Recipes

Our mission is to teach the most authentic and traditional approach to Italian cuisine. From regional specialties to familiar favorite recipes, we celebrate true Italian cooking in its original form. On our blog, you’ll find the best recipes and cooking tips for every variety of Italian cuisine.

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Recipes

Pasta alla Norma | Authentic Italian Eggplant Pasta Recipe

Pasta alla Norma | Authentic Italian Eggplant P...

Pasta alla Norma is so dubbed because the first person to try it observed that it‘s as sublime as Bellini’s “Norma” opera. We have to agree!

Pasta alla Norma | Authentic Italian Eggplant P...

Pasta alla Norma is so dubbed because the first person to try it observed that it‘s as sublime as Bellini’s “Norma” opera. We have to agree!

Insalata di Farro | Italian Barley Salad Recipe

Insalata di Farro | Italian Barley Salad Recipe

This can be served cold, can be made in advance and kept in the fridge, plus it has the added benefit of ALWAYS maintaining a perfect “al dente” texture.

Insalata di Farro | Italian Barley Salad Recipe

This can be served cold, can be made in advance and kept in the fridge, plus it has the added benefit of ALWAYS maintaining a perfect “al dente” texture.

Venere Esotica | Black Rice Salad with Pineapple, Avocado & Shrimp Recipe

Venere Esotica | Black Rice Salad with Pineappl...

It‘s not every day we share one of Eva’s not-so-Italian creations, but this is one of them! It’s very important to use a non-starchy rice to pull this dish off.

Venere Esotica | Black Rice Salad with Pineappl...

It‘s not every day we share one of Eva’s not-so-Italian creations, but this is one of them! It’s very important to use a non-starchy rice to pull this dish off.

Pan-Fried Polenta with Salmon & Asparagus Recipe

Pan-Fried Polenta with Salmon & Asparagus Recipe

This is a great way to use leftover polenta (does that even exist?), or to eat polenta during summer as it is served cold.

Pan-Fried Polenta with Salmon & Asparagus Recipe

This is a great way to use leftover polenta (does that even exist?), or to eat polenta during summer as it is served cold.

Cialledda | Southern Italian Bread Salad Recipe

Cialledda | Southern Italian Bread Salad Recipe

It might sound strange, but rehydrating very stale bread in water yields an amazing texture: soft and gooey on the outside, with a firm al dente bite inside.

Cialledda | Southern Italian Bread Salad Recipe

It might sound strange, but rehydrating very stale bread in water yields an amazing texture: soft and gooey on the outside, with a firm al dente bite inside.

Tiella Pugliese | Italian Mussel, Potato and Rice Dish Recipe

Tiella Pugliese | Italian Mussel, Potato and Ri...

This traditional southern Italian dish bakes layers of potatoes, rice and fresh mussels into a delicious but unusual casserole that is sure to satisfy seafood-lovers!

Tiella Pugliese | Italian Mussel, Potato and Ri...

This traditional southern Italian dish bakes layers of potatoes, rice and fresh mussels into a delicious but unusual casserole that is sure to satisfy seafood-lovers!

The cover of The Italian Family Kitchen cookbook by Eva Santaguida and Harper Alexander, creators of Pasta Grammar.

The Italian Family Kitchen Cookbook

Learn the secrets of authentic Italian home cooking, passed down through the generations with love, and embrace a passion for good food as you cook your way through 100 comforting recipes.

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