It's no surprise that Lidia Bastianich would choose a spread of vibrant, fruity Italian dishes (including clever wine ...

This collection of Italian appetizers features many classics everyone loves at a get-together. Tomato bruschetta, arancini, ...

Learn how to make authentic Italian marinara sauce from scratch! This easy recipe uses simple, fresh ingredients to create a ...

On a recent random Tuesday, my partner and I strolled past La Pergoletta, the old-school Italian American restaurant in Los Feliz that’s a staple of the neighborhood. Remarking that we’d lived in the ...

Would you rather enjoy a bowl of pasta with a homemade beefy, rich tomato sauce laced with Parmesan and basil, or mystery meat in a glass jar? We bet we know the answer. Put down the jar—all you need ...

My birthday falls in late January at the height of winter, when post-holiday blues are at their peak. I use it as an excuse to plan an annual warm-weather getaway and take advantage of off-season ...

IT HAS BEEN about 24 hours and my left arm is still stiff. The reason? I spent about 15 minutes ever so slowly, drop by precious drop, whisking two cups of olive oil into a mixture of egg yolks, dry ...

Bravo Mario Batali for simplifying and demystifying Italian cooking in Molto Italiano: 327 Simple Italian Recipes to Cook at Home (Ecco, $35). His clearly written recipes -- gleaned from travels ...