Italian penicillin soup, also known as pastina soup, is an Italian twist on classic chicken noodle soup. After softening vegetables in simmering chicken broth, they’re pureed to give the soup its ...

Cultures around the world turn to specific drinks and dishes when they’re sick, using food as medicine. Soup as a source of comfort when we aren’t feeling well is a theme that crosses continents, and ...

Some Italian dishes have creative names that dress up a defining feature of the food in a cultural reference. The name for Italian wedding soup, for instance, comes from the phrase "minestra maritata, ...

If you're coming down with a cold, sure, you can take over-the-counter medication to combat your symptoms. But what'll really make you feel better — at least according to all the Italians that swear ...

During cold and flu season, there’s nothing that makes me feel more renewed than something hot, easy, filling, and quick. Just about every culture has cracked this code with their own interpretation ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This dish made with tiny pastina pasta, broth, and sometimes a whisked egg, feels like a remedy for all of life’s problems. Whether you’re under the weather or just need a comfort ...