Italian

A gourmet serving of octopus and potato salad seasoned with parsley and lemon in a white ceramic bowl. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • 800 g fresh octopus
  • 300 g potatoes
  • 300 g water (use 250 g if the octopus is frozen)
  • 50 g dry white wine
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 onion
  • 40 g extra virgin olive oil
  • 50 g lemon juice

Octopus and Potato Salad (Thermomix Recipe)

Learn how to make the perfect Octopus and Potato Salad using your Thermomix. A tender, fresh, and gourmet Mediterranean classic with…

  • 26/01/2026
(5 / 5)
Different shaped shortcrust pastry cookies arranged on a baking sheet with parchment paper after baking. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • 300 g all-purpose flour (00)
  • 130 g softened butter (left out of the fridge for about an hour)
  • 80 g sugar
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla baking powder (optional)
  • The yellow part of the zest of 1 organic lemon (to taste)

Shortcrust Pastry Cookies

The ultimate recipe for perfect shortcrust pastry cookies in just 3 steps. Elastic dough with softened butter that holds its shape.

  • 21/01/2026
(5 / 5)
A smooth ball of golden shortcrust pastry dough on a table with cookie cutters View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • 300 g flour 00
  • 130 g softened butter (left out of the fridge for about an hour)
  • 80 g sugar
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla baking powder
  • The yellow part of the zest of 1 organic lemon (to taste)

How to make the perfect shortcrust pastry…

Discover how to make the perfect shortcrust pastry for tarts and cookies. Using the softened butter method for an elastic and…

  • 16/01/2026
(5 / 5)
A rustic Italian jam tart made with spelt flour, decorated with lattice strips on top. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • 70 g (¼ cup + 1 tbsp) Water
  • 300 g (~2.5 cups) Spelt flour
  • 35 g (3 tbsp) Extra virgin olive oil
  • 35 g (3 tbsp) Corn oil (or any neutral vegetable oil)
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • 100 g (½ cup) Brown sugar
  • Vanilla extract or grated lemon zest (to taste)
  • 1 jar Fruit jam (your favorite flavor)

Vegan spelt flour tart egg-free and butter-free…

Are you looking for a wholesome, rustic tart that is also suitable for a vegan diet? This vegan spelt flour tart (known in Italy…

  • 14/01/2026
(5 / 5)
Freshly shaped potato gnocchi with classic fork ridges on a floured surface. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) Red potatoes
  • 500 g (~4 cups) All-purpose flour (00 flour)
  • 2 Egg yolks
  • Fine salt to taste

Authentic Homemade Potato Gnocchi – The Traditional…

Making homemade potato gnocchi is a beloved tradition in many Italian families. The secret to a perfect result lies in choosing the right…

  • 13/01/2026
(5 / 5)
Authentic Neapolitan Pastiera Easter cake with a traditional lattice crust and powdered sugar. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • All-purpose Flour: 500 g (~4 cups)
  • Margarine (or butter): 150 g (~5.3 oz or 2/3 cup)
  • Eggs: 3 whole
  • Vanilla: 1 sachet (or 1 tsp extract)
  • Lemon Zest: Grated zest of ½ lemon
  • Sugar: 200 g (~1 cup)
  • Salt: A pinch
  • Cooked Wheat (Grano Cotto): 500 g (~1.1 lbs or 17.6 oz)
  • Ricotta di Fruscella (or fresh Ricotta): 500 g (~1.1 lbs or 17.6 oz)
  • Milk: 200 g (~¾ cup or 7 oz)
  • Eggs: 6 whole
  • Sugar: 180 g (~¾ cup + 2 tbsp)
  • Butter: 40 g (~3 tbsp or 1.4 oz)
  • Orange Blossom Water: 1 vial (approx. 2 tsp)
  • Candied Fruit: 100 g (~3.5 oz or 2/3 cup) — optional
  • Powdered Sugar: For dusting

Thermomix neapolitan pastiera – the heart of…

If there is one dessert that represents the soul of Neapolitan pastry and the essence of Italian Easter, it is undoubtedly…

  • 12/01/2026
(5 / 5)
Golden-brown sausage and stracchino puff pastry rolls arranged on a white serving plate. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • Puff Pastry: 1 square roll
  • Fresh Sausage: 250 g (approx. 8.8 oz)
  • Stracchino Cheese: 150 g (approx. 5.3 oz)
  • Egg: 1 (for brushing)
  • Sesame or Poppy Seeds: As needed (optional, for decoration)

Sausage and Stracchino Puff Pastry Rolls

This is a very simple and super-fast recipe, perfect for appetizers, happy hour snacks, or a buffet. These savory rolls —also known…

