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

Liccumie | Authentic Italian Eggplant Cookies Recipe

Liccumie | Authentic Italian Eggplant Cookies R...

These historical cookies are actually a variation of Italian meat cookies, but adapted by the poorer classes who couldn't afford the requisite meat.

Liccumie | Authentic Italian Eggplant Cookies R...

These historical cookies are actually a variation of Italian meat cookies, but adapted by the poorer classes who couldn't afford the requisite meat.

Caponata di Melanzane | Authentic Italian Eggplant Recipe

Caponata di Melanzane | Authentic Italian Eggpl...

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.

Caponata di Melanzane | Authentic Italian Eggpl...

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.

Homemade Granita | The REAL Italian Ice Recipe

Homemade Granita | The REAL Italian Ice Recipe

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

Homemade Granita | The REAL Italian Ice Recipe

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

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.

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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