A Taste of Italy

Find hundreds of tried, tested and delicious Italian recipes, whether you’re looking for a quick dinner recipe or to learn how to make pasta from scratch. Here you’ll find authentic and traditional Italian recipes as well as those with a fun modern spin!

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A Taste of Italy

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Browse by Region

Italy has 20 distinct regions each with their own unique traditional dishes and ingredients. Browse our authentic Italian recipes by region:

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Orecchiette with Broccoli, Chilli and Garlic

An easy and delicious dinner ready in just 30 minutes!

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The taste of Italian Summer

Fresh and vibrant Italian recipes that are perfect for summer.

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Delicious dinner inspiration

Some of our favourite Italian dinner recipes for warm summer evenings.

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Ciao!

We’re Emily and Nathan. Our years living in Italy taught us how to cook authentic and delicious Italian food. We’re here to help you put a beautiful meal on the table with tried and tested recipes that you can trust.

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Delicious desserts

See our collection of incredible Italian desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.

5 Days of Fresh Italian Summer Dinners!
Simple, sunshine-filled meals to make your summer dinners feel effortless and delicious.

See what everyone’s raving about! These are our most popular Italian recipes. Tried, tested, and utterly delicious!

Italian Classics

Nothing beats traditional Italian home cooking, check out our collection of classic recipes!

3 Italian Sunday Dinner Menus
Get 3 FREE menus to create a traditional Italian feast at home (plus our latest recipes each week!)

Quick and Easy Pasta Recipes

Need dinner on the table in a hurry? These pasta recipes are super quick and don’t disappoint!

Homemade Fresh Pasta

Learn how to make beautiful fresh pasta at home with our step-by-step recipes.

Italian Sunday Lunch

These recipes are perfect for Sunday lunch (Pranzo della Domenica), slow-cooked, rich in flavour and family-friendly!

The Basics of Italian Cooking

Check out our thorough guides and tutorials teaching you the fundamentals in Italian cuisine.