ITALIAN KITCHEN CONFESSIONS

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

This post was updated since its first version of May 2020. Simply Roasted Bell Peppers is an easy recipe that will show you how is so easy and convenient to roast bell peppers at home with minimal clean up! This recipe is a family recipe, …

This authentic Sicilian Caponata recipe is a celebration of Sicily’s rich culinary heritage. A sweet-and-sour eggplant dish made with peppers, tomatoes, olives, and capers, it’s

Let’s learn how to make homemade pappardelle pasta from scratch! This is the perfect way to spend the time in a cold winter day, especially if you plan to pair it with ragu’, as I usually do. Your house will smell divine and all the family will …

Tiramisu (or Tiramisu’) is one of Italy’s most beloved desserts. Born in the heart of Veneto—specifically in Treviso during the 1970s—it quickly spread across the country and then around the world. The name means “pick me up,” and it’s easy to see why: this iconic dolce blends bold espresso-soaked ladyfingers with layers of luscious mascarpone cream and a dusting of cocoa powder. No baking, just bold flavor.

A summery bite-sized bruschetta topped with whipped ricotta, caramelized grilled peaches, crushed pistachios, and a drizzle of De Nigris vincotto. Elegant, simple, and perfect for aperitivo or entertaining.