One of the most famous Italian antipasti, beef carpaccio was invented in the 1950s by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry’s Bar in Venice. As the story goes, he created the dish for a countess who was on a strict diet that included raw meat. He named it after 15th-century Venetian painter Vittore Carpaccio, because the contrasting […]
Pickled Eggplant are a delicious and traditional Italian accompaniment to crostini or just eaten as a tangy snack. To preserve the eggplant in extra-virgin olive oil requires you to be patient, because it needs to rest for at least one week to absorb all of the herbs and garlic and flavor. Pickled Eggplant have a […]
Quick Navigation Why Slow CookerIs it Worthwhile Buying a Slow CookerWhat’s the Difference between Ordinary Cooking and Slow CookingWhat’s the Difference Between a Crock-Pot and a Slow CookerTop 10 Best Slow Cookers 2018 (Reviewed)#1 Cuisinart MSC-600 3-In-1 Cook Central 6-Quart Multi-Cooker: Slow Cooker, Brown/Saute, Steamer#2 Crock-Pot SCCPVL610-S Programmable Cook and Carry Oval Slow Cooker, 6-Quart#3 Hamilton Beach […]
Quick Navigation Top Best Nonstick Cookware Reviews1. T-fal E765SC Ultimate Hard Anodized Non-stick Cookware2. GreenLife Soft Grip Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware Set3. Simply Calphalon Nonstick Cookware Set4. Cuisinart 66-14 Chef’s Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 14-Piece Cookware Set5. Cook N Home NC-00359 Nonstick Ceramic Cookware SetThe Advantage of Using a Nonstick CookwareNonstick Cookware Buyer’s GuideNonstick Cookware: What to […]
Quick Navigation Top Rice Cooker BrandsBest Rice Cooker 2018#1 Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5-1/2-Cup (Uncooked) Micom Rice Cooker#2 Zojirushi NS-LAC05XT Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer#3 Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 5-1/2-Cup (Uncooked) Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker and Warmer#4 Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker#5 VitaClay VF7700-6 Chef Gourmet 6-Cup Rice and Slow Cooker#6 Tiger JNP-1800-FL 10-Cup (Uncooked) Rice […]
Quick Navigation How Much Does a Toaster Oven Cost?12 Best Toaster Ovens 2018 (Reviewed)1. Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven Convection Toaster Oven2. Breville BOV450XL Mini Smart Oven with Element IQ3. Panasonic NB-G110P Flash Xpress Toaster Oven4. BLACK+DECKER TROS1000D SpaceMaker Under The Cabinet 4-Slice Toaster Oven5. Oster TSSTTVMNDG Countertop 6-Slice Digital Convection Toaster Oven6. Hamilton Beach 31103A Countertop Oven with […]
Quick Navigation Why Electric Hand MixersWhat to Expect from Hand Mixer5 Best Hand Mixers for 20181. KitchenAid KHM7210ER 7-Speed2. KitchenAid KHM920A 9-Speed3. Cuisinart HM-90BCS Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed4. KitchenAid KHM512ER 5-Speed5. OXO On Digital Hand MixerConclusion Modern-day kitchen users are aware that hand held mixers add to convenience and sophistication. However, like other kitchen appliances, […]
Chicken salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and satisfying on-the-go lunches. If you don’t like mayonnaise, this Italian spin on the classic dish might be just what you need! All it takes is a bit of chopping and mixing. And once you know the recipe, you can adjust it according to your taste. Gone is […]
Pesce al forno con patate, or baked fish with potatoes, is a popular dish among Roman restaurants. Although it is traditionally made with whole fish, this recipe uses fillets for simplicity. Fish cooks much more quickly than potatoes, so, following an older tradition of making pesce al forno con patate, this recipe calls for baking […]
There are many Italian baked pasta, or pasta al forno, recipes, the most common in the U.S. being lasagna and baked ziti. This particular dish is a bit reminiscent of baked ziti, though meatier and creamier. Although this baked penne pasta recipe is traditionally considered a primo, it is hearty enough to stand as a […]
Quick Navigation Zucchini, Squash or Pumpkin?Are Zucchini Flowers Good For you?What are fried zucchini flowers called in Italian?Different types of fried zucchini blossomsHow to make fried zucchini flowers If you have an abundance of zucchini blossoms in your garden or are lucky enough to find them at a local market, this recipe offers the perfect […]
Caprese Salad is probably the most famous export from the amazing Capri island off of Napoli, but I wanted to make a summer pasta salad instead that had the same main ingredients. Perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue, Caprese Pasta Salad recipe is both colorful and flavorful. It’s best when served at room temperature, […]
Quick Navigation FeaturesThe Ikea milk frother is one of the top-sellers on AmazonUse it for the right purposeCheck this latte art tutorial made with a milk frother This Ikea milk frother is a tiny little number that looks quite a bit like a champagne glass, and is priced so low that some think it won’t […]
Quick Navigation FeaturesWorks great with tea leavesAdjustable TemperatureCheck this Breville Milk Frother Tutorial This is a very nice milk frother available on Amazon that is in the slightly upper end of the pricing spectrum, but is great at making the creamy milk you love for your drink’s top additive. You don’t want a result that […]
This Nespresso Aeroccino milk frother is a much more stylized piece for coffee lovers every where than the predecessors from this same brand: It’s a bit taller, it doesn’t have the large and grippy plastic handle, and the texturized finish on the outside has a nice kind of “toned-down King Cobra” appearance. The Nespresso Aeroccino […]
