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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.

  • italian olive oil cookies.
    Italian Olive Oil Cookies
  • christmas cannoli.
    Christmas Cannoli
  • roasted pumpkin bruschetta over wood board with a green cloth on the right
    Roasted Pumpkin Bruschetta
  • slow cooker pumpkin risotto.
    Slow Cooker Pumpkin Risotto

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Fall recipes

Celebrate fall with cozy Italian recipes, featuring seasonal ingredients, warm flavors, and classic dishes perfect for colder days!

  • Italian pear cookies.
    Italian Pear Cookies
  • walnut apple cake.
    Apple Walnut Cake
  • confit potatoes.
    Confit Potatoes
  • italian sausage and mushroom pasta.
    Italian Sausage and Mushroom Pasta
  • sausage pumpkin lasagna.
    Sausage and Pumpkin Lasagna
  • chocolate ricotta cake
    Chocolate Ricotta Cake

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Andrea

Welcome to The Petite Cook

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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Trending now

Looking for a little cooking inspiration? Check out what readers are loving right now.

  • homemade pizza dough recipe.
    Homemade Pizza Dough - Italian Recipe
  • coronation chicken topped with toasted almond flakes on a bed of salad leaves
    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.
    Best Baked Camembert

Italian recipes

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

  • Venison bolognese with pasta.
    Venison Bolognese
  • Italian eggplant cutlets served on a bed of fresh salad with lemon wedges and olive oil.
    Eggplant Cutlets
  • italian pistachio cookies.
    Italian Pistachio Cookies
  • Zucchini burrata pasta.
    Zucchini Burrata Pasta
  • italian tuna pasta salad.
    Italian Tuna Pasta Salad
  • zucchini parmigiana served hot with mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and basil on top.
    Zucchini Parmigiana (Zucchini Parmesan)

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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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