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Striped Sorpresine Pasta (Little Surprises) with Natural Colors

Striped Sorpresine Pasta (Little Surprises) with Natural Colors

In this recipe the delicate homemade sorpresine pasta is colored with seasonal ingredients from the earth. Then the delicate folds embrace a creamy mushroom pasta. The perfect dish for fall!

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts (Crispy and Easy)

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts (Crispy and Easy)

These crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts are everything you love about roasted veggies, but faster and crunchier. Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, they’re nutty, sweet, and irresistibly crispy when air fried. With just 6 ingredients this recipe transforms sprouts into a healthy, restaurant-style side dish that’s perfect for weeknights or holidays.

Pear & Gorgonzola Salad with Hazelnuts and Balsamic Glaze

Pear & Gorgonzola Salad with Hazelnuts and Balsamic Glaze

This Pear & Gorgonzola Salad is a classic Italian-inspired recipe that blends fresh mixed greens and tender baby spinach, tossed with thinly sliced pears and drizzled with Balsamic glaze. Some gorgonzola and toasted hazelnuts on top complement well the dish.

Italian Baked Chicken and Potatoes (Juicy, Crispy and One-Pan)

Italian Baked Chicken and Potatoes (Juicy, Crispy and One-Pan)

The ultimate rustic Italian dinner — juicy roasted chicken, golden potatoes, and garlic herb olive oil, all baked in one pan for maximum flavor and minimum effort.

Authentic Italian Chicken Cutlets (My Mom’s Cotoletta Recipe)

Authentic Italian Chicken Cutlets (My Mom’s Cotoletta Recipe)

Golden, crispy, and tender inside — these authentic Italian chicken cutlets are my mom’s recipe straight from Treviso. Perfect for quick dinners, sandwiches, and chicken parm!

3 Easy Roasted Zucchini Recipes

3 Easy Roasted Zucchini Recipes

These 3 roasted zucchini recipes — from chef-inspired pan-roasted spears to classic oven-baking and crispy air frying — deliver perfectly caramelized, flavorful zucchini every time.

What to cook in September: seasonal produce guide

What to cook in September: seasonal produce guide

Celebrate September with seasonal Italian recipes using tomatoes, figs, peaches, potatoes, and more. This guide blends new creations with timeless classics, all inspired by the Mediterranean diet and New York’s vibrant farmers’ markets. Eat seasonally, cook simply, and savor every bite.

Fig & Prosciutto Salad with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

Fig & Prosciutto Salad with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

This Fresh Fig & Prosciutto Arugula Salad is the ultimate late-summer dish! Sweet figs, creamy goat cheese, crunchy pecans, and salty prosciutto come together for a light, flavorful, and elegant salad that’s perfect for entertaining or an easy weeknight dinner.

Panzanella Salad Recipe

Panzanella Salad Recipe

Celebrate summer with this authentic Tuscan Panzanella — a rustic bread and tomato salad tossed with basil, cucumbers, and a bright red wine vinegar dressing. Fresh, colorful, and bursting with flavor!

Homemade Orecchiette

Homemade Orecchiette

Learn how to make authentic orecchiette pasta from scratch using just semolina and water. Step-by-step instructions for shaping, cooking, and pairing this classic Puglian pasta.