Basil, King of Italian Herbs

The herb that’s most popularly associated with Italian cuisine is basil (Basilico). There are several varieties, but you’re most likely to find sweet basil in the shops – it has large, aromatic leaves. Cooking with basil, especially if you grew it yourself, is wonderfully satisfying .

Italian Flat Leaf Parsley

Italian parsley (sometimes known as flat-leaf parsley) is a green herb with serrated leaves and a clean, slightly peppery taste. It has flat leaves and grows to a height of one and half feet (4cm).

Sage – The “Saviour” Of Authentic Italian Cooking

In this article I’d like to talk about one of the most commonly used herbs in Italian cooking. It is one most people have heard of and also encountered in its dry form but it is the Italians who have mastered the use of the fresh herb.

Take The Challenge And Make Homemade Pasta

Few cultures know how to employ a tomato the way the Italians do and Italian pasta is the beneficiary of this skill. They are masters of finding different ways to shape and cook this versatile product. Nothing beats freshly made pasta cooked “al dente” and served with a simple sauce and a sprinkling of parmesan. I have given the basic recipe for pasta below but feel free to experiment by adding your own flavouring.