…very different results. The frugal idea of mixing stale bread with chopped up tomatoes to make a salad, for example, gave us the world-famous panzanella from Tuscany and the lesser…
Cioppino, an Italian-American Classic
…black pepper, as well as, in some versions, the unusual but appealing addition of fresh fennel. Multiple herbs are added to the broth, itself made from wine, fish stock and…
Antipasti
…Giardiniera, Homemade Insalata caprese (Tomato and Mozzarella Salad) Insalata caprese all’americana (American-Style Caprese Salad) Insalata di cozze (Mussels Salad) Insalata di polpo (Octopus Salad) Insalata di rinforzo (Neapolitan Christmas Salad)…
Macedonia di frutta (Italian Fruit Salad)
Macedonia di frutta, or Italian fruit salad, is one of the most typical of summer desserts in Italy, often served with some lemon sorbet. But a macedonia can be made…
Insalata di sardine e ceci (Sardine and Chickpea Salad)
One of the most delicious and satisfying antipasti in the Italian repertoire is also one of the simplest: fagioli e tonno, or Bean and Tuna Salad. Well, the other day…
Italian Food Culture: A primer
…salads, however, in particular composed salads like an insalata caprese, can serve as an antipasto. Cooking pasta Rule 8: Pasta should be eaten ‘al dente’. Most people know, or think…
Fagioli e tonno (White Bean and Tuna Salad)
…make this salad. And it’s easy to double or treble the recipe if you’re expecting more dinner guests, or you just feel extra-hungry. Generally classified as an antipasto, this salad…
Melanzane al cioccolato (Chocolate Eggplant)
…or sliced or ground, blanched or not Pinoli nuts Bittersweet chocolate, cut into small bits Candied orange and/or lemon peel and/or cherries, cut into bits (optional) Directions Prep and fry…
