Chicken Parmesan (Pollo alla Parmigiana) Chicken Parmesan (Pollo alla Parmigiana) Story of the Dish Chicken Parmesan is one of the most recognizable dishes of Italian-American cooking: a thin, breaded chicken cutlet fried until crisp, topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmigiano Reggiano, then finished in the oven until the cheese melts. Despite its Italian name and unmistakably Italian ingredients, Chicken Parmesan as Americans know it is not a traditional dish commo

Valpolicella Classico 1. History Valpolicella Classico is the traditional wine of the Valpolicella region in Veneto, an area with a winemaking history that stretches back centuries. The “Classico” designation refers to the historic heart of the Valpolicella region, where the finest vineyards are located. Using indigenous grape varieties—primarily Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara—Valpolicella Classico is typically a bright, lively red with fresh cherry and berry notes. While

Risotto al Limone (Traditional Italian Lemon Risotto) Traditional Italian Lemon Risotto Story of the Dish Risotto al Limone is one of the cleanest examples of Italian risotto technique. There is nowhere to hide. No heavy ragù. No large pieces of meat. No intense mushroom base. No strong tomato sauce. The entire dish depends on the quality of the rice, the stock, the lemon, the cheese, and the final mantecatura. A properly prepared lemon risotto should be creamy without cream,