Many diners visit Olive Garden for its pastas, though its appetizer menu is also worthy of note. We tried and ranked eight of ...

When you think "Italian" you may already envision pasta, but there's so much more to the cuisine than that. If you're dreaming up the best Italian appetizer recipes to serve at a party, permit these ...

My family isn’t Italian, so my first exposure to true Italian food was not in the home but under the employment of two Sicilian restaurant owners. When you grow up aloof to everything that's not ...

Leave it to Giada De Laurentiis to make a five-star pasta salad recipe. The longtime Food Network star’s Antipasto Salad is a quick and easy dish that lends itself to the summer months. This is one of ...

These recipes are the ultimate cheat sheet for hosts, allowing you to seamlessly entertain and impress your guests without ...

Americans’ fascination with Italian food and cooking is driving writers to look deeper into that country’s culinary traditions and history. Two recent cookbooks by experienced authors, each of whom ...

I love crostini, an Italian appetizer consisting of slices of toasted bread that can host an endless assortment of toppings. Their versatility makes them a perfect party food, as you can adapt the ...

Italian wines are made to go with food. They have high acidity, which causes our mouths to salivate, cleansing the palate and preparing us for the next bite. So, enjoying Italian wines with food is a ...

Chris McKiernan is looking to educate people dining at Osteria, his new downtown Springfield Italian wine and appetizers bar. “I want to educate people on what pairings go best with traditional ...