In Italy, fresh and local ingredients aren't a luxury -- they're a necessity. If something isn't in season, isn't of high quality, and needs to be soaked in sauces to be palatable, it won't be on the ...

There's nothing a giant bowl of pasta can't fix — for me, it's rigatoni alla vodka topped with a chicken cutlet: It's simply delicious. But Italian cuisine stems far beyond traditional pasta and pizza ...

From regional specialties to recipes that would never find their way onto restaurant menus, these dishes are all traditional Italian fare steeped in history.