Italian Recipes

A super easy appetizer that amps up the wow factor! Pears baked in honey and fine Italian balsamic, plus sweet burrata cheese, are rolled up in flavorful prosciutto di parma. Depending on the season, substitute with peaches or figs.

One of the finest portions of Iberico pork available, it’s almost a crime to think it might be a secret to many. As the name implies, Secreto means secret. A hidden cut sourced from the shoulder; this relatively small portion typically weighs around 10-15 ounces. Unbelievably juicy and well-marbled, it’s best served lightly seasoned and quickly grilled.

An easy way to incorporate that wonderful truffle flavor to an otherwise bland dish, our recipe for truffle polenta is quick, and simple yet super delicious. We use Tealdi's instant Polenta with truffles and make it extra flavorful and creamy by adding truffle butter and a cream cheese.

An easy way to make a luxurious appetizer - toast some crusty French bread, slice and top with an aromatic mix of garlic, truffle oil and shaved fresh black truffles.

There's nothing more delicious than home-made pasta, especially our super healthy recipe for pumpkin gnocchi. Baking the pumpkin instead of boiling it ensures you don't have any excess water and the gnocchi is plump and firm. Note: substitute for Parmigiano Reggiano if you can't find Grana Padano.

This decadent combination of creamy Mascarpone cheese (similar - but better! - to cream cheese) and Nutella spread supplies that luxurious finishing touch to a romantic or festive evening. And it's made in mere minutes, with no cook time! We're in love!

This sophisticated dessert is beautiful to serve and really delicious. We also love how easy it is to make, requiring no baking and no cooking (well, unless you consider boiling cream cooking!). You can substitute the raspberries for strawberries, blueberries, or whatever fruit is in season.

A light and fluffy cake gets loaded with fresh seasonal fruit and a sweet orange syrup! Our Ricotta Cake is perfect to serve with afternoon coffee and tea, or as a fresh dessert paired with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Yum!

A great risotto is always amazing, but when you pair it with fresh truffles, lots of cheese and top it with plump and meaty scallops, it becomes a mouthwatering masterpiece. Every chef should have this truffle scallop risotto recipe in their repertoire!

A decadent cake made with ready-made crepes is also oh-so-easy and perfect for the hectic holiday season.

We dare you to stop at one! These addictive Nutella cake balls are made with decadent chocolate hazelnut cream, whipped with cream and dipped with premium bittersweet baking chocolate. Perfect for holiday gift baskets!

This sophisticated appetizer looks so elegant and is so delicious, nobody will believe it takes 30 minutes to make! We took polenta from an uninspired main to an elegant start, coating it in in panko and baking until crunchy and paired with a creamy and intense blue cheese dip.

Risotto is already a wonderful dish, but when you pair it with luxurious truffle oil and delicious mushrooms, it takes the dish to a whole new level. Parmigiano "crackers" look elegant and are so incredibly easy to make, you'll be tempted to serve them along with any dish.

A great, foolproof biscotti recipe is something that every baker (even the weekend-warrior type) should have in his or her arsenal. Our walnut biscotti recipe is simple and easy, and turns out some deliciously crunchy biscotti with just enough sweetness and to amp up the wow factor, we dipped them in tempered chocolate for a “corner bakery look” and incredible flavor. Storage: plain biscotti can be stored in an airtight container for several weeks (note that they will turn harder as days pass). If you choose to dip them in chocolate like we did, they will last a 3-4 days.

A shaving of fresh truffle crowns these delicious deviled eggs infused with creamy truffles stracciatella cheese from Italy in this incredible deviled eggs recipe.

Fresh mozzarella is elevated to fabulous levels with a quick marinade in walnut oil and zesty Piment D' Espellete. Matched with sweet strawberries and juicy cherry tomatoes to balance out that heat, it's a match made in summer-produce heaven.

A delicious and easy pasta and salmon recipe that's filled with decadent cream, loads of parmigiana cheese, and our flaky baked salmon.

With a sumptuously light and creamy texture, and a decadently rich chocolate flavor, our Dark Chocolate and Nutella Gelato is perfect for a luxurious dessert - summer or winter! Top them with our Easy Candied Almonds or go the easy route with our Spanish Caramelized Walnuts.

A traditional dish for Easter, Hot Cross Buns are delicious and decorative, serving to bring the Easter celebration spirit to the table. Make sure to make these with enough time to let them rise, as hot cross buns are a bit time-intensive. The results though are totally worth it!

A country classic, gone sophisticated! You'll love these little cornbread bites topped with fresh truffled stracciatella cheese, and a shaving of fresh truffle. The stretchy, creamy straciatella is the perfect topping for these sweet mini appetizers.

Ever wonder how to make plump, delicious ravioli from scratch at home? Here you go! Making your own pasta, in this case Ravioli, is not as complicated as it sounds. Our recipe for Pumpkin and Pancetta Ravioli is served with a creamy butter and sage sauce, and topped with chopped nuts - the perfect dish for cool nights and crisp fall days!

A fresh and bright appetizer of fresh salmon, smoked salmon and scallops. The acidity of the lime juice "cooks" the raw seafood, ceviche-style, so the recipe doesn't require cooking, but it's still safe to eat.

For the lover of seafood, it doesn't get any better than a traditional risotto di mare - seafood risotto. We designed this as an appetizer, to be served on small bowls at parties where you don't want to fill up with just one thing. However, you can serve these in regular plates and bigger portions (the servings will change from 6 to 2).

Craving some easy and comforting this fall? This is the pizza for your autumn menu! Topped with sweet squash, carrots and red bell peppers that have been tossed in warm fall spices, it's not only delicious, it's also super nutritious as well. We picked shredded mozzarella for a mild flavor, but you can pick blue cheese or goat cheese instead. Also, make the most of what's seasonally available and add apples or pears if that's more your taste. You can also easily take this vegetarian by removing the bacon, and vegan by removing the cheese.

When in season, artichokes are an easy and delicious vegetable to incorporate to your menu. This simple recipe for artichokes makes for a healthy snack option, or a fabulous appetizer.

A great alternative to the whole roasted lamb leg or a long-cooking rack, these lamb tenderloin rolls are made in less than an hour and combine the mild flavor of lamb with the richness of great French Comte cheese and the salty-sweet flavor of Italian prosciutto.

These fluffy, creamy cannoli pancakes are our new breakfast addiction! It's the perfect way to wake up, with a mascarpone and ricotta filling that's light and decadent, with pistachio and chocolate chips to boot!

A delicious combination of flavors and textures, this healthy prosciutto and goat cheese frittata is a protein and antioxidant powerhouse, packed full with healthy spinach and protein-loaded eggs. You can prepare this in advance and serve it cold, or warm it up with a few minutes in the oven. Substitute Prosciutto with Serrano or Iberico, and if you're not into goat cheese, any soft cheese will do.