On January 6, Italians celebrate not only the worldly-renowned Feast of the Epiphany, but also the very typical tradition of the “Befana”. As for most holidays here, this represents a perfect occasion to… eat! Especially candies. Because we know you love discovering […]
The recipe I have had the most requests for is Max’s Marscapone Cream which came from the idea of trying to make the Tiramisù less eggy and light by removing the egg white and folding in the cream instead. It […]
Here at InRome Cooking we are so excited by the arrival of Spring, and we want to celebrate it with a special vegetable: Peas. With their bright green color and sweet taste, peas are definitely the best veggies to represent this warm and happy season. Eat […]
December is a special month and we want to celebrate it with a special vegeatable: Puntarelle! They are the sprouts of a type of chicory widely used in Central and Southern Italy and very popular for its fresh and slightly bitter taste. Here are […]
To most non-Italians, pizza means one thing: a round of doughy crust topped with tomato and mozzarella. In Italy, however, there are about as many types of pizza as there are people living in Naples. We know it can be overwhelming. That’s […]
Cacio e pepe is a staple of every Roman osteria, a “simple” dish of pasta with a cheesy, peppery sauce. Silky, seductive, and delicious, Cacio e Pepe is ostensibly simple dish. But every Roman has their own recipe. And every […]
Pollo alla cacciatore, or Hunter’s Chicken, is a traditional hearty dish we all think we know well, made with tomatoes and heavily seasoned, cooked slowly in the oven for happy eating on a cold wet day. Not so in Rome! […]
From deep-dish Chicago-style pizza to mamma’s beloved Spaghetti Meatballs, Italian-American food is a staple on tables up and down the US. But have you ever asked yourself whether an Italian would recognize Italian-American food as part of their own globally-adored […]
Fava beans are the main event of any Primo Maggio picnic. But for something more plentiful to serve your friends and family, we suggest an artichoke frittata: frittata di carciofi. Rome’s love-affair with artichokes (carciofi) is well-known, and by the […]
Limoncello is a refreshing liquor made from… guess what? Made from lemon! (and also water, sugar, and alcohol). It is used as an after-dinner digestive and is appreciated after any kind of meals. It also happens to be the second most popular liquor in Italy, […]
