I had a lot of big ideas when it came time to prepare for this feature. I had cookbooks scattered across my dining table for days, pages turned down, dog-eared favorites pulled for inspiration. I had ...

Two to three 1-inch-thick slices Italian bread, crusts trimmed, torn into pieces 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons pignoli (pine nuts) 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 pound fresh green ...

In my family, the holidays are all about having fun in the kitchen. My parents and I will carve out full days to crank up the Christmas tunes as we prepare traditional Italian cookies and recipes that ...

Figs can be a sweet and nutritious addition to your breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, so why not try adding them to your routine while they're in season? From salads and sandwiches to easy pastries ...

A ripe fig is a joyous thing. The multitude of tiny seeds in its interior make a jolly crunch when molars grind the tiny gems. Each noisy bit blends with the honeyed notes of the surrounding flesh.

Tartine, llesque, smorrebrod, bruschetta.... whatever it’s called, one thing is abundantly clear: The open-faced sandwich is internationally well liked. Walk through Paris’ St.-Germain-des-Pres and ...

Ripe figs almost melt in their soft skins. Luscious and sweet, Fresh Fig Spread can be spooned over Almond Butter on a slice of whole-grain bread for a lovely breakfast or snack. High in protein and ...

Tree-ripened figs are delicious, delicate and don’t travel well, so are best enjoyed where they grow. Only we happy people who live in regions where the fig tree grows know the luscious texture and ...

A ripe fig is a joyous thing. The multitude of tiny seeds in its interior make a jolly crunch when molars grind the tiny gems. Each noisy bit blends with the honeyed notes of the surrounding flesh.