La Buona Tavola

Cavatelli hold a special place in the heart of many southern Italians: among the many pasta shapes hailing from our sunnier regions, they are definitely one of the best loved.  Recognizable by their small, shell-like form with a gentle groove, …

Everyone knows balsamic vinegar: it’s in supermarkets around the world and often mistaken as just another salad dressing ingredient. But its real story is far richer – and far more exclusive. As British journalist Giulia Crouch recently highlighted in her …

Inclusivity is an essential idea in today’s world, but we hardly associate it with food. However, respecting diversity and making sure, quite literally, that everyone has a “seat at the table,” regardless of background or ability, has become an inherently central …

Frico is a traditional dish from Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, particularly associated with the mountainous area of Carnia. This culinary specialty is the perfect symbol of the resourcefulness of Friulian cuisine, which turns simple and readily available ingredients into flavorful …

It was mysteriously dark and inviting. I watched as the last tremors of ripples eased to a glassy calm on the surface of the cobalt-colored liquid. I’d requested a local digestivo from the attentive waiter, something unique to the beautiful …

Among the many regional desserts that dot Italy’s culinary map, semolini dolci from Piedmont andcrema fritta from Abruzzo are two examples of how texture, tradition, and indulgence come together in fried form. Though they come from different corners of the …

In the sunny heel of Italy’s boot lies Salento, a stretch of land suspended between sea and stone; famous for its turquoise water, white beaches, and beautifully rugged coastline, this part of southern Puglia has earned the nickname the Caribbean …

Spring is here and it’s time to bring it to our tables! I love comfort food all year round, not only in the colder months, and this week’s recipe is something I like to make when the sun starts shining …

Who doesn’t love meatballs? Fried, in tomato sauce, on top of pasta, or on their own, they are the ultimate comfort food. Used to the deliciousness of my own grandmother’s polpette al sugo, a staple of my childhood — which …

More than four months into 2025, it’s clear that this year’s culinary trends are here to stay, as they seem to show real changes in how we eat, cook, and think about food. Needless to say, Italian cuisine is right …