Embark on a culinary journey with our extensive library of authentic Italian food recipes. This category is your ultimate resource for homemade Italian cooking, packed with traditional dishes and modern twists. We cover everything from foundational recipes like fresh pasta dough and basic tomato sauce to regional specialties from Tuscany, Sicily, and beyond. Looking for a classic carbonara, a perfect pesto, or a show-stopping osso buco? Our tested and perfected recipes ensure delicious results every time. Join us to explore classic Italian meals that are perfect for family dinners, romantic evenings, or impressing your guests.
I usually only bake cookies for holidays, or if I have family staying with us, but every once in a while I get a craving for a homemade cookie. I like to enjoy a cup of lavender tea in the evening, and a cup of tea just needs a cookie or two. I prefer cookies…
This moist and tender homemade zucchini cake is one of my favorite summer recipes! It’s made the Italian way with simple ingredients and topped with just a light dusting of powdered sugar. When the garden’s overflowing with zucchini, this easy cake is one of the first things I bake. It has a soft, moist crumb…
Easy and delicious zucchini patties made with garlic, fresh basil and smoked scamorza cheese. Golden and crispy on the outside with a soft and delicious middle, these vegetable patties are perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Quick recipe snapshot Ready in just 30 minutes and in one bowl. Great way of using up summer…
Gelato Biscotto is Italy’s version of a classic ice cream sandwich. Made with a soft and chewy chocolate base, a simple no-churn ice cream filling and dipped in melted chocolate and hazelnuts. It’s the ultimate summer treat and so easy to make at home! Quick recipe snapshot My fave Italian summer treat, made simple. Made…
Fresh Peach Pie is perfect for the summer with a flaky crust and sweet cream and peach filling made from scratch. Make it easy with prepared dough or make the crust homemade. Either way, this is a pie you must try while peaches are in season. The only thing better than eating a fresh peach…
Published: Aug 1, 2025 by Mom c · This post may contain affiliate links. You can make delicious Cod Fish Tacos in less than 30 minutes! They feature tender, seasoned cod, a creamy fish taco sauce and fresh toppings that bring crunch and a juicy, savory kick. You’ll love the combination of textures and flavors!…
Growing up, every time we’d visit my nonna’s houseyou could count on two things: the incredible smell of something simmering on the stove—and her voice ringing out from the kitchen saying, “Eats!” It wasn’t just a command. It was an invitation. A tradition. A warm, insistent reminder that we were about to sit down to…
As much as I adore a proper Parmigiana of aubergineswhether it’s the Neapolitan version Angelina used to make or the lighter Sicilian version, it has to be said it’s quite a project. So for moments when you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, you might want to add eggplant rollsor Eggplant Rolls, to…
This baked zucchini pasta is easy Italian comfort food you’ll crave all summer long! Creamy, cheesy, and full of fresh zucchini from both a rich zucchini sauce and tender sautéed zucchini. When zucchini season is in full swing, this baked zucchini pasta is a favorite I learned from my mother-in-law. A quick bake keeps it…
Perhaps the most memorable meal I had in Puglia during my last trip was this exquisite celebration of the sea, a raw seafood platter styled raw seafoodor simply raw seafoodat the Ancient walls restaurant in Polignano a Mare, a small seaside town just south of Bari. What first struck me was its visual appeal—an colorful…
