One could argue that a lot of things are better in Italy. Obviously, there's the pasta, the mouthwatering marinara sauces from the world's best tomatoes, and the wine and spritzes. Luckily for those of us not dining on the Amalfi coast but wishing we were, it's possible to bring some of la dolce vita Italian flavor home, even if you're the farthest thing from Italy. 

First step: Swap out the Americanized version of garlic bread for traditional Italian flavors. This dish is enjoyed in Italy but not in the way we think of it Stateside. What we call garlic bread is decidedly Italian-American, as so many anglicized versions of foods are that we attribute to other cuisines — such as how challah transformed in America, or how dishes like corned beef are not what the Irish really eat on St. Patrick's Day.