A batch of pristine white Italian Meringue cookies plated on a contrasting light brown dish, showcasing their crispy lightweight texture.

Italian Meringue Cookies

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While Meringue might have a complicated history that is hard to pinpoint, it is still considered a part of Italian food history as well. There are actually three different types of Meringue – Swiss, French, and Italian – and they are all very similar with slight variations. This recipe will, of course, follow the Italian recipe for Meringue, and we will be making them into crispy lightweight cookies. They are a wonderful little treat, perfect for all ages and so incredibly easy and cheap to make that you will be making a batch every weekend!

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A serving of Classic Bruschetta, with vibrant tomatoes and fresh basil on toasted bread, symbolizing Italy's simple yet flavorful approach to cuisine.

Classic Bruschetta

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This classic bruschetta appetizer will make your mouths water just at the sight! Bruschetta (pronounced BROO – SKAY – TUH), also known as Bruschetta al Pomodoro, has been a popular dish in Italy since about the 15th century, but different forms of this dish can be traced all the way back to Ancient Rome! As one of Italy’s classic cuisines, it really captures the simplistic yet flavorful approach towards ingredients – and it doesn’t hurt that it’s ready in under 20 minutes!

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The Health Benefits of an Italian Diet

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It’s hard to imagine that Italy has a “healthy” diet considering the amount of carbs that seem to dominate their dishes (we will debunk that further on), but they actually boast the second longest lifespan in Europe and only a 10% obesity rate – versus 39.8% in the United States. It’s clear that Italians put a different emphasis on their food than the rest of the world, and this attitude, along with other factors, is what sets them apart from everyone else.

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A hearty and aromatic bowl of Sausage and Lentils, showcasing the traditional Italian recipe filled with diverse vegetables and rich flavors.

Sausage and Lentils

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Lentils have been a staple food in the Italian diet for centuries, dating all the way back to 13000 BC, and many different variations for cooking it have popped up along the way. Through the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, this recipe has always stuck around and has even become a New Years Eve tradition symbolic for good luck and wealth in the upcoming year! You can find this dish in varied forms throughout many different regions of Italy with all kinds of added vegetables and various types of lentils.

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