In my mom’s Italian family, each of the six siblings hosts a major holiday and our holiday has always been Christmas Eve. As soon as I was old enough to actually be helpful in the kitchen, I was put ...

Crostini, the Italian bread appetizer, can be topped with anything your heart desires. This Umbrian version of ricotta topped with figs cooked in port wine is absolutely amazing! Umbria is one of my ...

One of our favorite appetizers before a big dinner is this olive oil dipping sauce for any kind of bread. This is popular in ...