 medium Continue Reading
A simple pasta inspired by the flavours of moussaka with lamb and eggplant tomato sauce!
Are you looking to cook traditional Italian Polpette di Patate? You won’t be disappointed by Italian Spoon’s Italian Polpette di Patate Recipe. Give it a try today!
This delicious quick vegetable ‘bread’ is crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside! You cannot go wrong with this simple old school Italian dish. Super basic and healthy ingredients come together in one bowl to make an incredible appetizer, side dish, breakfast, snack or dinner. The word Schiacciata means bread in […]
Here's a recipe for arancini balls, the Sicilian speciality of fried risotto balls stuffed with a simple Bolognese sauce, inspired by Commissario Montalbano.
This Torta Caprese is a famous Italian chocolate torte made with ground almonds, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and whipped egg whites.
These Italian-style doughnuts are filled with a rich vanilla cream.
Try these Moroccan Semolina biscuits and you will be hooked! 5 ingredients, 5 minutes prep, cook on a skillet and enjoy. Mediterranean Diet at it's best.
Lebanese Moussaka (maghmour) is a flavour-packed vegan eggplant stew with chickpeas, garlic, onions, and tomatoes with a slightly spicy pop of flavour from the fried green peppers.
This flavour-packed stew makes a tasty alternative to a Sunday roast
Beef Giouvetsi is a delicious Greek beef and orzo pasta dish. This one is made on the stovetop. With a thick and glazy sauce like risottos'!
Moist and soft meatballs baked in a rich, Eastern-spiced tomato sauce.
Bonet (or Bunet) is an Italian dessert typical of Piedmont, a region in the north of Italy. It's a soft and creamy dessert based on caramel, amaretti and chocolate.It's a kind of chocolate budino, but with a creamier texture and a more aromatic taste. Bonet recipe is completely without flour and butter.
Try this iconic Sfogliatelle recipe (classic or small-batch!). Paper-thin layers of dough and delicious orange and cinnamon scented ricotta cream are simply irresistible.
These tender Mediterranean Meatballs are served with our favorite simple tzatziki sauce and make for a delicious and unexpected weeknight dinner.
This ground beef meatballs recipe features ground beef, fresh herbs, & tahini, for savory, refreshing meatballs full of Mediterranean flavors!
These traditional 12 pasta recipes from Calabria are just a sample of the delicious pasta dishes from this Southern Italian region.
From the sweet and savory to everything in between, Sicilian foods are always a hit. Between the tender Panelle and dreamy gelato, this list has it all.
Rick's Mediterranean marvels: Venetian tiramisu
This is every Italian grandma’s secret weapon, and she’s been cooking with it all along. Soffritto is easy to make and even simpler to add in your cooking.
Dolmades – Stuffed Vine Leaves • Spanakopita –Spinach and Feta Cheese in a Phyllo Pastry Parcel • Chicken Souvlaki – the Ubiquitous Street Food • Loukoumades –Heavenly Little Honey-soaked Parcels • Authentic Tzatziki – a Yummy Dip of Greek Yogurt and Cucumber • More ...
Nothing speaks Greek family dinner better than Pastitsio! This is the hearty food that every Greek swears their mom or Yiayia can make it the best!
