Mario Batali is one of my favorite American chefs and his book Italian Grill is a must for Italian food lovers and grill warriors as well.

Chicken Cacciatore or Chicken Hunter (in Italian Pollo alla Cacciatora) is a classic Tuscan recipe and perhaps one of the most famous Italian chicken entrees, and not without merit.

Chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans, are very healthy and wonderful to prepare in many different ways. In Italian they are called "ceci", and the classic way to eat them is in a soup, called "zuppa di ceci".

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

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.