From pasta to pizza, explore authentic Italian recipes that bring the taste of Italy to your kitchen.
In Italy the appetizer course is called antipasto, which means before the meal, and the rule is that it should sharpen the appetite rather than fill you up. That is why so much of it is vegetables, bread and something sharp. The classic Italian appetizers are bruschetta, caprese salad, arancini, caponata, peperonata, fritto misto, panzanella, … Read more
An Italian cookie tray is not one recipe made well. It is seven or eight kinds arranged on a platter, each one a different texture, and the whole point is that you take a little of everything. The classic Italian cookies are anise cookies, pizzelle, rainbow cookies, cucidati (fig cookies), pignoli (pine nut), amaretti, biscotti, … Read more
Italians end dinner with dessert the way they do everything else at the table: without hurry, without excess, and with very good ingredients doing most of the work. The best-loved Italian desserts are tiramisu, cannoli, panna cotta, gelato, torta caprese (flourless chocolate-almond cake), zeppole and biscotti. What unites them is restraint – mascarpone, ricotta, espresso, … Read more
This Italian Christmas Dinner recipe guide has 40+ dishes for La Vigilia, Christmas Day, desserts, wine, and an easy Dec. 22–25 plan.
This classic Osso Buco is an Italian favorite! It’s braised veal shanks simmered in a delicious broth with aromatic vegetables. It is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy meal. Make it with this simple recipe!
This easy Chopped Italian Sandwich recipe combines salami, ham, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, and banana peppers into one delicious sandwich that’s perfect for lunch, picnics, and parties.
Make the best Italian Chicken Cutlets recipe with thin chicken breasts, cheesy herb breadcrumbs, olive oil, and fresh lemon. An easy Italian-American family favorite.
Try this easy White Pizza (Pizza Bianca) recipe with ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, and the simple prebake trick that helps stop a soggy crust.
Try this traditional Torta Caprese recipe for a rich chocolate almond cake from Capri. This naturally gluten-free Italian dessert is simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
This Italian Penicillin Soup recipe combines golden broth, vegetables, pastina, and chicken into a comforting traditional meal everyone will love.
