Crostini - one bite wonders that combine an infinite number of spreads, toppings and drizzles with a simple slice of toast. As elemental...

Italian cookbook authors like Hazan and Bastianich have given us great insight into the ingredients and techniques that make Italian...

Many of you have asked me about the foto on the home page of CosituttiMarketPlace.com. It's a photograph of Navigli, an artsy part of the...

In the Court of the Bentivoglio Christoforo Zafirano was regarded as a maestro, a master of l'arte della cucina (the art of the kitchen)...

Although Italians did not invent the grill they certainly are among the cultures of the world that have perfected its use. The life of...

Italian cannellini beans are among the most flavorful of all legumes. They are creamy, nutritious and have been the foundation for...

An Italian inspired strawberry cupcake (tortina) made with aged balsamic vinegar that is just a little bit different and a little bit...

The following recipe is from our friends at Manicaretti made with new harvest oil from Tenuta di Capezzana in Camignano NW of Florence....

A picnic in the Italian countryside in your classic Fiat 500 or ______. Just fill in the blank and your picnic basket with salumi, salame...

I'm writing to clear up a misconception and to debunk the myth of a well known pasta dish associated with this time of the year, Pasta...

Olives are a significant part of what we do at CosituttiMarketPlace. Our end of the year offering of New Harvest oils are the high point...

The point of departure for many Italian recipes is a soffritto, a fine chopping of fragrant herbs and earthy vegetables sautéed in a...

A chapter post from our book Udderly Italian: A Culinary and Cultural Taste of Regional Italian Cheese Available on Amazon. ITALIAN...

Over the years we’ve realized that some of our clients, customers and even some friends only have a vague notion of how we do what we do....

Although charcuterie (shaar·koo·tr·ee) is a French word, the practice of eating cured meats dates back to ancient Rome. Now a popular...

Not sure how to buy, store and use your new harvest extra virgin oil from CosituttiMarketPlace. Here are a few hints on buying, storing...

In the distant past it was a common belief that East of Asia Eden could be found. Countless merchant ships relentlessly searched for a...

In our new book two of Italy’s most iconic ingredients, rosemary and red wine, take center stage to connect the culinary and cultural...

You think you know Italy. You’ve traveled to Rome, Venice and Florence. You’ve been to Siena, Cinque Terre, the Amalfi coast, Como and...

1 lb Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into medium cubes 1 lb green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise 1 lb La Bella Angiolina Trofiette...