Biscotti have taken the world by storm. These subtly sweet, crisp cookies can be found in different countries around the globe, although they can be traced back to Italy as far back as the fourteenth century. In fact it is said Christopher Columbus carried these cookies on his voyages because they were so sturdy, and... The post The Ever Popular Biscotti appeared first on Italian Food Forever ..read more

The countdown is on…..I leave for Italy soon, so my meal planning involves trying to clean out my refrigerator and freezer before we leave. I had some frozen shrimp in the freezer, and some nduja leftover in my refrigerator that I decided would be a great combination in a pasta dish. If you are not... The post Pasta with Nduja, Shrimps, & Cherry Tomatoes appeared first on Italian Food Forever ..read more

Nothing is more comforting than a bowl of soup to warm you from the inside out. Add some crusty Italian bread, a crisp green mixed salad and some fruit for dessert to create a complete meal. To vary this soup, you can add 1 cup of chopped canned tomatoes for a cup of the beef... The post Beef Barley Soup appeared first on Italian Food Forever ..read more

With the arrival of warmer weather, we tend to eat a lot more salads in my house, and I love mixing things up by using unusual grains and vegetable and fruit combinations. I think forbidden rice is a fantastic ingredient to use in salads. As well as having a very cool black color, since black... The post Forbidden Rice Salad With Mango, Asparagus, Peppers, & Pomegranate Arils appeared first on Italian Food Forever ..read more

Mustard is not an ingredient that plays a large role in Italian cuisine, so when I first heard about this recipe, I was intrigued. In northern Italy, many dishes are inspired by German or Austrian cuisine, where mustard is prevalent. We lived in Milan, Italy, for eight years and visited northern Italy often. We were... The post Creamy Mustard Pasta With Sausage & Spinach appeared first on Italian Food Forever ..read more

My husband opened a new restaurant in Naples, Florida, last November. Since then, he has rarely been home for dinner, so I have been cooking large meals much less frequently. I make a few dishes one day a week and then enjoy leftovers for a few more days. Cooking for one isn’t as enjoyable as... The post Crispy Fried Shrimp With Meyer Lemon Aioli appeared first on Italian Food Forever ..read more

This is a tasty variation on Orecchiette con Cima di Rape, a traditional Italian favorite from Puglia. Orecchiette, meaning “little ears” in Italian, partners well with pleasantly bitter greens in the traditional recipe in which dried chili flakes are added. This recipe also includes sausage and sun-dried tomato pesto, and just a little Calabrian pepper... The post Orecchiette With Sausage, Cima di Rape, & Sun-dried Tomatoes appeared first on Italian Food Forever ..read more

Crescia is a traditional Umbrian bread loaded with cheese that is typically made every Easter although I have found this bread sold year round though in many bread shops and even some of our local grocery stores. Although I have bought it often,  I decided it was finally time to make it myself as I... The post Crescia ~ Umbrian Easter Cheese Bread appeared first on Italian Food Forever ..read more

Easter is a very important holiday in Italy, and like most Italian holidays it revolves around both the church and holiday food specialties. Easter in Italy is a Christian based holiday, which begins on Palm Sunday, and culminates the following week on Easter Sunday. Easter Monday also known as Pasquetta, or Little Easter, is also... The post Italian Easter Recipes appeared first on Italian Food Forever ..read more

Easter Sunday in an Italian home is a joyous occasion spent with family and friends. Typical of Italian cuisine, most holiday tables are planned around seasonal favorites, and springtime is a wonderful season for doing just that. Artichokes, fava beans, baby peas, and asparagus fill the market stands across the country. Lamb, or kid is... The post Easter Menu appeared first on Italian Food Forever ..read more