La Buona Tavola

Despite its name, pasta alla Genovese is a traditional dish of Neapolitan cuisine. The dish, also referred to simply as la Genovese, is characterized by its white sauce made from onions and beef, and it is commonly used to dress …

When I was a kid, my mother used to make salame dolce quite often: it was usually filled with homemade jam or Nutella, and just a dusting of icing sugar to make it prettier. It was, hands down, one of …

Have you ever heard your parents or grandparents saying that something they cooked was meglio il giorno dopo,  “better the day after they had made it?” Just like me, I am sure you did and, if you like cooking, you …

The Paciugo is a famous Ligurian dessert that combines gelato, whipped cream, fruit, and syrups to create a sundae-style treat. It is particularly iconic around Portofino, the beautiful seaside village on the Riviera di Levante known for its Piazzetta and …

Italians are hardcore about their food. Dare if you may question whether Town X makes better (fill-in-the-blank) than Town Y and you’ll get an earful of the deep-seated pride and honor welded to local cuisine. It’s a given; from entire …

Look, today I’m going to be very honest with you.  I like pizza, focaccia, arancini, and roast chicken like any quintessential Everywoman and Everyman. But if you ask me what’s my favorite comfort food, what really makes me feel better …

Insalata di riso is a quintessential Italian summer dish, a versatile meal that can be customized with a myriad of ingredients. Tracing its exact origins can be challenging, however, its roots likely extend to ancient China, where rice had long …

If there is one thing Italians don’t mess about, it is their coffee: when it comes to kava, we are purists and traditionalists, even a tad fastidious at times. Nothing beats our caffè, nor the way we make it, never …

Some months ago, we ran an article here, on the pages of L’Italo-Americano, about Naples and its cuisine, which was nominated the best in the world by visitors. It’s true: Naples is a city famous for its rich culinary heritage, …

The Caesar Salad, a culinary classic famous around the world, is celebrating its centennial anniversary this month. This iconic dish, known for its distinctive combination of crisp romaine lettuce, creamy dressing, and crunchy croutons, has a pretty interesting history, which …