Italian Recipes

Wow, love these biscotti. They are so chocolaty and the almonds add a layer of delicious nuttiness. Perfect to enjoy it with a cup of tea.

Italian anise biscotti: twice-baked Italian almond cookies flavored with pharmacy-grade anise oil and toasted whole almonds. Crisp, dunkable, perfect with espresso.

Homemade Italian potato gnocchi from baked potatoes, egg yolk, and flour. Fork-pressed, boiled until they float, and served with butter and Parmesan. Pillowy dumplings from scratch.

Delicate Italian dessert crepes filled with sweetened ricotta and fresh strawberries. Elegant rolled crepes dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for special breakfasts or desserts.

Learn to make fresh Italian egg pasta from scratch with just flour, semolina, eggs and salt. Hand-kneaded or food processor, this classic homemade pasta dough cooks in minutes.

Making your own bread is always the way to go, it fills your entire place with great aroma during the baking, and nothing is better than a fresh loaf of bread.

A rosemary foccacia is baked in a pizza pan, brushed with garlic-infused olive oil, topped with roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and chunks mozzarella cheese. Loaded with delicious goodness and packed with flavor.

A rosemary foccacia is baked in a pizza pan, spread with olive oil sauteed red onion, topped with chunks of mozzarella cheese, black olives and fresh rosemary leaves. The aramo from the oven during the baking will make your neighbour wonder over to see what delicious food you are making...

Traditional Italian anise pizzelle cookies pressed on a pizzelle iron with orange and lemon zest. A huge batch recipe that makes up to 20 dozen crisp, lacy waffle cookies.

Best focaccia: a soft, golden Italian flatbread topped with sweet buttery sauteed onions, scored into a raised rim and baked until golden. A simple from-scratch focaccia round.

Veal francese: pounded veal cutlets dipped in flour and egg, sauteed in butter until golden, finished with a bright lemon pan sauce. Italian-American classic, plated in 30 minutes.

Classic Italian lasagna al forno with homemade tomato sauce, bechamel, ricotta, and mozzarella. A three-sauce layered lasagna with red wine in the tomato sauce and nutmeg in the bechamel.

Linguine with garlic shrimp in a Marsala wine and chicken broth sauce thickened with a light roux. Italian parsley, three cloves of garlic, and a pound of shrimp make this a weeknight favorite.

Classic Italian pizzelle cookies flavored with anise and vanilla, pressed thin and crisp in a pizzelle iron. A simple batter that refrigerates well for baking anytime.

Chicken Tetrazzini from scratch with homemade broth, spaghetti, mushrooms, cream, and dry sherry baked under a Parmesan crust. A rich, old-school casserole built on real flavor.

Classic Italian ricotta cheesecake with a buttery shortcrust base and a light, airy filling studded with candied fruit. Torta di ricotta is lighter and more delicate than American cheesecake, baked low and slow until just set.