Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
16 recipes
Espresso Affogato
This Italian dessert features scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream drowned in hot espresso, creating a delicate contrast between cold sweetness and coffee bitterness.
Vitello tonnato
A classic Piedmontese starter of thinly sliced, tender veal under a velvety sauce of tuna, anchovies, eggs and capers.
Chicken Cacciatore
Tuscan chicken slow-braised in a rich tomato sauce with red wine, vegetables, and rosemary.
Panna Cotta
A delicate Italian dessert made from cream, vanilla, and berries that melts in your mouth once chilled.
Polenta with Mushroom Ragout
Creamy Italian polenta with Parmesan, topped with a rich ragout of fresh and dried mushrooms.
Polenta with Tomato Sauce and Sausages
Creamy corn polenta with a rich tomato sauce, juicy sausages and grated Parmesan — a warming Italian dish to share at the table.
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Italian risotto with sautéed mushrooms, white wine and a silky butter-and-cheese mantecatura.
Risotto alla Milanese
A silky, golden risotto with saffron, butter and Parmesan — a classic dish of Milanese cuisine.
Pumpkin Risotto
A delicate Italian risotto with sweet pumpkin, a velvety creamy texture, and the aroma of white wine and Parmesan.
Seafood Risotto
A creamy Italian risotto with al dente rice, mussels, shrimp and squid in a rich seafood flavor.
Parmesan Risotto
Classic Italian risotto with Arborio rice and grated Parmesan, finished to a glossy, creamy texture with the traditional mantecatura technique using butter.
Caprese Salad
A classic Italian appetizer of ripe tomatoes, delicate mozzarella and fragrant basil, dressed with olive oil — the fresh taste of summer in just a few minutes.
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Tender veal slices with prosciutto and sage are quickly browned in butter, while white wine turns into a fragrant sauce.
Stracciatella alla Romana
A light Italian soup of clear meat broth, delicate egg flakes, and fragrant Parmesan.
Tiramisu
A classic Italian dessert with a delicate mascarpone-and-whipped-egg cream, layers of coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits, and a dusting of bitter cocoa.
Vegetable Frittata
A fluffy Italian frittata with zucchini, bell pepper and spinach, baked under a layer of parmesan until golden — a hearty dish for breakfast or a light dinner.