Table of Contents Introduction Regional Cuisine Daily Life and Eating Habits Family and Traditions Festive Meals A Recipe to Remember Introduction Can you tell us a bit about yourself?My name is Alessandra. I am a sommelier born and raised in Rome, in the Lazio region. I lived for several years in the UK and France … Read more

Grilled zucchini topped with mint, garlic and chilli, dressed with a bright vinaigrette and finished with creamy ricotta. Serve this vibrant dish on crostini, as a salad, or alongside grilled steak or chicken for a simple, flavour-packed accompaniment. This recipe is inspired by Zucchini alla Scapece, a Neapolitan dish I learned from my husband’s family. … Read more

How to make an utterly decadent and irresistible Chocolate Tiramisu. This version uses savoiardi biscuits (ladyfingers) briefly dipped in a chocolate cocoa mixture and layered with a silky chocolate cream. If you love chocolate, this dessert will quickly become a favorite. It’s a chocolate-forward twist on classic Italian tiramisu, made without raw eggs, coffee, or … Read more

Super delicious and easy Italian Green Beans in a simple tomato sauce (Fagiolini in Umido). This classic Italian side is quick to prepare and pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted meats and fish. It’s an ideal accompaniment for breaded chicken cutlets, pork tenderloin, or a juicy Florentine steak. Fagiolini in Umido is a simple Florentine … Read more

Delicious Chicken Pizzaiola (Pollo alla Pizzaiola) — juicy chicken cutlets simmered in a flavourful tomato sauce, finished with melted smoked Scamorza. Serve with crusty bread, Italian roast potatoes and green beans for a comforting, easy weeknight dinner. Cooked alla Pizzaiola means “pizza style” — prepared with a tomato-oregano sauce similar to pizza sauce. Traditional variations … Read more

Learn how to make a creamy, silky bechamel sauce without butter. This version is rich in texture and perfect for classic comfort dishes when you’re out of butter. Bechamel is one of the fundamental sauces in cooking. It serves as the base for many dishes—pasta bakes, pies, gratins and more—and knowing how to make it … Read more

This time of year calls for a warming bowl of soup, and this Tuscan minestrone is ideal for chilly evenings. Loaded with seasonal vegetables, cannellini beans and rice, it’s a great way to use up leftover produce. Wrap yourself in a blanket, grab a slice of crusty bread and enjoy a comforting, wholesome meal. To … Read more

La Caponata is a classic Sicilian dish of fried eggplant tossed in an agrodolce (sweet-and-sour) sauce with briny olives, capers, celery, onions and tomatoes. Rich and deeply flavored, it works beautifully as an appetizer on crostini or as a bright side for meat or fish. Quick recipe snapshot Traditional Sicilian recipe highlighting summer produce. Improves … Read more

Crostini Three Ways – Stracchino with spinach, garlic with cannellini beans, and prosciutto with Pecorino and truffle honey. These three simple crostini make perfect party bites. Crostini are an Italian appetizer of grilled or toasted bread—often ciabatta—topped with meats, cheeses, or vegetables. They’re an easy, elegant way to start an evening alongside a glass of … Read more