Hidden Gems

Panino Napoletano | Neapolitan Stuffed Sandwich Rolls Recipe
Panino Napoletano | Neapolitan Stuffed Sandwich Rolls Recipe
Rather than consisting of separate bread and fillings, both are cooked together in a large roll that is then cut into individual panini. Read more...
Puccia Pugliese | EPIC Italian Sandwich Bread Recipe
Puccia Pugliese | EPIC Italian Sandwich Bread Recipe
This isn’t your average sandwich roll. Puccia Pugliese is a large, completely hollow bread with a thin crust that’s sturdier than it might seem. Read more...
Pasta ru Malu Tempu Recipe | One of the BEST Sicilian Pasta Dishes You’ll Ever Try
Pasta ru Malu Tempu Recipe | One of the BEST Sicilian Pasta Dishes You’ll Ever Try
The dish’s name means “Bad Weather Pasta.” When you try it you’ll understand why: there’s no way to feel like you’re having a bad day when this is on the... Read more...
Gnocchi di Susine | Sweet, Stuffed Gnocchi Pasta Recipe
Gnocchi di Susine | Sweet, Stuffed Gnocchi Pasta Recipe
These sweet gnocchi, hailing from the Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, are stuffed with prunes and served in a buttery sauce. Read more...
Pizza Parigina | Stuffed Puff Pastry Pizza Recipe
Pizza Parigina | Stuffed Puff Pastry Pizza Recipe
Pizza Parigina is made with a base of normal pizza dough and a filling, covered with a sheet of puff pastry dough. Read more...
Anello di Monaco | Italian Christmas Cake Recipe
Anello di Monaco | Italian Christmas Cake Recipe
If you want a much better alternative to store-bough panettone that’s easy to make at home, give Anello di Monaco a try! Read more...
Ribollita | Tuscan “Soup” Recipe
Ribollita | Tuscan “Soup” Recipe
Ribollita is a thick, hearty dish that doesn’t actually resemble a soup at all. This is the kind of food that boasts a flavor well beyond the sum of its... Read more...
Strudel di Mele | Italian Apple Strudel Recipe
Strudel di Mele | Italian Apple Strudel Recipe
Strudel doesn’t seem like a very Italian recipe, but it was born along the Austrian border (where Italians speak a German-influenced dialect). Read more...
Polpette di Melanzane | Authentic Italian Eggplant “Meatball” Recipe
Polpette di Melanzane | Authentic Italian Eggplant “Meatball” Recipe
Try these delicious Calabrian eggplant meatballs and we bet you won’t find yourself missing the pork or beef. Read more...
Zuppa Inglese | Italian “English Soup” Dessert Recipe
Zuppa Inglese | Italian “English Soup” Dessert Recipe
Zuppa Inglese is a delicious dessert and a common sight on Italian tables. It was likely the ancestor of tiramisù. Read more...
Taralli ’nzogna e Pepe | Neapolitan Almond Taralli Biscuit Recipe
Taralli ’nzogna e Pepe | Neapolitan Almond Taralli Biscuit Recipe
There are a few different kinds of taralli “biscuits” in Italy, but these are our favorite. Read more...
Pasta alla Pecorara | Roman Ricotta & Guanciale Pasta Recipe
Pasta alla Pecorara | Roman Ricotta & Guanciale Pasta Recipe
This Roman pasta dish recipe uses all of the same ingredients as a classic carbonara, with one major exception: it substitutes ricotta cheese in place of eggs. Read more...