As Mark Murphy says, "Spaghetti carbonara is something anyone can make." Mix eggs with pepper and Parmesan, then add hot spaghetti and stir until the eggs are cooked through and...
Italian Cuisine Recipes
While portobello mushrooms lend a rich aroma and flavor to this risotto, green peas add a spring-like freshness and juiciness. The risotto is easy to prepare, tender, creamy, and perfectly...
Cauliflower piccata is a vegetarian dish that's perfect for the holidays, yet easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner. It's a great way to add...
Fettuccine pasta in a creamy Alfredo sauce with chicken and Parmesan is a quick and delicious dish the whole family will love. It's ready in just half an hour and is perfect for a mid-morning meal.
Believe me, this is not your classic BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato) sandwich! Kelsey Nixon has enhanced the traditional recipe by substituting pancetta for bacon, arugula for lettuce, and the usual...
"This lasagna from Italy's Emilia-Romagna region has cured many a troubled soul here in the States. As delicious as the original version is, my layered, vegetable-filled lasagna...
Sweet pasta is perfect for breakfast. Sweet tooths and children alike will love it. Prepare fresh fettuccine pasta according to Giada De Laurentiis' recipe, boil it, and toss it in a sweet, creamy...
In Italy, "spiedini" refers to any skewered kebabs. Make them with swordfish fillets marinated in olive oil and Provencal herbs, wrapping each skewer with thin strips of pancetta...
Do you love gnocchi? Then try gnudi, a delicate Italian dumpling similar to gnocchi but made with ricotta instead of potato. Add Swiss chard to the gnudi mixture...
If you're looking to create a spectacular dish that will impress all your guests, try homemade agnolotti. These small Italian dumplings are filled with green onion puree...
Piedmontese agnolotti pasta filled with tender green peas and ricotta is served in a delicate shrimp sauce with Parmesan, thinly sliced snap peas, fresh basil and allspice.
This delicious bread is filled with pepperoni, sausage, and ham, plus bell peppers and onions—all the classic toppings of a great meat pizza. Cut it into bite-sized pieces and serve as...
Grilled London broiler steak topped with Parmesan cheese is sliced very thinly across the grain and served with a topping of fried vegetables, mushrooms, and bacon. Dried...
Leftover chicken from last night's dinner can be used to create a new dish the whole family will love. Defrost a package of spinach and combine it with shredded chicken and cooked pasta in a...
A beautiful board with slices, fruits, and nuts is a treat that looks impressive and saves a lot of time, since you don't have to prepare anything. To make the board look perfectly designed,...
Cut a deep pocket in the side of the chicken breast, fill it with cheese and sun-dried tomatoes, then coat the chicken in flour and fry. Simmer the stuffed chicken breast in tomato sauce until...
Tender zucchini flowers stuffed with a cheese filling and then lightly fried in batter until crispy and golden brown—a delicious summer treat with an Italian twist. For the filling, try...
The most delicious part of this pizza is the edge, filled with gooey smoked mozzarella. While many people usually leave the edges uneaten, this pizza will be devoured to the last slice! Besides that, the pizza...
If you're looking for an Italian side dish or appetizer that can be enjoyed by a large group with varying preferences, these vegan arancini with artichokes are perfect! Arancini originate from...
Despite its fancy name, this is a very simple dish to prepare for an elegant holiday dinner. Thin veal chops are quickly pan-fried (a couple of minutes, and they...
Veal scallopini in Marsala sauce with mushrooms is a traditional Italian dish that's easy to make at home. It's a time-tested favorite and popular in almost every Italian restaurant.
Tender veal rolls filled with melt-in-the-mouth cheese and Italian delicacies like coppoccola, soppresatta, and prosciutto are pan-fried and finished in...
This dessert is a hybrid of the crispy Norwegian krumkake cookie (usually made without filling) and Italian cannoli, tubes filled with a creamy ricotta filling. If you don't have...
This deliciously refreshing dessert boasts a rich strawberry flavor with zesty notes of balsamic vinegar and basil that harmoniously complement the berry sweetness. The amount of sugar...
These sweet Italian sandwiches are perfect for dessert or breakfast. Inside, you'll find a tender filling of cream cheese and strawberries, while the toasted sandwiches are topped with a crispy caramel...
