Italian Cuisine
Articles about Italian food traditions, regional specialities and cooking techniques. We cover cultural significance, recipes and movements shaping Italian cuisine.
A Deli Owner's Guide to Shopping Italian Style
Skip the intimidation and ask your deli owner for honest advice on which Italian products are actually worth buying.
Da Piero: Interview with Award Winning Restaurateur
Chef Piero Di Bella talks about turning his tiny Wirral restaurant into a fully booked hotspot after winning awards and Michelin recognition.
Have You Got the Stomach for a Lampredotto?
Lampredotto and tripe are Florence's most challenging traditional dishes, but they're worth trying if you can get past the look.
Insalate Di Frutta: Fruit Salads with a Difference
Italian fruit salads offer a fresh take on the tired tin, using ripe seasonal produce and simple vinaigrettes for genuine flavor.
Italian Chefs' Ragu Bolognese Campaign: A Case Study
Italian chefs launched a global campaign to stop restaurants from serving authentic ragu Bolognese with the wrong pasta and ingredients.
Italian Cookery Courses
What to expect from Italian cooking courses and how to choose the right destination for your culinary trip.
Italian Cooking Terms
Italian cooking terms reflect the passion Italians have for food, from antipasti to arancine and the techniques that make their dishes special.
Italian Food: The Perfect Way to Get Kids Cooking
Get your kids involved in the kitchen with Italian cooking, building life skills and a real appreciation for good food.
Italian Slow Cooker Recipes
Make creamy Italian risotto and other classic dishes in your slow cooker without the constant stirring or fuss.
Lardo: Fat Isn't a Dirty Word in Italy
Italian cured pork fat aged in marble for six months becomes a delicate delicacy that transforms how you think about lardo.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Italian Food?
Test your knowledge of Italian food with 10 tricky questions about regional cheeses, famous chefs, and culinary traditions.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Pizza and Pasta?
Test your knowledge of Italian pizza and pasta with 25 questions about their history, ingredients and cooking techniques.
Regional Italian Foods
Italy's food changes dramatically from region to region, shaped by geography, climate, and local ingredients from north to south.
Smartphone Apps for Italian Food Lovers
Keep Italian recipes and wine tips in your pocket with smartphone apps that replace outdated cookbooks at home.
The Importance of Food in Italian Culture
Food sits at the heart of Italian identity, from Bologna's famous pasta-making tradition to how families gather around meals every day.
The Perfect Slow Cooker Ragu
Make authentic ragu in your slow cooker for a rich, deeply flavoured sauce that beats quick Bolognese every time.
The Rise of l'Alta Cucina in Italian Cuisine
How Italian chefs are challenging the country's centuries-old tradition of simple home cooking with high-end haute cuisine.
The Slow Food Movement: Case Study
How Carlo Petrini's Slow Food movement challenged fast food culture and grew into a global community spanning over 100 countries.
Top 10 Italian Cookbooks
The best Italian cookbooks to have in your kitchen, from classic foundations to regional specialties and food writing.
Why Buy Italian Sauces in a Jar?
Italian sauces dominate supermarket shelves because they're quick, culturally appealing, and their packaging does the hard selling work.