Is there anything quite as celebratory as a stunning seafood tower? Overflowing with exquisite fresh seafood accompanied by beautiful olive oil, herbs and fresh citrus, make it Italian by sourcing your seafood with Italian flavors in mind. We've put together a guide to help you build an absolutely show-stopping centerpiece.

Savored for its elegance and beauty, saffron risotto is the perfect side dish for the holidays or centerpiece when served with a slowly braised Ossobuco.

Combining the nostalgic flavors of a classic American apple pie with the luxurious texture of a beautiful Italian olive oil cake, bring the old country to the new this holiday season with this unparalleled spiced apple olive oil cake.

Tucked into the depths of the famed Roman institution Roscioli, it's arguably impossible to control yourself as you peruse the menu. Twirled into an impossibly thin and delicate homemade egg tagliatelle, we've tried to recreate their impossibly delicious Lamb Tagliatelle recipe churned from the depths of their kitchen.

Foraging for mushrooms is ritualistic and requires immense patience. After hours spent tromping through mushroom territory, you may come home bearing pounds, ounces, or none of the marvelous treasure. Filled with the earthy nuances of wild fungi, this mushroom risotto balances rich textures with umami flavors with a bright pop of lemon, fresh herbs, and aromatic fennel pollen. A wonderful dish to serve throughout the year, it is particularly nice during the holiday season.

From Italy's northernmost region of Terntino-Alto Adige to its southernmost tip of Sicily, succulent stone fruits sweeten Italy from May through September. Offering the irresistibly juicy, sweet, and tart tastes of summertime, we've compiled some of our favorite ways to incorporate the Italian treat into your summer menus.

Whimsical and elegant, Italian dinner parties invoke the playful warmth of the Mediterranean. We've put together a guide to help you bring the experience straight into your home. From table scape to menu and wine pairings, transport your guests to the stunning cliffs of the Amalfi Coast.

Cured in salt, capers are a small green delicacy that is used to bring a punch of flavor in a dish. Adding a tangy, briny and vegetal quality with a pop of floral energy, you'll find that many Italian recipes incorporate capers into the fold. Grown in the wild throughout the Mediterranean basin, the best capers in the world come from Salina, one of the seven Aeolian Islands just north of Sicily.