Cantucci, a form of biscotti, is a crunchy almond cookie that is almost impossible to stop eating. For the full experience, ...

When you think of world-famous Italian cuisine, the first dishes to come to mind are usually pizza, pasta, and perhaps tiramisu, and with good reason. However, there is so much more to explore. It ...

Expressions of Italian heritage this time of year are usually not subtle. It’s the heaping helping of pasta and sauce, the zooma-zooma music of Louis Prima, the St. Joseph’s Day parade filling the ...

Biscotti, traditional Italian cookies, are delicious treats to enjoy not just during the holidays but throughout the year. The word “biscotti” (the singular is biscotto) is composed of two words, “bis ...

Renowned chef Lidia Bastianich was one of the first television chefs to make Italian-American cuisine approachable for viewers. Today there’s nothing the TV host, restaurateur, and author loves doing ...

Italian desserts have captivated sweet-toothed food lovers for centuries with their perfect balance of flavors and textures. From creamy custards to crispy pastries, these treats showcase Italy's rich ...

DUXBURY – When Marie Durante was just 5 years old, she said she remembers making and rolling traditional anise cookies with her grandmother Santa, a native of Sicily. "Us kids would sprinkle the ...

For those who love the old-fashioned Italian cookie, however, none of that matters. For them, traditional Italian cookies hit a sweet spot that goes beyond sugar, and they come with their own ...

Of all traditional European cookies, pfeffernüsse are the ones that most Americans probably had a chance to try. These German spiced cookies are popular across northern Europe and are a huge hit in ...