Authentic Italian Recipes

There’s a persistent myth floating around that Italians “never mix starches.” Whomever began propagating this misconception clearly has never eaten Riso con le Chnolle, a dish from Valle d’Aosta which is made with an unusual combination of polenta and rice. Riso con le Chnolle | Cheesy Italian Polenta & Rice Recipe The polenta, shaped into a layer of round gnocchi, forms a soft, cheesy base which is covered with a blanket of sticky rice that crisps up slightly in the oven. Th

Contrary to popular translation, the Italian word “zuppa” doesn’t really mean “soup.” The term specifically refers to a category of...