Italian

A hearty and classic Italian-American baked pasta dish featuring layers of tender lasagna noodles, rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese.

Lasagna noodles · Ground beef · Onion · Garlic

A richer take on Affogato, using decadent chocolate gelato and served with a crunchy biscotti for dipping.

Chocolate Gelato · Hot Espresso · Biscotti

A simple yet elegant Italian dessert where a scoop of vanilla gelato is drowned in a shot of hot espresso.

Vanilla Gelato · Hot Espresso

A vibrant Sicilian-style pistachio gelato infused with the bright citrus notes of fresh orange zest, offering a refreshing twist on the classic.

Shelled pistachios · Granulated sugar · Whole milk · Heavy cream

Traditional twice-baked Italian cookies, originating from Prato, Tuscany. These crisp, almond-studded delights are perfect for dipping in Vin Santo or coffee.

All-purpose flour · Granulated sugar · Baking powder · Salt

A traditional Italian dessert made from sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and molded. It's known for its silky smooth texture and delicate flavor.

Heavy cream · Granulated sugar · Gelatin powder · Cold water

Crispy fried pastry shells filled with a sweet, creamy ricotta cheese filling, a quintessential Sicilian dessert.

All-purpose flour · Granulated sugar · Unsalted butter · Marsala wine

A moist and tender cake made with high-quality extra virgin olive oil, offering a delicate fruity aroma and a slightly dense crumb. This classic Italian dessert is simple yet elegant.

All-purpose flour · Granulated sugar · Baking powder · Salt

A rich and fragrant Italian orange cake, traditionally made with almond flour and olive oil, offering a dense yet moist texture and a sophisticated citrus aroma.

Almond flour · Granulated sugar · Orange zest · Eggs

A traditional Italian white bread with a characteristic irregular shape, a crisp crust, and an open, airy crumb. Made with a high hydration dough and a long fermentation process.

Bread Flour · Water · Instant Dry Yeast · Salt

A rich and hearty plant-based take on the classic Bolognese sauce, featuring slow-simmered lentils and vegetables in a tomato base, perfect served with pasta.

Brown or Green Lentils · Olive Oil · Yellow Onion · Carrots

A hearty and rustic Tuscan soup made with cannellini beans, vegetables, and stale bread, traditionally simmered for a long time to thicken and meld flavors.

Cannellini beans · Olive oil · Yellow onion · Carrots

A traditional Tuscan bread salad featuring stale bread cubes soaked and mixed with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, basil, and a simple vinaigrette. Perfect for summer.

Stale Tuscan bread · Ripe tomatoes · Cucumber · Red onion

A hearty and traditional polenta from the Lombardy region of Italy, made with a blend of cornmeal and buckwheat flour, enriched with cheese. It's a rustic and comforting dish.

Coarse cornmeal · Buckwheat flour · Water · Salt

A creamy and comforting Italian rice dish featuring tender asparagus, Arborio rice, Parmesan cheese, and white wine, slowly cooked to perfection.

Arborio rice · Fresh asparagus · Vegetable broth · Dry white wine

A creamy and comforting Italian risotto made with Arborio rice, pureed pumpkin, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of sage. This classic dish highlights the natural sweetness of pumpkin.

Arborio rice · Pumpkin puree · Vegetable broth · Onion

A luxurious pairing where the classic saffron risotto is served alongside tender, slow-braised Osso Buco (veal shanks), creating a truly authentic and celebratory Milanese meal.

Arborio rice · Beef bone marrow · Onion · Dry white wine

A simplified version of the classic, this recipe uses pre-cooked broth and a slightly faster cooking method to achieve a delicious Risotto alla Milanese with less active stirring.

Carnaroli or Arborio rice · Shallot · Dry white wine · Hot chicken or vegetable broth

The quintessential Milanese risotto, featuring the rich aroma and vibrant golden hue of saffron, creamy Arborio rice, and a touch of Parmesan cheese. A classic for a reason.

Arborio rice · Beef bone marrow · Onion · Dry white wine

A flavorful twist on Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, substituting fresh mozzarella with smoked scamorza for a deeper, smoky flavor profile.

Potatoes · All-purpose flour · Egg · San Marzano tomatoes