How to Read an Italian Wine Label
Italian wine labels can look confusing at first, especially compared to wines from the United States. Instead of large grape…
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Italian Cheese Guide
Italian cheeses are rooted in tradition and meant to be used in everyday cooking. Italian cheese plays a big role…
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Bruschetta al Pomodoro (Classic Italian Tomato Bruschetta)
Bruschetta al pomodoro comes together with toasted bread, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil. With so few ingredients, the…
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How to Make Classic Italian Béchamel Sauce
Béchamel is a white sauce made from butter, flour, and milk. It appears often in baked pasta dishes like lasagna…
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Marcella Hazan’s Roast Chicken with Lemons
Marcella Hazan’s roast chicken with lemons uses a whole chicken, two lemons, and salt. As it roasts, the lemons release…
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Italian Pantry Staples
Italian cooking often starts with a dependable set of ingredients. When those basics are already in your kitchen, everyday cooking…
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A Guide to Italian Pasta Shapes
Italian pasta comes in many shapes, and each one is designed to work well with certain types of sauces. Some…
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Marcella Hazan Bolognese Recipe (Classic Italian Ragù)
Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese recipe is very different from what most people think of as spaghetti with meat sauce. It’s a…
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Guide to Italian Wine and Food Pairings
A simple guide to Italian wines and the foods they pair best with. Italian wines are some of the most…
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Basic Homemade Beef Broth (Marcella Hazan Method)
This Italian beef broth recipe from Marcella Hazan is used across many Italian dishes, including risotto, soups, and sauces. The…
