When you hear the words “Rice Balls”, this is probably the first thing that pops into your mind: But did you know Italians have their own kind of rice balls, called Arancini? They are many shapes and sizes, and have existed in Italy for quite a while, since the 10th Century in Sicily. The name…

I never really ate too much of this cornmeal dish, but my parents and their grandparents sure did. A lot of poorer folk ate of lot of this because it was fairly cheap and filing. My parents ate it because it was tasty! Polenta is, as I said, a boiled cornmeal dish that can be…

When you think of Italian Bread, you probably think of this: But there are many varieties! Such as: -Focaccia Bread -Ciabatta Bread Penia Bread And many others!

Whether a bar snack, appetizer, or main dish, Buffalo wings have become an American staple, appearing nearly everywhere. But they weren’t always as widespread as they are now. As their namesake implies, they were created in Buffalo in 1964 at the Anchor Bar. The owner needed a quick and cheap way to serve up chicken,…

The Tomato would appear to be an integral part of Italian cuisine, being used in a multitude of different recipes. However, an often overlooked fact is that the Tomato is not native to Italy or even to Europe, instead hailing from South America. When introduced to Europe, many Europeans assumed it was poisonous! How different…

As a New Yorker, I am of course a hardcore fan of ShakeShack. I remember the first time I tried one of their burgers. The very moment I sunk my teeth into their Cheeseburgers, I instantly fell in love with them! Combine that with a side of cheese fries and an ice-cold lemonade, and I…

A staple of any Italian American dinner, Chicken Parmigiana is a dish I can recall wherever I am, no matter what I am doing at the time. It’s taste, smell and texture has been ingrained into my sub conscious. Whether its as a restaurant dish or a home cooked meal, the idea of Chicken Parmigiana…