  • 12/01/2026
(5 / 5)
Authentic bolognese meat sauce without milk and broth View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • 1.1 lbs (500 g) ground beef
  • 0.5 lbs (250 g) ground pork
  • 5.3 oz (150 g) Prosciutto Crudo (whole piece to be finely minced or hand-cut into tiny bits) or same quantity sausage
  • 6.3 cups (1.5 L) tomato purée (passata)
  • 5 fresh basil leaves
  • Extra virgin olive oil, as needed (at least 1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup (approx. 200 ml) dry red wine
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 onion
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Authentic bolognese meat sauce: family recipe

This style of bolognese meat sauce (ragù) is a family heirloom passed down to me. It's the one we use for…

  • 23/12/2025
(5 / 5)
A steaming bowl of buckwheat pizzoccheri pasta with cubes of potatoes, Swiss chard, and melted alpine cheese. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • Pizzoccheri pasta: 500 g (approx. 1.1 lbs) — ideally artisanal buckwheat pasta from Valtellina
  • Potatoes: 250 g (approx. 9 oz)
  • Swiss Chard: 250 g (approx. 9 oz), cleaned
  • Bitto Cheese: 100 g (approx. 3.5 oz)
  • Choice of Cheese: 100 g (Casera, Branzi, or Fontina)
  • Parmigiano Reggiano: 100 g, grated
  • Butter: 100 g
  • Garlic: 2 cloves
  • Sage leaves: 10 leaves
  • Salt: to taste

Italian Pizzoccheri della Valtellina with Chard

Discover the authentic recipe for Pizzoccheri della Valtellina with Swiss chard. A delicious buckwheat pasta dish with potatoes, melted Bitto cheese,…

  • 20/12/2025
(5 / 5)
A baking dish of bright orange carrot gnocchi covered in creamy white béchamel sauce and a golden parmesan crust. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • Carrots: 400 g (14 oz)
  • Potatoes: 400 g (14 oz) – floury/starchy potatoes like Russets are best
  • All-purpose Flour: 350 g (approx. 2 ¾ cups)
  • Durum Wheat Semolina Flour: 50 g (approx. ⅓ cup)
  • Egg: 1
  • Parmigiano Reggiano: 2 tablespoons
  • Béchamel Sauce: 500 ml (approx. 2 cups)
  • Parmigiano Reggiano: Plenty, for sprinkling
  • Butter: A few knobs for the dish
  • Coarse Salt: For the boiling water

Baked Carrot and Potato Gnocchi with Béchamel

Learn how to make soft, homemade carrot and potato gnocchi. Baked with creamy béchamel sauce and parmesan for a perfect golden…

  • 19/12/2025
(5 / 5)
A close-up of a bowl of creamy pasta (orecchiette, fusilli, penne or maccheroni) tossed with the mashed broccoletti, garlic and anchovy sauce. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • 400 gr of pasta (e.g., maccheroni, penne, orecchiette, fusilli)
  • 600 gr of broccoletti (3–4 heads, depending on size)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 4 fillets of anchovies in oil
  • q.s. fresh or dried chili pepper (to taste)
  • q.s. extra virgin olive oil
  • q.s. coarse salt
  • q.s. fine salt
  • q.s. black pepper

Pasta with Broccoletti

Classic Italian pasta with broccoletti, garlic and anchovies.

  • 16/12/2025
(5 / 5)
A beautifully baked ricotta and apple Bundt cake (Ciambella) dusted with powdered sugar, sitting on a wooden cutting board, showing the soft texture. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • All-Purpose Flour (250 g - 2 cups - 8.8 oz)
  • Fresh Ricotta Cheese (250 g - 1 cup - 8.8 oz)
  • Granulated Sugar (150 g - ¾ cup - 5.3 oz)
  • Whole Milk (50 ml - 3 tbsp plus 1 tsp - 1.7 fl oz)
  • Large Eggs (2 units)
  • Baking Powder (1 packet/16g - 1 tbsp - 0.5 oz)
  • Apples (2 medium units)
  • Brown Sugar (to taste - 2 tbsp approx. - q.b.)
  • Powdered Sugar (for dusting) (to taste - to taste - q.b.)
  • Mini Chocolate Chips (optional) (2 tbsp - 2 tbsp - 1 oz)

Easy Ricotta and Apple Bundt Cake with…

A soft, fragrant ring cake (ciambella), featuring tender ricotta cheese and sweet apples mixed right into the batter. This is a simple, wholesome…

  • 12/12/2025
(5 / 5)
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