Recipes

Pappa al Pomodoro | Tuscan “Bread Soup” Recipe

September 11, 2022

Good bread dipped in tomato sauce is one of the best Italian dishes anyone can eat. Tuscany has a recipe that takes full advantage of this magical combo. Read more...

Cherry Tomato Sauce | The BEST Tomato Sauce Recipe

September 11, 2022

Cherry (or grape) tomatoes are packed with incredible flavor and, pound for pound, are much better than any “normal” tomatoes available in your grocery store. Read more...

Mamma Rosa's Eggplant Recipe

August 14, 2022

This is Mamma Rosa's real, genuine, eggplant recipe. It is always to be found on her table as a go-to side dish. Read more...

Caponata di Melanzane | Authentic Italian Eggplant Recipe

August 14, 2022

There are many caponata recipes in Italy, but this is our favorite way to make the classic eggplant dish. Its sweet and sour flavor is deep and complex. Read more...

Homemade Granita | The REAL Italian Ice Recipe

August 7, 2022

This Sicilian dessert is unbelievably creamy and flavorful, with a smooth texture that rivals gelato. Read more...

Insalata Pantesca | Italian Potato Salad Recipe

July 31, 2022

This classic potato salad comes from the Sicilian island of Pantelleria. Unlike heavier mayo-laden versions, this potato salad is fresh, tart, and refreshing! Read more...

Zucchine alla Scapece | Ancient Italian Zucchini Side Dish Recipe

June 19, 2022

This minty Neapolitan zucchini dish is very old—some attribute it to the ancient Romans. Read more...

Spezzatino | Calabrian Zucchini & Potato Stew Recipe

June 19, 2022

This recipe comes direct from the one-and-only Mamma Rosa. Like all of her specialties, this dish is deceptively simple. Read more...

Spaghetti allo Scammaro | Simple, Delicious Italian Pasta Recipe

June 12, 2022

The combination of raisins with olives and capers give it a wonderful contrast between sweet and sour. Read more...

Pasta con Ceci | Italian Chickpea Pasta Recipe

June 5, 2022

This is Eva‘s favorite pasta dish of all time! It’s a very simple dish: chickpeas cooked in tomato sauce and mixed with a sturdy pasta. Read more...

Focaccia Genovese | Authentic Italian Focaccia Recipe

March 13, 2022

When most people think of “focaccia,” this is the type they usually have in mind. Hailing from Genoa, it’s a crusty flatbread with dimpled, salty pockets. Read more...