Colomba Pasquale, an Italian Easter bread made since 1930 in Milan, flavored with amaretto and decorated with candied almonds, is made from the same sweet dough as Christmas panettone.

Three traditional Italian Easter dishes, from left: Torta Pasqualina (Easter Pie), Pane di Pasqua (Easter Bread), and Agnello Brodettato (Lamb Stew). Styling by Cynthia Graubart.

Italian families are known for their food and the long-standing traditions that come with each dish. Toni Ann DiVizio’s family is no different. And the Dunmore resident’s recipe for Piz… ...

The Italian delicacy traces its roots to 17th-century Naples, where according to legend it was a reward for Catholics who observed 40 days of Lenten fasting and penance.

The Italian chocolatier Perugina has been making chocolate Easter eggs for so many years that people who got them as kids in Italy are now passing on the tradition and giving them to their ...