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Feature Writer: Rebecca Ford
Rebecca Ford, Tom Rice

Italy is a dream destination for anyone who loves food and drink - and the exciting thing is that Italian cuisine varies from region to region. This is the place to find out about specialities such as lardo di Colonnata from Tuscany, the seafood of Venice, or Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano from Parma. It's also where to find out about Slow Food; organic produce; Italian food festivals, liqueurs, the cafes of Turin or the wines of Tuscany - like Vin Santo, Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino or Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

You can discover Italian food and wine trails, check out cookery courses, cruise cuisine, holidays and great restaurants and cafes. You can also find out about food and wine producers; read reviews and recipes.

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How to Make Saffron Risotto

In: Italian Cuisine (general)

The Greeks and Romans used saffron in their cooking, and it is still prized as a culinary spice. In this recipe, saffron is used to make a delicious Italian risotto. more...

Boiled Beef with Salsa Verde from Piedmont

In: Regional Italian Specialties

Slow cooking is the key to this traditional recipe from Piedmont: tender boiled beef is served with a fresh parsley sauce. more...

Amaretti Tart Recipe

In: Italian Baking

If you've got a box of amaretti in the store cupboard and aren't quite sure what to do with them, try making this delicious Amaretti Tart from the Venezia cookbook. more...

Venetian Vegetable Risotto

In: Regional Italian Specialties

For a delicious supper dish, try this recipe for vegetable risotto from Venice: it uses fresh artichokes and asparagus. more...

Antonio Carluccio's Italia: Book Review

In: Regional Italian Specialties

In this book, Italia, the celebrity chef Antonio Carluccio takes you on a gastronomic tour of Italy. There are plenty of regional recipes for you to try at home. more...

Borlotti Bean Moussaka

In: Italian Cuisine (general)

This easy vegetarian dish combines Italian ingredients like borlotti beans, tomatoes, oregano and parmesan to make a nutritious meal. more...

Italian Pear and Walnut Salad

In: Italian Cuisine (general)

Pears are surprisingly versatile fruit: you can use them in desserts, pickle them or, as this recipe shows, use them to make a delicious pear and walnut salad. more...

Homemade Orange and Walnut Biscotti

In: Italian Baking

If you enjoy dunking crunchy Italian biscotti in your coffee, try making them yourself with this easy recipe which uses orange zest and walnuts. more...

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