The traditional Italian Carnival fritters, known as Frappe or Chiacchiere and Castagnole. Find the authentic Italian recipes for these delicious Carnival fritters described in this article. Buon Carnevale!

Valentine's Day, San Valentino in Italy, is a great time to celebrate with Italian recipes and a menu created just for the occasion. My suggestions for a romantic Valentine's Day Dinner all Italian style include strawberries as a colorful and fresh note in the antipasto and dessert. Enjoy!

Love Italian food? Want to know what the basics of Italian cuisine are? Find out why fresh, local and in season ingredients are what makes any Italian recipe so delicious.