Chef Alessandro Gavagna's zlikrofi recipe is an Italian take on the classic dish from Slovenia, which is only a short hop over the border from the chef's home in Friuli. Fresh pasta can overcook very ...

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The Italian coffee culture is renowned the world over, and for many is the epitome of cool sophistication. When it's not being downed in a coffee bar in the time honoured tradition, coffee is used as ...

Aside from its sweet, earthy flavour, beetroot is hugely valued by Italian chefs for its colour, which they use to bring deep purple and bright pink hues to their dishes. Looking for more beetroot ...

Along with cassata, cannoli are the most famous Sicilian sweet treat. The name 'cannolo' was taken from the river reeds used to shape the shells in the past. In Sicily, a feast or simple Sunday lunch ...

Guanciale is a type of salumi made from cured pork cheek, and is similar – although importantly different – to bacon and pancetta. The cheek is cured in salt and flavoured with pepper, sage, rosemary ...

Every year in July the charming maritime city of Choggia (often refereed to as 'la piccola Venezia', the little Venice) hosts a big festival, the sagra del pesce, celebrating its long-held fishing ...

Italian vegetarian food is far more than just risotto (although with so many rice growing regions across the country, it’s certainly a dish the Italians do well). From the truffles of Tuscany to the ...

Pork is one of the most widely used meats in Italian cooking, although Italian consumers remain far more likely to buy cured meats (such as salami and prosciutto) than fresh. Preparations of cooked ...

There are at least eight varieties of truffle known to grow in Italy, including the coveted white truffle. The central and northern regions are known in particular for their bumper truffle crops, with ...

From carpentry to cooking, Roberto Petza's culinary prowess has finally found a home in a remote village on the island of Sardinia. His dedication to self-sufficiency and a passion for the area's ...

Manuela Zangara serves up a simple and refreshing beef carpaccio recipe, perfect for summer. The key to success if to get the slices of beef as thin as possible – if you're wary about the process, you ...