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We combed through old recipe books to understand the origin of Pasta alla Genovese.

Part beverage, part dessert, in any case delicious: it's hard to say no to zabaglione, a sweet whipped egg-based cream that's perfect for the winter season. History and recipe of the hot pudding.

It's easy to say "vinegar". But under this simple and immediate term hide all manner of ingredients, worlds, cultures (and even by-products) that have been part of human history since its inception. Here's to the rebirth of the vinegar tradition...

Baklava is the most famous pastry, but there are also candies, dishes for Ramadam made with roses and others served during the circumcision of the sultan's son: here are all the Turkish sweets present since the Ottoman Empire.

Nutritionists confirm there’s no better snack for our kids. Bread drizzled with olive oil is among Italy’s healthiest and most delicious traditional recipes, and for palates of all ages. We asked food professionals a few tips for enjoying bread and...

Pastries, finger sandwiches, lots of tea but also a fine glass of Champagne: what's mandatory in the English afternoon tea ritual.

The result of ancient traditions and of a humble but tasty cuisine, desserts made with extra virgin olive oil have always been part of the Italian table. Here's a few.

Herbal remedies, medicine, distillery, cosmetics and obviously cooking: licorice is a versatile product that never goes out of style. History and minutiae of this ancient plant.

We have to wait until the Middle Ages for fried foods to become a product of common use among elite classes. Here's the history of frying and a few typical Italian recipes.

Brewer's yeast is stockpiled and missing from supermarket shelves. But a good bread can also be made without yeast, as these international products demonstrate.