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    Discover hundreds of delicious Italian recipes, from quick dinners to homemade pasta. Enjoy authentic classics and modern twists on traditional dishes!

    What's new

    Don't know what to cook this week? Change up your usual weeknight staples with these new recipe ideas.

    • yuzu curd.
      Yuzu Curd (5 Ingredients)
    • asparagus ricotta tart
      Asparagus Ricotta Tart
    • Vulcano island
      Where to Eat In Vulcano Island
    • pasta al forno.
      Pasta al Forno - Italian Pasta Bake

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    Spring recipes

    Celebrate spring with fresh and vibrant Italian recipes, featuring seasonal ingredients, light flavors, and classic dishes perfect for warmer days!

    • asparagus frittata on a plate.
      Asparagus Frittata
    • strawberry tiramisu.
      Strawberry Tiramisu'
    • Spaghetti alla Nerano, with fried zucchini and provolone cheese.
      Spaghetti alla Nerano
    • Cod piccata with lemon capers sauce.
      Cod Piccata

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    Hi! I’m Andrea, I’m Italian, and I absolutely LOVE cooking. I'm a cookbook writer and a food photographer, but most importantly I'm a passionate homecook. My goal is to help you create easy and delicious meals. Grab a fork and join me!

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    • homemade pizza dough recipe.
      Homemade Pizza Dough - Italian Recipe
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      The Original Coronation Chicken
    • potato frittata with one slice cut away, on a grey plate
      Italian Potato Frittata
    • baked camembert in wooden box on a wooden board, next to a butter knife, toasted baguette slices, one bread slices with melted cheese on top, sprigs of rosemary and sea salt flakes.
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    Italian recipes

    From my Italian kitchen to yours, check out these traditional Italian recipes and classic family meals you can master at home.

    • octopus pasta.
      Octopus Pasta
    • chocolate ricotta cheesecake.
      Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake
    • orange pastry cream.
      Orange Pastry Cream
    • crema pasticcera, italian pastry cream or custard.
      Crema Pasticcera - Italian Pastry Cream
    • chocolate almond cookies or chocolate amaretti.
      Almond Chocolate Cookies
    • lemon ricotta cake cut into square slices drizzled with lemon glaze over the top.
      Lemon Ricotta Cake

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    Ready in 15 min

    Brilliant recipes that are awesomely ready in 15 minutes or less.

    • chickpea and spinach curry recipe
      Quick Chickpea and Spinach Curry (Chana Masala)
    • sweetcorn fritters with yogurt dip.
      Sweetcorn Fritters with Yogurt dip
    • soft boiled egg on a plate next to a spoon
      How to Soft Boil an Egg
    • homemade butter in jar with knife over it, bread toasted with butter on top on a large white and blue plate, image optimized for Pinterest
      How To Make Homemade Butter

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    Italian Pasta Recipes

    From quick and easy pasta recipes with basic ingredients to traditional and authentic Italian pasta recipes.

    • pasta alla norcina with sauasge and cream.
      Pasta alla Norcina
    • bucatini pomodoro.
      Bucatini Pomodoro
    • Mafalda pasta with napoletana sauce made with ricotta cheese and tomatoes.
      Mafaldine Pasta with Napoletana Sauce
    • prawn linguine in a shallow casserole pot, topped with chopped parsley and whole king prawns.
      Prawn Linguine - Authentic Italian Recipe

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    Easy Plant-based Recipes

    Going plant-based is easier than ever! Start by checking out these vegan recipes that are easy to prepare, satisfying, and delicious.

    • Ratatouille in a large green cast iron shallow pan, bunch of thyme sprigs on the left side and a green napkin on the top right side.
      Easy Ratatouille Recipe
    • vegetarian lasagna with ricotta white sauce served on a plate
      Vegetarian Lasagna with No-Cook White Sauce
    • Broccoli pesto pasta on grey plate, raw broccoli, lemon, basil leaves, pine nuts and paccheri pasta in the background
      Vegan Broccoli Pesto Pasta
    • tomato confit in a jar and in a roasting tin
      How To Make Tomato Confit

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    Italian Desserts

    If you're craving something sweet, browse these family favorite Italian dessert recipes!

    • classic tiramisu without eggs served on a plate
      Classic Tiramisu Without Eggs - Authentic Italian Recipe
    • Italian pear cake.
      Italian Pear Cake
    • strawberry tiramisu.
      Strawberry Tiramisu'
    • chocolate cannoli.
      Chocolate Cannoli

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    Italian Cookies

    Here's our collection of traditional Italian cookie recipes - From amaretti to ladyfingers, cannoli shells, Italian butter cookies and more!

    • italian amaretto cookies coated in powdered sugar.
      Amaretti Cookies - Italian Almond Cookies
    • italian ricotta cookies. with lemon and glaze.
      Italian Ricotta Cookies
    • italian butter cookies with various toppings and decorations.
      Italian Butter Cookies
    • parmesan cookies and rosemary sprigs in a wood bowl covered with grey napkin, white plate beneath on wood table.
      3-Ingredient Parmesan Cookies

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