Special Feature: Italian America
Over the past century and a half, Italian immigrants and their descendants have given rise to one of this country's most vibrant, delicious, and important cuisines. Whether it's served at home or from a restaurant kitchen, Italian-American foodfrom spaghetti and meatballs to pizza, lasagne to escarole soupis a celebration of resourcefulness, culinary invention, and America's local bounty. Starting with an essay by John Mariani, we honor a way of eating that taps into our cravings for hearty, gutsy flavors and encourages us to savor the pleasures of the table with family and friends. — The Editors
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Credit: Bettmann / Corbis Italian immigrants not only brought their own culinary influences to America, but they also brought a style of eating that celebrates food, family, and of course, friends
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Feast of the Seven Fishes by Greg Ferro »
This classic Italian-American Christmas Eve feast features seven (and sometimes more) seafood dishes
Any Way You Slice It by Jane and Michael Stern »
American pizza has evolved from a Neapolitan signature into a crazy quilt of eclectic styles
Local Favorite by James Oseland »
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Art of Antipasti by Dana Bowen »
The contents of these elaborate before-dinner spreads, from briny olives to chunks of fresh Parmesan, are exquisite in their own right
Great Moments in Italian-American Food by Rina Oh »
From perfecting canned olives to the creation of America's first pizza joint, a timeline of Italian-American culinary history
Bowl of Goodness by Dana Bowen »
Peppery broth, sweet onions and big, hearty chuck meatballs make up a family's escarole soup
A Fresh Take by Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli »
What two Queens-born chefs learned from their Italian grandparents
Classic Combo by John Mariani »
Whether it's the sweet sausage from up north, or the hot fennel variety from Naples, when paired with peppers and onions, this dish is always a cure-all favorite.
Layers of History by Dana Bowen »
There's more to lasagne than just layers of molten cheese, hearty sauce, and tender pasta
GALLERY: Italian American Recipes »
From escarole soup to sausage and peppers, our favorite recipes from the Italian-American kitchen
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