Caprese salad, made with fresh Mozzarella and tomatoes, can be enjoyed as an antipasto or as a light delicious lunch.

Arrabbiata in Italian means "angry," and this recipe is for a spicy hot tomato pasta. Enjoy!

Carciofi alla Romana, or Roman Style Artichokes, is a great Italian recipe, perfect as a side dish for lamb or pork. Try it also to accompany salmon, poached or baked with lemon juice and rosemary.

Book review: Italianissimo, The Quintessential Guide to What Italians Do Best, by Louse Fili and Lise Apatoff, a great little book for a unique portrait of Italy.

Chicken Saltimbocca recipe with prosciutto and sage. A tasty and delicious chicken recipe, ideal for a delicious dinner, Italian style.

Scaloppine di Maiale al Marsala, or Pork Scaloppine with Marsala Wine, is a great Italian recipe, very popular in Sicily, where Marsala wine comes from.

Spaghetti alla Carbonara is a classic, delicious pasta recipe from Rome, made with eggs, pancetta and cheese.

Italian Vegetable Caponata recipe, this easy vegetable recipe will make a fantastic side dish or antipasto. Vegetable caponata is one of the best Italian recipes to enjoy during summer when vegetables are fresh and full of flavor. It can be served warm or cold, and it lasts for several days in the r

Williams-Sonoma Foods of the World: Rome, book review. One of the cookbook series "Authentic Recipes Celebrating the Foods of the World" with authentic Roman recipes, well explained and easy to follow. A must-have for all Italian food aficionados.

Pasta Amatriciana is a classic Italian recipe, part of the Roman cuisine. Find the Amatriciana pasta sauce recipe here.