Regional Italian Specialties

The European Commission has awarded a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed label to pizza made with the traditional Neapolitan recipe.

Dec 10, 2009 - Lee Anne Adendorff

The Christmas Eve fish dinner represents a centuries old tradition for many Italians and Italian Americans.

Dec 6, 2009 - Janice Therese Mancuso

Eggplant caponata, a Sicilian specialty meets focaccia, a Ligurian classic. A tangy eggplant relish often served as an appetizer tops this simple bread machine dough.

Sep 29, 2009 - Patricia Daley

Try this delicious and heartwarming family recipe for a little piece of northern Italy in your own home.

Aug 21, 2009 - Colette Haydon John

Italy is known for its fabulous foods, but for a true appreciation of the "Three Kings of Emilia-Romagna" head to Parma, city of ham, cheese, and vinegar.

Jul 21, 2009 - Margaret Johnson

Don't know what to do with that day or week-old bread? Fresh bread loses its freshness after a couple of days. This Italian salad gives bread its taste back and more.

Jun 29, 2009 - Rosanna Bonura

Michelin-starred Chef Marco Gubbiotti of La Bastiglia in the romantic, medieval of Spello, Umbria uses Farro,a grain native to Umbria, to produce this savory dish.

May 6, 2009 - Liliana Tommasini

Carpaccio is a raw beef dish invented in Italy in the 50's after a customer complained they couldn't digest an enzyme in cooked meat

Apr 29, 2009 - Chris Albano

Having made a successful career out of her passion for exotic foods and romantic locations author and chef Tessa Kiros inspires with her new book Venezia.

Apr 15, 2009 - Alison Stieven-Taylor

Originating in Northern Italy, polenta has risen from it's humble roots to the gourmet chefs' repertoire of classic Italian foods. Try this breezy, tasty gourmet recipe.

Mar 6, 2009 - Christopher T. Reilly

Polenta's mild flavor, like pasta, creates a canvas for a wide and wild variety of sauces and flavorings.

Dec 6, 2008 - Larry Ervin

Whether it originated in San Francisco or Italy's Ligurian coast, this unctuous soup is a crowd-pleaser.

Nov 8, 2008 - Larry Ervin

Among Genoa's abundant historical attractions, the stunning Aquarium and art-full Palazzos is a city which thrives on eating out, and eating well.

Sep 6, 2008 - Owain Mckimm

Micol Negrin takes a culinary journey through Italy's twenty regions and discovers traditional, authentic Italian food. She shares these recipes in her cookbook, Rustico.

Sep 2, 2008 - Liliana Tommasini

Sicilian caponata is a savoury blend of eggplants, tomatoes, balanced with green olives, capers, celery, sugar and vinegar for its characteristic sweet and sour taste.

Aug 31, 2008 - Liliana Tommasini

Cauliflower with bucatini is a popular Sicilian pasta dish which combines cauliflower with the flavours of anchovies, onions, garlic, pine nuts and toasted breadcrumbs.

Aug 24, 2008 - Liliana Tommasini

The Fontanelle Restaurant situated in Umbria, Italy, shares its delectable lasagna recipe layered with eggplants, mushrooms, mozzarella and truffled béchamel sauce.

Jun 25, 2008 - Liliana Tommasini

Created for a wedding in the 16th century, Risotto allo Zafferano is possibly the best known recipe from the city of Milan and the Lombardy region in northern Italy

Dec 5, 2007 - Maddalena Delli

An introduction to the food of Tuscany, highlighting key ingredients, traditional dishes and desserts, and cities to visit.

Dec 4, 2007 - Sara Baker