What kind of dish really is Risotto Milanese?
Risotto Milanese, also known as saffron risotto, is a typical Italian first…
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Difference between penne lisce and penne rigate? [Smooth vs Ridged]
Penne lisce (smooth penne) and penne rigate (ridged penne) are two classic…
Italian Polenta explained easy
Polenta is a typical dish of the peasant tradition in the regions…
Italian Neapolitan pizza: thin or thick?
Here in Italy, when people talk about pizza, they often mean Pizza…
Here’s how we Italians eat pesto
Italy is the home of good food, and one of the iconic…
Why do Italians eat so Much Bread? (response/statistics)
Soft and flavorful on the inside and with a crispy tart on…
Why are Neapolitan pizzas round? (history tells us)
Pizza, in whatever country it is cooked triggers passion, discussions, and above…
How big and heavy is a traditional Italian Pizza?
In this post, I’m going to tell you how big a pizza…
10 Most Popular Pasta Brand in Italy [ranking]
Anyone who has ever visited Italy, or who is fond of Italian…
Do Italians rinse pasta before (or after) cooking?
Cooking a pasta dish is very simple but there are some mistakes…