In this column we share the cuisine and recipes of Italy and our Italian American communities. Each month we feature recipes curated from our research and those shared by LGI readers. 
Food and cooking are important aspects of our cultural identity and sharing recipes is one way for us to connect to our roots and to one another! 
We invite you to share your family recipes and the stories behind them with us! Please email your favorite recipes and photos to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before October 10. For more recipes like this, subscribe  to La Gazzetta Italiana.

Buon appetito!

dalla cucina di italianfoodforever.com

Questa è una ricetta per una zuppa che favorisce l'immunità. Usa zucca, patate dolci e zenzero. Con l'aggiunta della curcuma, la zuppa è come un potenziatore del sistema immunitario. La zuppa è molto semplice e richiede solo mezz'ora per farla.
This creamy soup flavored with sweet potatoes is enhanced with tumeric, cinnamon and