Traditional Italian sweets recipes: Frappe, the Carnevale sweet fried pastries prepared during the days prior to Martedì Grasso or Mardi Gras.

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.

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.

Amongst the Italian desserts, Cannoli Siciliani is probably the most popular, especially amid all people of Italian descendance around the world.

Here is the Biscuit Tortoni recipe, a delicious frozen dessert prepared in individual small cups and perfect to serve after dinner or at any party.

Great Italian cookbooks and gifts ideas in our Italian Food Shop.

How to cook trout? Baked in the oven with leeks and white wine, this trout recipe is simple and rich with flavor.

Try this Amaretto Chocolate soufflé recipe to surprise your guests at the end of a dinner party, to treat your significant other for a romantic Valentine’s dinner at home, or just yourself in any special “me” time.