Italian Recipes

This is where it all starts. These Italian recipes are at the heart of The Petite Cook, inspired by traditional home cooking and made easy for modern busy life.

You’ll find a mix of authentic Italian classics and simple everyday dishes, all tested and made with real, accessible ingredients.

From comforting favorites like classic Italian meatballs, Italian meatloaf, homemade Neapolitan pizza, and potato frittata, to crowd-pleasers such as shrimp linguine and easy desserts like 3-ingredient ricotta cheesecake and my much-loved Italian hangover cake, this collection celebrates the food Italians actually cook at home.

Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight pasta, a traditional family recipe, or a simple Italian dessert, these recipes focus on good Italian food, made easy!

  • Strawberry Gin Fizz

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    No-Bake Gin Lemon Cheesecake

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    Nectarine and Avocado Smoothie

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    Eggs in a Cloud with Quorn™ Vegetarian Bacon

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    Spicy Chickpea Freekeh Buddha Bowl

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    How To Make The Best Chocolate Frosting

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    Pea Pesto Pasta with Prawns

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    Tutti Frutti & Veggie Smoothie

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    Prosciutto Wrapped Cod with Roasted Tomatoes

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    Easy Moussaka Stuffed Eggplants

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    Spicy Sweet Potato and Kale Salad

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    Orange Chocolate Tart

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    Easy Pineapple Salsa

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    Beer Lime Chicken Skewers

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    Heritage Tomato Phyllo Tart

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    Lemon Beer Cake with Honey and Figs

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    Sweet Potato Croquettes

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    Chocolate Coffee Brownie Cake

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    Zucchini Tart With Ricotta and Herbs

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    Sicilian Blood Orange and Rocket Salad

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    Easy Sweet Potato Frittata

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    Simple Seafood Bouillabaisse

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    Easy Baked Tomatoes

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    Sicilian Cod Meatballs

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    Basic Buttermilk Pancakes

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    Matcha Orange Cocoa Truffles

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    Carrot Berry Smoothie

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    Homemade Almond Butter

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    Easy Stuffed Mushrooms

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    Classic Champagne Risotto

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    Easy Baked Mozzarella Sticks

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    Vegan Zucchini Quinoa Sushi Rolls

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    Vegetarian Roasted Eggplant Cannelloni

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    Halloween Italian Shortbread Cookies

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    Superfood Salmon Lasagna with Kale and Spinach

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    Light Ricotta, Spinach and Pumpkin Cannelloni