Culinary recipes

Fried sea bass is a common dish in Italy, where it's called branzino. The fish itself is fried in just a few minutes, and its unique flavor comes from the vegetable sauce served with...

Try this delicious Italian pasta in a sauce made with fresh summer tomatoes, delicate ricotta, and aromatic basil. Sweet oxheart tomatoes are coarsely grated and stewed with...

Shortbread cookies are filled with pieces of sweet and sour dried cherries and chocolate, making them crumbly and just the right amount of sweet. This treat is sure to please everyone. The cookies also contain a pinch of crushed...

This light Italian cocktail beautifully blends aromatic Lille wine, Aperol, and sparkling Prosecco. It's easy to sip before a meal and will lift your spirits with its citrusy notes.

Fans of the classic Manhattan cocktail will love this interesting variation, using Chinar artichoke bitters instead of Angostura. The other ingredients remain the same: rye whiskey and sweet...

Florentine steak is a large piece of grilled meat with a deliciously golden crust and a tender, pink center. Giada de Laurentiis suggests grilling the steak after marinating it...

This crudo salad is made with fresh artichokes and thinly sliced ​​fennel, dressed with a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice and served on a bed of arugula. The crudo is sprinkled with coarse...

This recipe, or rather, this way of serving fruit and ice cream, is a lifesaver when you don't have time to prepare elaborate desserts but want to impress your guests. It's all about the combination of contrasting flavors and textures.

Make Italian-style mashed potatoes for a holiday side dish, infused with the wonderful flavors of garlic and rosemary—the spices are simmered with the potatoes and then removed from the pot.

Pizzetta is a miniature Italian pizza that is served whole per serving. A standard 450g (16 oz) ball of pizza dough makes four pizzettas. Stretch each piece of dough into...

This Italian Ziti Stufati casserole features ziti pasta (tubes), juicy beef meatballs, hard-boiled eggs, lots of cheese, and a tomato-ricotta sauce that adds a touch of...

This recipe uses the center cut of bone-in pork loin, cut into 4 patties. The pork is grilled in a sweet and sour Italian agrodolce sauce, which is made in...

This pasta combines two beloved Italian pastas—carbanara and cacio e pepe (cheese and black pepper). In addition to the scalloped pasta, the dish includes fried pancetta, black pepper...

To make this Italian sorbet, you'll need an ice cream maker. It's made with extra-virgin olive oil, which is blended with lemon juice and basil syrup...

This Italian bruschetta will be a stunning centerpiece and captivate everyone with its equally vibrant flavor. Toasted ciabatta slices are topped with salsa verde (a green sauce) made from kale and garlic,...

This light, delicious, and healthy Italian tuna salad is incredibly filling without the extra calories. It's loaded with salad greens—arugula, radicchio, and endive—which give it a juicy flavor.

Just a few interesting extra ingredients will transform fried mushrooms into a sophisticated Italian side dish. Arugula, walnuts, and dried cranberries are just the thing. Add them once the mushrooms are done and...

For dinner, make chicken with a fantastic sweet and spicy sauce with hints of hazelnut, imparted by both the hazelnut itself and a hazelnut liqueur (like Frangelico). The chicken pieces are first pan-fried...

This Italian soup is quite simple to make, yet very sophisticated and perfect for special occasions. Cooked spelt is mixed with caramelized onions and fresh spinach...

Crispy Sicilian arancini balls are a delicious appetizer perfect for any occasion. If you're planning a holiday or special occasion and want to celebrate with a delicious...

Asparagus is braised in a skillet with butter and thyme and served with a delicious salad of grilled melon and sweet cherry tomatoes in a dressing of mint, chili paste, and lime juice. The salad...

If you think a delicious ice cream sandwich can only be made with waffles or cookies, think again. You can use croutons instead! Giada De Laurentiis suggests making...

Treat your friends and family to a true Italian delight – Sicilian cannoli filled with airy chocolate mousse with ricotta and Amaretto. Amaretto liqueur adds a touch of...

The name of this Tuscan soup translates from Italian as "tomato porridge." That's exactly what it should be – a thick and flavorful tomato porridge, filled with bright summer...

