Tomatoes have always been associate with Italian cuisine, even though the tomato is not native to Italy. Tomatoes came to Italy from the New World in the 1500s. According to L’italo Americano (an Italian magazine) the first mention of tomatoes in Italy dates to 31st of October 1548. The tomato was widely expected and became […]
Chicken Cacciatore made in an Instant Pot produces tender, juicy, fall-apart chicken. This recipe is easy, simple and rustic Italian comfort food at its best. With the Instant Pot, you get a plate of Chicken Cacciatore in just about 40 minutes compared to a bake cacciatore in under 1.5 hours. Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian. […]
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Gnocchi is so deliciously yummy, full of flavor and easy to prepare. It can be made and plated on in under 30 minutes. The relatively small amount of sun-dried tomatoes used in this recipe gives a gourmet touch and a burst of flavor. Flavor & Advantages of Eating Sun-Dried Tomatoes […]
This is a very easy dish to bring together. Whether you prefer to serve Mozzarella Chicken over pasta or plate it alone with a side dish and salad, it is deliciously yummy. Using an oven safe skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, the dish is ready in under 30 minutes. Chicken fillets are tenderized and rubbed with […]
The first known use of gnocchi was in 1891. Gnocchi is an Italian dumpling. With simple ingredients, like potato flour, water, and eggs. This dish originates from the Northern part of Italy. Due to the colder Northern Italian climate, potatoes are easier to grow than wheat grain. Culinary Inventors of the Dumpling The Chinese are […]
Orzo pasta takes the place of Arborio rice (used in making a risotto) in this quick and creamy chicken and pumpkin orzotto. Risotto is a dish that requires a specific type of rice — arborio — as well as plenty of patience and continual stirring to get the texture just right. However, using orzo can […]
Risotto is a dish that is creamy, scrumptious and filling. The beauty of preparing risotto is that you can add just about anything you’d like. You can use various types of vegetables, herbs, and meat. You can make with or without meat. Risotto is a comfort food, as it is filling, and is a wonderful […]
Spaghetti is probably the most popular pastas in the world. Spaghetti is long, cylindrical pasta traditionally enjoyed with meat and vegetable sauces. The combination of asparagus, cream, and pasta is a common spring menu item in Italy. But as asparagus is available year round, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed any time of the year. […]
Mushroom Tortellini with Asparagus is a quick weeknight dinner made with fresh asparagus, mushrooms and packaged tortellini with a Asiago cream sauce. Asparagus and mushrooms are individually packed with flavor. The freshness of the asparagus complements the earthy taste of mushrooms so well. The fresh asparagus and the meaty mushrooms, mixed with one of Italy’s […]
Carbonara is a wildly popular dish throughout Italy and around the world. The dish is also subject to continuous tweaks by both chefs and home cooks alike. There are countless speculations as to the origin of the name Carbonara. Not knowing the origins of Carbonara has not stopped anyone from making it. The love for […]
