Ribolitta — a vegetable, bean and bread stew — is a classic example of Tuscan la cucina povera, or peasant cooking, but that doesn't mean it isn't delicious, hearty or complex. Because food is so ...

A steaming bowl of old fashioned beef stew is quite possibly the ultimate comfort food. Since its inception in 14th century France, cultures worldwide have created unique variations of the hearty ...

If you ask me, winter meals should do two things: warm you up and fill your kitchen with incredible aromas. Chicken Murphy delivers on both counts. I first tried this Italian-American classic last ...

She might be 98 years old, and have severe arthritis in her hands, but Angeline Vergnetti remains a top-notch cook. Recently, she served up one of her family’s better recipes for a highly appreciative ...

PREPARATION: In stock pot over medium heat, cook ground beef or sausage thoroughly. Drain meat and return pot to stove top. Add shallots or onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Cook over medium heat ...

Every year around this time, we receive dozens of emails from our readers who are looking for ideas of what to serve on Christmas Eve. This week, we take our inspiration from the Italian tradition of ...