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Confessions From the Frontline of Christmas Eve Dinner in Italy

With the “Vigilia di Natale” just around the corner, one writer candidly confesses why the December 24 meal is her own “nightmare before Christmas.”

Italy in Brief

The Italian Word of the Year for 2024 is "Rispetto"

The influential dictionary and encyclopedia publisher Treccani has announced “rispetto” (respect) as its Word of the Year for 2024 — mostly to highlight the lack of it.

Recipes

pizza di scarola in a Naples shop window

This Neapolitan Escarole Pie is Perfect for Christmas Eve

Filled with the flavors of the area — anchovies from Cetara, black olives of Gaeta, raisins, pine nuts and tender escarole — this first course is a classic favorite in Naples.

Food & Drink

A Sweet Tooth’s Guide to Festive Desserts in Palermo

There’s no denying the sensory symphony to be found in Palermo this time of year. But the Christmas star in the city is the irresistible selection of desserts; Shell Royster set out to try them all.…

Culture

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Shining a Light on the Hidden History of Jews in Siena

In a corner of Siena free of Christmas shopping bustle and blinding lights, this Hanukkah season, one writer-scholar considers the legacy of the Tuscan city’s Jewish population.

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This Ribollita Recipe Will Make Your Kitchen Feel Like a Tuscan Trattoria

Ribollita is a hearty but healthy soup from the Tuscan cucina povera tradition — the perfect thing to make on a fall weekend.

Recipes

Imagine Eating This Romanesco Broccoli Soup on a Rainy Day in Rome

You can use standard green broccoli in this comfortingly autumnal soup, but broccolo romanesco will take it to Lazian levels of deliciousness.

Recipes

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This Classic Italian 7-Jar Yogurt Cake is Embarrassingly Easy to Make

If you’re looking for a failsafe dessert to serve during the festive season, try Italy’s simplest sweet-and-tart cake.

Recipes

This Silky Caffè in Forchetta is an Easy Dessert for Holiday Parties

Romagna-Toscana-style “coffee on a fork” is an elegant after-dinner treat (or a creative way to get your caffeine fix).

Recipes

This Nutty Custard Recipe Uses Ancient Rome’s Preferred Sweetener

A version of this nutty custard recipe dates back to the ancient Roman cookbook De re coquinaria by Marcus Gavius Apicius. You’ll want to make this again and again — and the ingredients are probably…