Pasta is always a crowd-pleaser, with various options for flavors and add-ins. However, even Italians are looking for alternatives to their traditional pasta dishes. People often choose to swap out traditional noodles with alternative noodles. Alternative noodles can be made…
Italian dishes are a popular go-to for both an easy and delicious meal whenever hosting guests. When thinking of Italian dishes, many people’s minds jump immediately to pasta and pizza, which are classics, but they aren’t necessarily impressive. Italy has…
Salads are the perfect summertime dish. They’re light and airy, but they can still be filling enough to keep you fueled for your day of fun in the sun. Salads are versatile enough to work as a main dish or…
With summer comes the season of grilling. It’s no secret that steak is one of the most popular and decadent grilling meats—it’s a meat that is served regularly at barbecues as well as at fine dining establishments across the globe.…
Although Italy is known for its pasta, Italian desserts are also popular and well known throughout the world. Favored Italian desserts include tiramisù, cannolis, panna cotta, torta della nonna, semifreddo, panforte, gelato, and affogato. You can’t go wrong with serving…
There is nothing better than sitting outside with your family and friends, sharing a bottle of Chianti, and firing up the grill. Italian grilling is one unique way to roast your food and usually includes a variety of fresh vegetables,…
It’s almost Chicago Restaurant Week, the week where restaurants throughout the city offer exclusive prix fixe menus to diners. Generally, these types of menus offer multiple courses for a fixed price. It’s a great time for diners to enjoy trying…
Spending Valentine’s Day in Chicago is a great way to have an extraordinary, romantic experience with your partner. Whether you choose to celebrate this special holiday in one of the many restaurants, hotels, or outdoors exploring the city, there are…
Brunch is the perfect meal to gather with family and friends around a table to reflect and engage in conversation with cocktails and comfort food. If you are planning on hosting a brunch soon, you will definitely want to pull…
Many people are ringing in 2020 by setting healthy New Year’s resolutions. There are numerous healthy resolutions to choose from. For example, you can select a goal to eat more vegetables in 2020. Some people set goals to eat foods…