Saying these are better than our nonna’s would be a bad idea, but she’ll never know if we just think it…

We're a family of 4 living between the US & China. When we're not packing or unpacking suitcases, we're sharing our culinary exploits and travels w/ each other here!

Some foods that foreigners consider "Italian" aren't! Here's a list of Italian foods that don't exist in Italy, and what to order instead.

Carlotta is bringing all the chintz and meatballs of the best Italian-American restaurants to London's Marylebone

These Homemade Italian Meatballs are wonderful over pasta, as an appetizer, or in a meatball hero sandwich. They take a little time to make, but are they ever worth it. You won't believe how incredible your house will smell as these gems are simmering in the made-from-scratch marinara sauce. Incredible.

By: Felicia LaLomia, ISDA Contributor Every year, I look forward to Thanksgiving. But not the Thursday with turkey, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. I look forward to the weekend after Thanksgiving, otherwise known as Italian Thanksgiving. Like many Italian gatherings, it centers all around food. For the past few years, it’s been hosted at my … Continued

Melina Hammer's season cookbook is ready for shelves.

Italian-American comfort food doesn’t get any more classic than a big baking dish full of cheesy baked ziti with sausage.

Indulge in the quintessential Italian appetizer with an antipasto platter. Bursting with an exquisite array of savory cured meats, artisanal cheeses, briny olives, and zesty pickled vegetables, this culinary masterpiece requires no cooking. It's a feast the whole family will enjoy, ready to transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy.

Here are 15 Italian Recipes Perfect for Entertaining in any setting! These recipes are all outrageously delicious, especially when you take into account how easy they are to put together. Guaranteed to please a crowd, these recipes will never let you down, so check out the list and try them out today!