Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian American dish that combines the tender flavors of chicken with the rich, earthy taste of Marsala wine. Read more →
Tag: Italian Food
Asparagus Parmigiana Recipe
Learn to make delicious Asparagus Parmigiana with fresh ingredients. Perfect as a side dish or main course. Read more →
Embracing Sustainability and Local Ingredients: The Future of Italian Cuisine
In recent years, the culinary world has seen a significant shift towards sustainability and the use of locally sourced ingredients. Italian cuisine, known for its rich flavors and traditional methods, is at the forefront of this movement. Chefs and restaurants are increasingly prioritizing fresh, seasonal, and locally produced ingredients to craft their dishes. This trend not only enhances the quality… Read more →
The Rich History of Prosciutto di Parma
Prosciutto di Parma, a delicacy known worldwide, has a history as rich and flavorful as the ham itself. Originating from the Parma region in Italy, this exquisite ham has been cherished for centuries, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. Read more →
World Pasta Day
October 25th World Pasta Day Pasta! – the most consumer friendly menu choice because of its different shapes and formats and the limitless number of ways to prepare it from traditional dishes to multiple variations of recipes adapted for personal preferences. Pasta’s complex carbohydrates provide the body with sustained energy throughout the day. Unlike simple sugars, complex carbohydrates are broken… Read more →
Prosciutto and Melone
The easiest Italian plate to prepare, prosciutto and melone has become increasingly popular in recent years. How could it not? The pairing of sweet melon and salty ham was a genius idea! Plus, there’s minimal prep time in the kitchen, it’s diet friendly and then there’s that oh so savory salty/sweet combination. Hmm-mmmm, that’s good! Although it could also be… Read more →
A Made in Italy record!
According to the federation of Italian farmers, the Coldiretti, in 2018 food and wine export sales reached 42 billion euros for the first time ever with the top prize going to the spumante, or sparkling wine category, which saw a 13% increase in sales. Two-thirds of the exports went to countries within the European Union, with Germany receiving the most… Read more →
Villa Mosconi’s …where you can still get a Biscuit Tortoni
Recently a guest at Villa Mosconi wrote a review on Yelp (see below) noting how he found us during his search for a restaurant which also served Biscuit Tortoni. For those who are unfamiliar with this dessert, Tortoni is an almond-flavoured ice cream treat covered in amaretto crumbs and topped with a maraschino cherry. Biscuit Tortoni is an old classic… Read more →
The King of Cheese
“Call Me By My Name” ~ Parmigiano Reggiano, DOP Parmigiano Reggiano is one of the most popular cheeses in Italy; it’s really difficult to find an Italian household that’s run out of Parmigiano. Italians usually buy their Parmigiano Reggiano in pieces of approximately a kilogram each, and they usually take it home whole. Some will have a portion grated in… Read more →
Pollo alla Cacciatora – The Hunter’s Chicken
This simple plate, which is appealing to almost everyone, has a lot of debates held in regards to its origins and the story behind its name. First let’s get the translation settled. Cacciatore means hunter. In Italian alla cacciatora means having to do with a hunter, as in accessories and tools like a hunting jacket, hunting pants, etc.. There are… Read more →