Authentic Italian Recipes

When most people think of "calamari,” or squid, their minds immediately jump to the famous fried calamari. Calamari fritti is fantastic,...

Everyone is familiar with the famous Pesto alla Genovese , the classic basil pesto from Liguria. A lesser-known and highly underrated...

Italians generally look down on chicken as a protein, preferring fattier meat such as pork or beef. The upside of this pickiness is that...

Quattro formaggi, or “four cheese sauce,” is most commonly associated with pasta, risotto, and pizza. But it makes an excellent, cheesy...

If you like thick, hearty soups then this Ligurian recipe is for you! Chickpeas, also known as “garbanzo beans,” provide a filling base...

Pampanella is an incredible Italian pork dish which comes from the oft-forgotten region of Molise. This meat dish is a rarity and little...

As summer draws to a close and autumn approaches, Italians get to work preparing some of their favorite warm-weather ingredients to last...

This unusual risotto, made with strawberries and champagne, seems like it should be a dessert. Far from it! The strawberries add color...

This recipe is quite old—it appears in Italy’s first cookbook, in fact—and was born during one of a number of periods where Italian...

This classic, Roman stuffed tomato dish is perfect for summer. It’s light, refreshing, and always served cold. The tomatoes are filled...

One of our favorite treats from our recent travels through Italy is a humble but delicious dish that’s easy to master, simple to make,...

If you’re looking for a quick, simple and delicious dinner, look no further! This traditional Italian dish is made by poaching eggs in a...

The name of this dish, “in Funghetto,” comes from how hardboiled eggs are cooked in a similar way to mushrooms, or “funghi.” This is a...

This unusual (but delicious) egg dish is made by stewing a sliced frittata—or omelette—in a savory tomato sauce. It’s called “Eggs in...

Particularly in the past (although this is often still the case today), when an Italian family killed a precious pig it was crucial not...

These Christmas cookies from Abruzzo are very simple to make, but deliver a ton of flavor! They’re the kind of cookies that taste so...

Porchetta is slow-roasted pork, seasoned with savory herbs and encased in a shell of crispy skin. It’s a classic in the area around Rome...

Pistachio pesto is a delicious and versatile condiment; it can be used as a pasta sauce, on a sandwich, or as a stuffing for involtini...

This is the pistachio-flavored version of our favorite Italian cookie: Paste di Mandorla. These unassuming cookies may not look like...

This classic Italian risotto is delicate, elegant and delicious! If you’ve never made risotto before, this is an excellent way to dip...