Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
18 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.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Juicy eggplant in a crispy fried crust, baked in layers with a fragrant tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan, following a classic Neapolitan recipe.
Bruschetta
Crispy garlic-rubbed ciabatta bruschetta topped with a juicy mix of ripe cherry tomatoes and fresh basil — a classic Italian appetizer ready in just a few minutes.
Tomato Bruschetta
A classic Italian appetizer — crisp toasted ciabatta rubbed with garlic, topped with a juicy mixture of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and olive oil.
Cacio e Pepe
A classic Roman pasta made with just four ingredients, where Pecorino Romano and freshly cracked black pepper come together into a velvety, creamy sauce without a drop of cream or oil.
Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
Tender potato gnocchi in a rich homemade sauce of tomato passata, garlic and fresh basil, generously topped with grated Parmesan.
Pappa al Pomodoro
A thick Tuscan dish made with bread, tomatoes, garlic and basil — a simple peasant classic with rich flavor and a silky texture.
Pasta alla Norma
A Sicilian pasta dish with crispy fried eggplant, a thick tomato sauce, fresh basil and salted ricotta.
Pasta e Ceci
Italian pasta e ceci — a thick, silky dish with short pasta and chickpeas, infused with garlic, rosemary, and olive oil.
Pasta with Butternut Squash, Butter, and Sage
A delicate Italian pasta with sweet butternut squash, rich butter, fragrant sage, and savory Parmesan.
Pesto Pasta
A classic Italian pasta generously coated in fresh pesto alla genovese — an aromatic blend of basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan and olive oil, blitzed to a creamy consistency with no cooking involved.
Margherita Pizza
Classic Neapolitan Margherita pizza with a crisp thin crust, juicy tomato sauce, tender mozzarella and fragrant fresh basil — the taste of real Italy in every bite.
Ribollita
A hearty Tuscan bean-and-vegetable stew of white beans, cavolo nero kale and stale bread, slow-simmered with root vegetables and generously finished with extra virgin olive oil to a velvety thickness.
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.
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.
Rosemary Focaccia
A light, fragrant Italian focaccia with a crisp golden crust, generously soaked in olive oil and topped with fresh rosemary and coarse sea salt.
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.