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

Farinata di Zucca | Italian Savory Squash Pie Recipe

Farinata di Zucca | Italian Savory Squash Pie R...

This savory pie comes from a very small part of northern Italy. The dough, made with squash juice, is quite distinctive and pairs beautifully with the filling.

Farinata di Zucca | Italian Savory Squash Pie R...

This savory pie comes from a very small part of northern Italy. The dough, made with squash juice, is quite distinctive and pairs beautifully with the filling.

Zucca in Agrodolce | Sicilian Sweet & Sour Squash Recipe

Zucca in Agrodolce | Sicilian Sweet & Sour Squa...

This Sicilian dish dresses shallow-fried squash with a sweet and sour marinade. It's delicious, and a great way to make a stand-out vegetable side!

Zucca in Agrodolce | Sicilian Sweet & Sour Squa...

This Sicilian dish dresses shallow-fried squash with a sweet and sour marinade. It's delicious, and a great way to make a stand-out vegetable side!

Tortelli di Zucca | Squash Ravioli Pasta Recipe

Tortelli di Zucca | Squash Ravioli Pasta Recipe

Despite acquiring the name “tortelli,” these are squash ravioli that blend sweet and savory flavors to make an incredible autumn dish.

Tortelli di Zucca | Squash Ravioli Pasta Recipe

Despite acquiring the name “tortelli,” these are squash ravioli that blend sweet and savory flavors to make an incredible autumn dish.

Frascatula | Italian Broccoli Polenta Recipe

Frascatula | Italian Broccoli Polenta Recipe

This Calabrian polenta dish is a little unusual in that the polenta is cooked directly with vegetables (in this case broccoli) and results in a much thinner, more liquid porridge.

Frascatula | Italian Broccoli Polenta Recipe

This Calabrian polenta dish is a little unusual in that the polenta is cooked directly with vegetables (in this case broccoli) and results in a much thinner, more liquid porridge.

Polenta Taragna | Cheesy Italian Polenta Recipe

Polenta Taragna | Cheesy Italian Polenta Recipe

This simple, northern Italian dish traditionally uses a corn/buckwheat polenta blend, giving the finished dish a stronger, earthier taste.

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Polenta Taragna | Cheesy Italian Polenta Recipe

This simple, northern Italian dish traditionally uses a corn/buckwheat polenta blend, giving the finished dish a stronger, earthier taste.

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Polenta with Ragù | Italian Polenta with Meat Sauce Recipe

Polenta with Ragù | Italian Polenta with Meat S...

This is how polenta is typically served in central Italy: soft and creamy, topped with a hearty meat ragù and grated cheese.

Polenta with Ragù | Italian Polenta with Meat S...

This is how polenta is typically served in central Italy: soft and creamy, topped with a hearty meat ragù and grated cheese.

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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