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

Risu Niru | Italian Chocolate Rice Pudding Recipe

Risu Niru | Italian Chocolate Rice Pudding Recipe

In Sicilian dialect, “Risu Niru” means “black rice.” This sweet rice dessert is so-called because of the addition of chocolate.

Risu Niru | Italian Chocolate Rice Pudding Recipe

In Sicilian dialect, “Risu Niru” means “black rice.” This sweet rice dessert is so-called because of the addition of chocolate.

Homemade Pizza Rolls | Pizza Pocket Recipe

Homemade Pizza Rolls | Pizza Pocket Recipe

This reinterpretation of Totino’s Pizza Rolls results in light, crispy pizza pockets which make a great appetizer or party food.

Homemade Pizza Rolls | Pizza Pocket Recipe

This reinterpretation of Totino’s Pizza Rolls results in light, crispy pizza pockets which make a great appetizer or party food.

Pizza Bagel Recipe | The TRUE Pizza/Bagel Hybrid!

Pizza Bagel Recipe | The TRUE Pizza/Bagel Hybrid!

A modified, slightly dense pizza dough is steamed prior to baking, resulting in a “bagel” with the perfect level of crunch and fluffy softness.

Pizza Bagel Recipe | The TRUE Pizza/Bagel Hybrid!

A modified, slightly dense pizza dough is steamed prior to baking, resulting in a “bagel” with the perfect level of crunch and fluffy softness.

Sofficini “Hot Pocket” | Homemade Italian Pizza Pocket Recipe

Sofficini “Hot Pocket” | Homemade Italian Pizza...

This version of homemade “Hot Pockets” is actually based on a real Italian dish: sofficini!

Sofficini “Hot Pocket” | Homemade Italian Pizza...

This version of homemade “Hot Pockets” is actually based on a real Italian dish: sofficini!

“Maria Stuarda” | Italian Zucchini Dessert Tart Recipe

“Maria Stuarda” | Italian Zucchini Dessert Tart...

These delicious, miniature zucchini tarts hail from Sicily and were named after Mary Stuart (Queen of Scots) for mysterious reasons.

“Maria Stuarda” | Italian Zucchini Dessert Tart...

These delicious, miniature zucchini tarts hail from Sicily and were named after Mary Stuart (Queen of Scots) for mysterious reasons.

Spaghetti alla Nerano | Authentic Italian Zucchini Pasta Recipe

Spaghetti alla Nerano | Authentic Italian Zucch...

This classic zucchini pasta from Campania is hardly a boring, vegetable dish. You won't believe how delicious and creamy this simple plate of spaghetti is!

Spaghetti alla Nerano | Authentic Italian Zucch...

This classic zucchini pasta from Campania is hardly a boring, vegetable dish. You won't believe how delicious and creamy this simple plate of spaghetti is!

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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