Day: February 15, 2020

Eggplant parmigiana is a classic dish that almost everyone has tried once or twice. It is a delicious, meat-free dinner option with a long history rooted in Italian culture.

While you may think that eggplant parmigiana seems like a complicated dish, but it is quite simple.

We?ll share with you a beautiful, easy and very tasty eggplant parmigiana recipe that you can make any time right from your own home. It will be like having a piece of Italy baking in your oven!

History of Eggplant Parmigiana

The origins and history of eggplant parmigiana are quite interesting. In fact, there is a widely known dispute over how the dish even got its name.

Eggplant parmigiana is a classic dish of southern Italy and is mostly associated with the cooking style of Naples.

However, it can easily be found in Calabria and Sicily as well. If you are wondering what eggplant…

We all know Italians are famous for their pasta dishes. From spaghetti to gnocchi, from marinara sauce to Bolognese sauce, Italians know how to make pasta! One of the most widely known and loved Italian pasta recipes is Carbonara.

It may be surprising but Carbonara is actually a rather recent Italian dish that has spread quickly in popularity. Simple to prepare and delicious to eat, everyone should have an easy pasta Carbonara recipe in their cookbook.

History of Carbonara

It is hard to date back the exact origin of pasta Carbonara recipe. However, there are several theories on where and how Carbonara was first created and how got its name. Consisting of egg, hard cheese, pancetta, pepper and pasta, Carbonara may have an elusive history but the ingredients are almost always the same.

Alla carbonara means “coal workers style’ and it is thought that this hearty dish was a…

One of the most popular Italian dishes of the 1980s is coming back with a vengeance. Popular at all times of the year, it is especially enjoyed in the Winter; the rich creaminess warms you up, and the bright tomato flavors help you think of Spring.

Although it is a fairly simple dish, Penne alla Vodka has an interesting history and can be found in restaurants all over the United States and Italy. But why bother going out, it?s easy to make it at home!

Who came up with putting vodka in pasta?

As mentioned, the history of Penne alla Vodka is an interesting one. It first showed up on the culinary map in the late 1970s and exploded in popularity in the 1980s, becoming one of the modern classic pasta dishes. But who though to add vodka to tomato sauce, let alone adding cream (a big no-no in…

What in the world is Spaghetti alle Vongole? It turns out, it is a delicious pasta dish made with clams, and it is a part of traditional Neapolitan cuisine.

There are loads of Neapolitan dishes that are based around fresh seafood, but some stand out amongst the others. Spaghetti alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams) is one of these and has found international favor for very good reasons.

What type of clams do you use?

In Italy, you usually use fresh ?vongole verace? or Mediterranean Wedge shell clams; these are tiny clams about the size of a thumbnail to a quarter. These types of clams aren?t as readily available elsewhere, so any small clam is a good option for substitution.

Small cherrystone clams and littleneck clams are great options that are fairly easily found in much of the United States (and work very well in our experience).

How do you prep…