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Italian American Leaders Turn the Tide in Fight for Columbus
From a Columbus statue installation on White House grounds, to a federal lawsuit gaining momentum in Columbus, Ohio, Italian American leaders are fighting back — and winning.
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Cassata al Forno (Baked Cassata
This traditional version of Sicily's beloved cassata is filled with sweet ricotta and baked until golden brown. Perfect with an espresso or cappuccino.
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‘My Mother’s Kitchen: The Kitchens of Taylor Street’
A memoir about family, identity, and the story of Chicago’s Italian American neighborhoods during the 1950s and early 60s.
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Italian Recipe: Pasta with Pesto Sauce
Fresh basil, garlic, and pine nuts come together in a bright, homemade pesto that turns simple pasta into something special.
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100 Years & Still Home: Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Italian American Legacy
What began as a gathering place for Catholic Italian immigrants to worship and learn has grown into a spiritual home for generations past, present, and future.
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Pasta all’Arrabbiata (Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Pasta all'Arrabbiata is a classic Roman dish featuring pasta tossed in a bold, spicy tomato sauce made with garlic, olive oil, and crushed red pepper for a simple meal with plenty of flavor.
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Why All of Italy Shuts Down Every August 15, and Has for 2,000 Years
Part harvest festival, part holy day, part excuse for a very long lunch — the story behind Italy's beloved summer holiday.
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Out of Many, One: Italian America United
An audience with Pope Leo XIV. A leadership incubator on the rise. Italian American history preserved on White House grounds. A stand for our culture in NYC. This is what unity looks like.
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