In Italy, fresh and local ingredients aren't a luxury -- they're a necessity. If something isn't in season, isn't of high quality, and needs to be soaked in sauces to be palatable, it won't be on the ...

There's nothing a giant bowl of pasta can't fix — for me, it's rigatoni alla vodka topped with a chicken cutlet: It's simply delicious. But Italian cuisine stems far beyond traditional pasta and pizza ...

Thinking of Italy and its national cuisine conjures up a lot of different images. Fresh pizza and ancient Roman architecture. A glittering Mediterranean sea and towering gelato. And who could imagine ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Curious what to order at an Italian restaurant? A chef and restaurant owner explains the menu. (Photos: Amarone Kitchen and Wine; ...