Italian Recipes
Easy and traditional Italian recipes
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Italian food is more than recipes, it’s tradition, family, and culture. On this page, you’ll find simple Italian recipes I love.
At Speak Italian, food is often part of the learning journey. Exploring Italian recipes is a way to connect with the language naturally, through ingredients, expressions, and the stories behind each dish.
If you love cooking, travelling to Italy, or learning Italian, these recipes offer a taste of Italian culture beyond the classroom.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Parmigiana, also called parmigiana is an Italian dish made with fried, sliced eggplant layered with cheese and tomato sauce, then baked. The origin of the dish is claimed by the Southern regions of Calabria, Campania, Apulia, and Sicily.
Risotto with Parmesan Cheese
Risotto al Parmigiano Serves 4-6 people Origins: Northern Italy, particularly the Piedmont region as well as neighboring area across the Po Valley (such as Lombardy) As cooks refined the slow-cooking, starch-releasing method of preparing high-starch short-grain rice...
Tiramisu
Tiramisu Origin: Veneto and Friuli Venezia GiuliaThe words Tiramisu in Italian means literally ‘pick me up’ and because of the coffee and marsala used in this recipe it is certainly a pick me up dessert. Il Tiramisù è un dessert molto famoso in Italia. Il termine...
Tomato and Bocconcini salad – Insalata di Pomodori e Bocconcini
Tomato and Bocconcini salad – Insalata di Pomodori e Bocconcin Origins: From Southern Italy, specifically the Campania region around Naples and the Amalfi Coast. It is a modern, home-style variation of the world-famous Insalata Caprese, which was born on the island of...
Roasted Peppers, Zucchini and Eggplant – Peperoni, Zucchini e Melanzane arrostiti
Roasted Peppers, Zucchini and Eggplant – Peperoni, Zucchini e Melanzane arrostiti Origin: This dish of roasted peppers, zucchini and aubergines is an excellent accompaniment to all meats and fish. Questo piatto di Peperoni, Zucchini e Melanzane arrostiti è un'ottima...
Biscotti
BiscottiLong lasting in an airtight container (if they last) but so delicious and light to dunk in your coffee or with a glass of wine. Lunga durata in un contenitore ermetico (se durano) ma così deliziosi e leggeri da inzuppare nel caffè o con un bicchiere di...
Pollo Marsala – Chicken Marsala
Pollo Marsala – Chicken MarsalaGreat flavours with this favourite Italian dish. A typical dish from Northern Italy. Easy to prepare and delicious for a special occasion. Ottimi sapori con questo piatto italiano preferito. Un piatto tipico del Nord Italia. Facile da...