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Here is Round 3 of Italian Slang words! Italian Slang words are commonly used in everyday Italian just like the slang words used in other languages. Slang is an informal part of speech that consists of a word or phrase. Italian slang as in slang in other languages is more common in speech than formal […]

How well do you know Italian churches? Take this quiz guessing the location of these 10 churches in Italy. Share with your friends to challenge them too! Comment on Facebook with your score and add how many of these churches you have seen in person.

This Regional Foods Quiz is a fun way to test your knowledge of where each famous dish originated from in Italy. When visiting Italy, it’s always a good idea to taste the best regional foods the area is known for. It may also help you decide where in Italy to next visit based on your […]

Here’s a quiz on Italian Traditions. Check your knowledge and share with your friends to challenge them!

Chicken in Fricassea is first seared in a pan and finished off by braising the meat in some wine or broth.  Add a side of roasted potatoes or rice and you have a complete meal. This video courtesy of Fontana Forni USA demonstrates the cooking process. If you would like a written copy of the […]

Risotto Polpette is the perfect leftover dish. If you’ve ever wondered what to do with leftovers if you don’t feel like eating the same thing again, this risotto polpette is perfect! Risotto polpette is a creative dish and can be varied according to your palette. It can be made by adding meat such as sausage […]

Fennel and Potato Casserole or sformato di finocchio e patate in Italian is surely a comfort dish. It can be prepared ahead of time and then heated and served on demand! This fennel and potato casserole can be made vegetarian by omitting the ham. Think potatoes and fennel baked in a creamy béchamel sauce. Below […]

Cipolle Ripiene – Stuffed Onions can be made with sausage, bacon, pancetta or vegetarian as well. Either red or yellow onions can be used. If you have a preference, use it or mixed it up a bit with a combination of flavors. The choice is yours! Ingredients: 6 red onions or yellow onions 5-6 slices of […]

These savory pastries are made with cheese and vegetables. Obviously you can change up the vegetables and cheese according to your liking so have fun with it and be creative to vary the taste! Most of the vegetables need to be quickly cooked prior to assembling and then the vegetables are cooked thoroughly when baked […]

Butternut, Sausage and Pear Risotto is perfect comfort food. Think creamy risotto combined with caramelized butternut squash, sausage and pear. Supplies: Oven safe skillet  Ingredients: 280 grams Arborio rice (about 70 grams per person) 500 grams butternut squash 1 pear 200 grams sausage (2 links)  50 grams yellow onion (half of a medium onion)  1/4 […]