My family isn’t Italian, so my first exposure to true Italian food was not in the home but under the employment of two Sicilian restaurant owners. When you grow up aloof to everything that's not ...

When you think "Italian" you may already envision pasta, but there's so much more to the cuisine than that. If you're dreaming up the best Italian appetizer recipes to serve at a party, permit these ...

In my mom’s Italian family, each of the six siblings hosts a major holiday and our holiday has always been Christmas Eve. As soon as I was old enough to actually be helpful in the kitchen, I was put ...

Bruschetta is an appetizer that is originally from Italy — typically made of toasted bread seasoned with garlic, olive oil and salt. There are many tasty variations, most include tomato, and some also ...

Do you stress about what appetizers to make for your holiday parties? Stress no more with Jason Denton's easy to make recipes including spiedini of meatballs, onion, and bay leaves. Spiedini of ...

Wrap a slice of succulent prosciutto around veggies for elegant Italian umami "sushi." Credit: Courtesy of Mortadella Bologna IGP For simple holiday entertaining, take a cue from Italy and select a ...

Americans’ fascination with Italian food and cooking is driving writers to look deeper into that country’s culinary traditions and history. Two recent cookbooks by experienced authors, each of whom ...

Chris McKiernan is looking to educate people dining at Osteria, his new downtown Springfield Italian wine and appetizers bar. “I want to educate people on what pairings go best with traditional ...