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

Pane Tramvai | “Poor Man’s” Panettone Recipe

Pane Tramvai | “Poor Man’s” Panettone Recipe

This Italian sweet bread is reminiscent of panettone, but was made by poor workers who couldn't afford richer ingredients: like sugar!

Pane Tramvai | “Poor Man’s” Panettone Recipe

This Italian sweet bread is reminiscent of panettone, but was made by poor workers who couldn't afford richer ingredients: like sugar!

Mostaccioli Calabresi | Calabrian Honey Cookies Recipe

Mostaccioli Calabresi | Calabrian Honey Cookies...

These traditional Calabrian cookies are made with flour, honey, and a little bit of seasoning—that's it!

Mostaccioli Calabresi | Calabrian Honey Cookies...

These traditional Calabrian cookies are made with flour, honey, and a little bit of seasoning—that's it!

Chestnut & Mushroom Risotto | Italian Recipe

Chestnut & Mushroom Risotto | Italian Recipe

This hearty risotto is perfect for autumn! The natural sweetness of the chestnuts goes well with the earthy mushroom flavor.

Chestnut & Mushroom Risotto | Italian Recipe

This hearty risotto is perfect for autumn! The natural sweetness of the chestnuts goes well with the earthy mushroom flavor.

Castagnaccio | Italian Chestnut Cake Recipe

Castagnaccio | Italian Chestnut Cake Recipe

This super simple chestnut cake was traditionally made with chestnut flour and water—that's it!

Castagnaccio | Italian Chestnut Cake Recipe

This super simple chestnut cake was traditionally made with chestnut flour and water—that's it!

Picagge Matte | Chestnut Pasta Recipe

Picagge Matte | Chestnut Pasta Recipe

This unique, fresh pasta is made with chestnut flour. It has a slightly sweet flavor that pairs wonderfully with savory sauces.

Picagge Matte | Chestnut Pasta Recipe

This unique, fresh pasta is made with chestnut flour. It has a slightly sweet flavor that pairs wonderfully with savory sauces.

Salsa di Noci | Italian Walnut Pesto Recipe

Salsa di Noci | Italian Walnut Pesto Recipe

This walnut sauce comes from Liguria, home of basil pesto, and is actually just as much of a classic as the latter despite not being as famous abroad.

Salsa di Noci | Italian Walnut Pesto Recipe

This walnut sauce comes from Liguria, home of basil pesto, and is actually just as much of a classic as the latter despite not being as famous abroad.

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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