Italian Food

Four main ingredients for four types of gnocchi. Here are the tricks and recipes for preparing potato, semolina, pumpkin and bread gnocchi.

Those who follow a vegan diet probably already know: chickpea flour is a more versatile and tasty ingredient than you might imagine. That's why we decided to take it a step further with an online cookbook. From omelettes to brownies...

Stocking up food in large capacities was a post-war necessity and pure common sense. No supermarket was available around every corner for last-minute grocery rounds. Produce was generally home-grown and consumed according to season. Surplus from the harvest was pickled,...

We were at the Marconi airport in Bologna for the presentation of “Don't call them spaghetti bolognese. A Bologna souvenir" to learn more about the bond between the city and its most famous dish abroad.

Pasta is so present in Luca, the Pixar film released on June 18, 2021, that Pastificio Garofalo has created a competition dedicated to this theme. But how is the Italian gastronomic culture represented in the film?

Not just Brewer's yeast: even instant yeast for cakes and plum cakes is becoming scarce. But don't worry: you can replace it with simple baking soda and lemon (and in at least 4 other ways).

Wedged between mountains and the sea, the Basilicata region boasts an extensive and varied food tradition. A mix of simple, wholesome and intense flavours, that can be enjoyed beyond regional boundaries. For our glossary series of Italy’s regional riches, here’s...

Strange but true, the babà has its roots in Lorraine and owes its origin to a Polish ruler in exile. The story of the most beloved cake of Naples.

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.