When you think of world-famous Italian cuisine, the first dishes to come to mind are usually pizza, pasta, and perhaps tiramisu, and with good reason. However, there is so much more to explore. It ...

Pignoli cookies stacked on plate next to cup of coffee - Jessica Morone/Tasting Table We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As it turns out, there are plenty of occasions that call ...

Expressions of Italian heritage this time of year are usually not subtle. It’s the heaping helping of pasta and sauce, the zooma-zooma music of Louis Prima, the St. Joseph’s Day parade filling the ...

Caterina Scarano grew up in Mottola, Puglia, in southeastern Italy. She remembers her mother and her aunt getting together starting weeks before Christmas to make traditional sweets. “Every weekend, ...

SCHENECTADY — With the season for holiday parties in full swing, those seeking to spice up their festivities with some traditional Italian Christmas cookies don’t need to look any further than ...

Renowned chef Lidia Bastianich was one of the first television chefs to make Italian-American cuisine approachable for viewers. Today there’s nothing the TV host, restaurateur, and author loves doing ...

Samantha Zola is obsessed. "It's baking. It's what I do, it's what I love," she said. Three years ago, she started Zola Bakes, built on just one photogenic product: a stylish new take on an ...

Italian desserts have captivated sweet-toothed food lovers for centuries with their perfect balance of flavors and textures. From creamy custards to crispy pastries, these treats showcase Italy's rich ...