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The pizza pie is an ubiquitous symbol of both Italian cooking and Americana. Oven-baked, thin-crust or deep-dish, round or square, it is a common favorite throughout the United States, with a wide number of regional variations.The most traditional pie is the pizza Napolitano, or Neapolitan pizza. Made of strong flour, the dough is often kneaded by hand and then rolled flat and thin without a rolli...

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Most classic Italian pasta dishes are quick, and easy. Often you can prepare the sauce in the time it takes to boil the pasta. A favorite is puttanesca sauce. The origins of this sauce are not quite clear, however one story is that a Puttan, or lady of the evening, could cook it in the time it took to take care of a customer, then enjoy it after her exertions. Your grocery list and preparation, wh...

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In the pizza industry, there has been many a conflict over how to make the best and most perfect pizza. Debates over the subject include what type of crust to use, the type of pizza sauce, type of toppings and even the type of cheese that makes the best pizza pie. From New York Style to Chicago Style to California Style, differences in technique are what make the Pizza World go around. Another one...

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                Traditional Italian cuisine is not all about pasta. Italians love rice equally as much, as evident in their classic favorite risotto. Like pasta, risotto can be served as a simple side-dish or an elaborate centerpiece. Unlike pasta, preparing risotto requires a simmering pot of stock, rather than a rolling boil o...

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Italian cooks and chefs love to use the freshest ingredients, searching through various markets or vegetable stands for fresh picked fruits and vegetables. Vegetables make up for a majority of the special dishes being prepared. The many Italian dishes from different parts of the country are absolutely amazing. The northern Italian cuisines mostly consist of unsalted butter substituting oliv...