A Taste of Italy: 15 Simple Recipes for Any Home Cook
Italy is a country renowned for its rich culinary heritage, where every meal tells a story and every ingredient is a celebration of flavor. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, the allure of Italian cuisine is irresistible, offering a delightful blend of simplicity and sophistication.
We’ll take you on a flavorful journey through 15 simple recipes that capture the essence of Italy, making it easy for any home cook to recreate these beloved dishes.
Porcini Risotto
The ultimate comfort with our Porcini Risotto recipe—earthy porcini mushrooms blended with creamy Arborio rice, creating a luxurious, flavorful delight.
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One Pot Vegan Minestrone Soup
This hearty one pot vegan minestrone soup is packed with seasonal vegetables, beans, lentils and grains. Perfect comforting vegan soup full of flavor!
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Italian Lemon Cookies
These Italian lemon cookies are soft olive oil lemon cookies, filled with a tangy gooey lemon curd, then dipped in a lemon basil syrup.
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Crispy Baked Eggplant Parmesan
This is the best crispy baked eggplant parmesan! We used cornflakes for flavor and crunch. This recipe is super easy to make and it is baked on one sheet pan.
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Antipasto Platter
Easy to assemble, this Antipasto Platter can feed a large crowd or make the perfect date night dinner at home for 2 with gluten free options.
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Instant Pot Pork Ragu
This easy to make Instant Pot Pork Ragu can also be made in a Dutch oven. It’s perfect with pasta, polenta, or risotto.
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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
This classic Italian Pasta Salad recipe is colorful and full of big flavor ingredients! Tossed in an easy homemade Italian Dressing and chilled. Easy recipe
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Italian Baked Meatballs
Italian Meatballs are so fast and easy to make! Two types of meat give these baked meatballs big flavor and keeps them moist. 20 minutes to cook!
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Slow Cooker Italian Chicken And Potatoes
Tender, fall-off-the-bone Slow Cooker Italian Chicken is only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to prep! Click for video recipe to make crockpot chicken legs!
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Zesty Italian Pinwheels Recipe
Roll up lunch with Italian Pinwheels! These savory snacks are packed with meat, cheese and herbs. They’re easy to assemble and make a great appetizer for parties.
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Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs
A comfort food classic made even better! Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs is hearty and wholesome and ready in a flash! It’s a cost effective meal for large families and perfect for potlucks!
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Cheesy Pizza Pasta Casserole
This easy, cheesy Pizza Pasta Casserole is an quick and hearty weeknight dinner and a guaranteed hit with the whole family! 30 minute meal (or less!)
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Keto Tuscan Chicken (Healthy Olive Garden Copycat)
This Keto Tuscan Chicken is a low-carb version of a restaurant favorite – make it at home in less than an hour! All the flavor and only 9 grams net carbs!
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Keto Zucchini Lasagna (Meat Lovers Recipe)
This Easy Keto Zucchini Lasagna is a meat lovers dream come true! Not only is keto lasagna low carb, it’s a great way to sneak extra veggies into your diet!
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Tasty Italian Sausage Sandwich (With Peppers And Onions)
This hot and toasty Italian sausage sandwich is bursting with flavor. Spicy peppers and sausage mingle with marinara sauce in a toasted bun.
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15 Most Annoying Habits of American Tourists When Dining Abroad
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