Rhode Island, United States - Italy - Dubai
In this engaging 90-minute program, Chef Walter Potenza will delve into the fascinating evolution of Italian American cooking, tracing its roots to the mass immigration of Italians to the United States after 1880. Chef Walter, a historian of Italian culinary traditions, will explore how Italian immigrants adapted their beloved recipes in response to the availability of new ingredients and economic constraints in America. He’ll discuss how these early immigrants, primarily from Southern Italy, recreated the flavors of home while incorporating American ingredients like beef, which led to dishes such as meatballs and Italian-American classics like spaghetti and marinara sauce. Participants will discover how Italian American cuisine grew to become its own identity—distinct from Italian regional traditions—embracing more significant portions, more robust sauces, and unique dishes like chicken parmigiana and pizza as we know it today. Through anecdotes, historical insight, and stories of adaptation, Chef Walter will illuminate the resilience, creativity, and legacy of Italian American cooking. This cuisine has become a cherished part of American food culture.
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