Stracciatella ice cream with chocolate chips is served with fresh strawberries in Vin Santo dessert wine for a sophisticated Italian dessert that screams summer under the Tuscan sun. If you're...
This cold dessert combines two types of Italian ice cream: light and airy semifreddo on a cookie crust and stracciatella, studded with chocolate chips. A big plus for Italian...
It's time for a snack! Serve toasted bread with shrimp, tomatoes, and a fragrant pesto dressing.
These crispy, crumbly cookies are the perfect treat with tea or coffee, and the colorful sprinkles give them a festive look. Biscotti cookies are baked twice: first, the dough loaf is baked,...
Despite its complex texture and flavor, this crispy, salty, and perfectly moist bread is surprisingly easy to make. Simply add all the ingredients to the bread machine and wait for the dough cycle to complete.
Orzo pasta is made with pecorino cheese and is creamy and velvety. Served with salmoriglio, a southern Italian sauce made with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs. Mint...
Who can resist a big bowl of Italian pasta with red sauce? It's even more delicious as a full meal with tender chicken and briny olives. Just toss all the ingredients into...
This dish requires only one baking sheet, making it perfect for busy weekdays. It takes just 40 minutes to prepare, and requires minimal dishwashing. Garlic,...
Try this easy-to-make dish, and you'll be transported to a rustic trattoria on the Italian coast! Best of all, it can be prepared in less than half an hour. Just boil...
Guy Fieri makes this popular Italian dish with homemade tomato sauce, spicy pepperoni, and Italian sausage. The garlic in his fresh tomato sauce is crispy and...
Mushroom ravioli are simmered in a creamy Alfredo sauce with artichokes and green peas for a delicious vegetarian dinner the whole family will love. The dish's unique flavor comes from...
These fluffy, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside donuts are easy to make with yeast-free dough. They contain only simple ingredients found in almost any kitchen. Sprinkle with hot...
The most popular treats at the Venetian Carnival are all kinds of donuts and sugar-coated twigs. Giada de Laurentiis invites you to immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and make your own twigs...
This risotto is a quick fix from leftover cooked rice, but the sautéed mushroom mixture gives it a rich, vibrant flavor, as if you'd spent hours cooking. The asparagus pieces...
The star of this dish is sweet summer corn, which is used to make a smooth, creamy sauce and a refreshing topping of spicy Fresno peppers and herbs. To add a smoky flavor, roast...
The perfect appetizer for a big celebration. Toasted baguette slices are served with thinly sliced beef steak, gorgonzola mousse, pickled radishes, caramelized onions, microgreens, and...
This flavorful risotto was inspired by the Creole dish "dirty rice," where rice cooked with ground meat takes on a dirty hue but an absolutely stunning flavor. Instead of the usual...
"This recipe works not only with shrimp but with any other seafood. Saffron adds a classic, tantalizing note to the dish. You don't have to add the parsley at the end, but with it, the dish..."
Take stuffed mushrooms to a whole new level of flavor by deep-frying them in a crispy breading. Pair them with a quick tomato marinara sauce. Serve with crispy...
Filled with Italian sausage and pancetta, these stuffed mushrooms are especially rich and meaty, with a wonderfully spicy aroma of rosemary and garlic. To make these stuffed mushrooms...
Make a pizza in the form of a stromboli roll, filled with chunks of Italian-style braised beef, marinated giardiniera vegetables, roasted bell peppers, and a dollop of gooey provolone cheese. Stromboli...
This delicious miniature dessert is perfect for home parties. Small balls of vanilla gelato (or regular ice cream) are speared onto sticks and then dipped in melted chocolate...
Delicate panna cotta is very easy to make and makes a perfect elegant holiday dessert. It sets in the molds like jelly, then simply turn it upside down onto a plate...
Make crispy bruschetta on tortilla strips instead of baguette. Spread each serving with ricotta, top with fresh arugula, strawberries and basil, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with pine nuts...
"Porchetta is a delicious Tuscan pork roll with herbs and spices, slowly baked in the oven. Every year I like to add something new to it, and this time I decided to replace...
























































