Food and wine is one of the most classic combinations in western cuisine. However, there’s more too to it than just slapping a random bottle next to some chicken cacciatore and calling it a pairing. If the world of wine… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘italian cooking’
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Italian Cuisine 101: Olive Oil
Everyone knows that olive oil is a versatile Italian cuisine staple, but did you know that it is incredibly good for you? The health benefits of olive oil are vast, and incorporating it into your diet will go a long… Read More
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Italian Cuisine 101: Italian Sauces
In Italian cooking, it isn’t the tender homemade pasta, crispy meat, or savory roasted vegetable that makes a meal—it’s the sauce. Many people think that sauces have to be complicated, after all, how can Grandma’s marinara (or Sunday Sauce) taste… Read More
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Italian Cuisine 101: Italian Herbs
Herbs in cooking are like the supporting cast of a movie. Sure, the main dish is delicious looking and fresh, but it would be pretty bland without all of the extras and other talented actors that make the movie —… Read More