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 →
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 →
There’s something magical about the perfect cup of cappuccino—its rich, velvety texture, the comforting aroma of freshly brewed espresso, and the delightful contrast of steamed milk. At Villa Mosconi, we honor this beloved Italian tradition every day, and today, we invite you to join us in celebrating Cappuccino Day! The cappuccino, named after the Capuchin friars’ hooded robes, has a… Read more →
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 →
February 7 is National Fettucine Alfredo Day, but maybe the celebration should continue through the 14th, Valentine’s Day. Legend has it that this popular dish was born out of an act of love by a husband for his pregnant wife. The story goes that in the early 1900s, in Rome, a man named Alfredo Di Lelio wanted to make a… Read more →
Italians and the business of hospitality go hand in hand. Hugs, kisses, invitations to sit down and eat something, which quickly become commands if you seem to hesitate – “Come on, have something!” By now every American should be familiar with this persuasion tactic, if not then ask any first generation Italian-American to share some stories about their childhood with… Read more →
You would think that with the word parmigiana in its name there would be no doubt about its origins. However, it may surprise you to discover that if you order a Parmigiana in Italy you will find no meat on your plate. Parmigiana in Italy is what we call Eggplant Parmigiana. The origins of this plate are thought to have… Read more →
The artichoke is an ancient plant with evidence of its existence as far back as the 8th Century BC. Its culinary and medicinal use was diffused by the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. Even today all parts of the artichoke are used in different recipes including the stem, the heart and the choke. The heart, of course being the most popular,… Read more →
In Italy there is a saying: “Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi” That is,“Christmas with your loved ones, Easter with whomever you desire” Whereas Christmas is a holiday surrounded by family, eating comfort foods and recharging for the long winter ahead, Easter is considered by Italians to be the signal for the start of warmer weather and outdoor… Read more →
This is a recipe for Ragù alla Bolognese which is archived at the Chamber of Commerce in Bologna, Italy. It was filed on October 17, 1982 by the Bolognese delegation for Italian cuisine and it is considered to be the authentic recipe for Ragù alla Bolognese. Recipe Type: Sauce Cuisine: Italian Ingredients 10 1/2 oz lean ground beef 5 oz… Read more →