Grattachecca may not be easy to pronounce, but this traditional Roman summer treat has become a social media sensation among visitors to the Italian capital.
If you think Italy's two most famous Christmas cakes are fairly similar, think again. What's the difference? Why are people in Italy so divided in the great cake debate? And which one, really, is the best?
Italian food is widely adapted in Italy and beyond, but Italians are known to get upset if culinary experiments are taken too far. So where exactly is the line? Silvia Marchetti explains.
Most international visitors to Italy's major cities are no doubt hoping to sample the country's famed culinary delights. But if you want to savor the best of real Italian cuisine you'll need to travel further afield, writes Silvia Marchetti.
Italy is for a second time fighting to block Croatia’s attempts to get EU recognition for its dessert wine, describing the move as "an attack on Made in Italy".
Artichokes are in season right now in Italy, and as any Roman will tell you, they're best served fried. This dish incorporates those carfiofi fritti into a comforting lasagna.
Juicy prawns are a central part of a traditional Christmas feast in many parts of Italy, and for many Italians, sucking on the freshly removed head is the very best part.
At this time of year in Italy, there's nothing better than the flavours of the forest. If you love Italian porcini and other mushrooms, why not try this flavourful Tuscan soup? Food writer Silvana Lanzetta shares a traditional regional recipe.
Italy is synonymous with good food, and yet Italian cuisine is often thought of abroad as little more than pizza and pasta. If you’ve spent any amount of time in the country, though, you’ll know every region has its own distinct cuisine.
Who doesn’t love a cheesy pasta bake? It’s delicious, easy, and practical, too. It lets you use up leftover ingredients from the fridge, and it will keep for lunch the next day – if you don’t eat it all at once! Food writer Silvana Lanzetta shares a favourite recipe.
A 60-year-old woman from the Italian region of Abruzzo prepared 90 olive all'ascolana – Ascoli-style stuffed olives - in less than an hour while having an operation to remove a brain tumour.
Need some inspiration in the kitchen? Here are some quick and easy recipes which, like many of the best Italian dishes, use as few as three ingredients.
As two Italian cities were named on a list of the world's top street food hotspots, we take a look at some of the most delicious classic Italian snacks to eat on the go.
If you thought potato croquettes were purely a Spanish thing, think again. These Italian-style crochette, filled with provolone cheese, are the perfect appetiser to share this weekend.