Try the popular Aperol Spritz as a frozen slushie. It's just as delicious, but even more refreshing. Perfect for a summer brunch or bachelorette party! This recipe uses Aperol liqueur...

Turrón is an Italian nougat, and you can make the easiest version of this Mediterranean delicacy at home in minutes! It requires no skill, no special ingredients, and...

This exquisite Italian-style dessert captivates with its extraordinary combination of flavors. A slice of fluffy, soft pound cake is drizzled with sabayon sauce and garnished with fresh berries, lightly...

The topping for this pizza is made from raw Italian sausage. Remove the casings to reveal a flavorful, savory mince that's then pan-fried with...

With this simple recipe for delicious pizza dough, you can handle it, even if it's your first time making pizza from scratch. All you need is yeast, a little honey to activate it, flour, and a teaspoon...

Fresh asparagus is pan-fried and served with a fried egg, crispy and golden on the edges. The highlight of this simple, yet delicious and healthy dish is the gremolata...

Plan this dish in advance, as the pork needs to brine overnight. To prepare it, you'll need bone-in pork loin cutlets. They're soaked in a brine made from...

This pasta shell casserole in a cheese sauce is literally bursting with richness and spring flavor from the spinach and zucchini. The dish uses two cheeses—Parmesan and Gruyere—so it's a perfect...

Once you try homemade Oreo cookies made with real butter, you'll never want to go back to store-bought ones. They're just as delicious: crispy chocolate chip cookies and a soft, creamy...

Natural pork loin cutlets are the perfect ingredient for a quick, delicious, and special dinner, perfect for delighting your loved ones on a weekday evening or at a family celebration. You can choose...

Porcini mushrooms, paired with sherry and white wine, add a more sophisticated and complex flavor to French onion soup. Use dried porcini mushrooms, pre-boiled, to...

When you're craving chocolate cake but don't have the time or a good excuse to bake it, this mug cake recipe will come to the rescue. It's ready in just 10 minutes! Simply whisk all the ingredients together in a mug, two...

These deliciously crispy no-bake cookies are made with coconut oil, peanut butter, and honey. Cocoa powder gives them a rich chocolate flavor, and...

These fruit ice lollies are ready in minutes, and your freezer does the rest. They're made with all-natural ingredients: frozen raspberries, fresh mint, a hint of lemon...

This crunchy concoction features pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and almond needles that are baked in maple syrup until crispy, then tossed with a sweet and tart...

Crispy chicken fingers are quick to prepare and perfect for a beer snack or simply for a picnic. They're made with tender strips of chicken fillet, and instead of breading,...

Juicy, crisp apples are best for making these chips. Before drying in the oven, the fruit is sliced ​​very thinly (use a mandoline) and left to soak...

Granola bars are a great mid-day snack; they're filling and energizing. You can make them yourself and take them to work, school, or just...

Yogurt, granola, and fresh seasonal fruit are the main ingredients of this delicious and healthy dessert, which is even more beautiful when layered in a trifle in a clear glass.

Children and adults alike will love this bright and aromatic milk, which not only tastes better but is also much healthier thanks to the addition of fruit. Use frozen fruits and berries and...

The classic American chocolate chip cookie has two distinct flavors: some prefer a crispier version, while others prefer a soft, chewy cookie. This recipe offers just that...

For the simplest nachos, you'll need corn tortilla chips and shredded cheese. You can add pickled jalapeño rings if you prefer a more savory appetizer. Everything comes together...

Transform ordinary salted popcorn into a true delicacy, enjoyable to crunch while watching movies or at home parties. To prepare, you'll need a special...

This delicious, moist meatloaf with a dense, baked ketchup crust is now available in individual cupcakes—perfect for parties and quick snacks. To make it, you...

This dish is a lighter version of the classic American chili, Cintinnati, from Ohio. Unlike the traditional recipe, it uses ground turkey instead of beef.

A taco bar is a fun and exciting idea for a get-together with friends. You set out a ton of bowls and plates with a variety of traditional taco toppings and serve them to your guests...