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Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Lemon — composed recipe plated
160P 6gC 4gF 14g
composed

Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Lemon

Arugula salad with shaved Parmesan, lemon, and olive oil — Italian simplicity at its finest.

Beginner 10m$
saladitalianbeginner
Baked Ziti — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Baked Ziti

Ziti pasta baked with ricotta, mozzarella, and a simple meat sauce — Italian-American Sunday dinner comfort.

Beginner 1h$
beginnerbudgetitalian
Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Parmesan — Beef recipe plated
280P 26gC 4gF 18g
Beef

Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Parmesan

Paper-thin raw beef tenderloin with peppery arugula, shaved Parmesan, and lemon-caper dressing. Teaches precision slicing and raw meat handling.

Intermediate 20m$$$
beefdate-nightgluten-free
Braised Rabbit with Prosciutto and Broccoli Rabe — Lamb recipe plated
440P 34gC 8gF 30g
Lamb

Braised Rabbit with Prosciutto and Broccoli Rabe

The art of composed plates — multi-component timing, plating principles, and restaurant-level presentation at home.

Beginner 2h$
beefblanchingbraising
Bucatini all'Amatriciana — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Bucatini with guanciale, tomato, Pecorino, and chili — one of Rome's four iconic pasta dishes.

Intermediate 35m$$
intermediateitalianpasta
Cacio e Pepe — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Cacio e Pepe

Pecorino and black pepper pasta — Rome's simplest and most demanding dish, with just 3 ingredients.

Beginner 20m$
beginnerbudgetemulsion
Cacio e Pepe Risotto — Rice recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Rice

Cacio e Pepe Risotto

The cacio e pepe flavor profile applied to risotto — creamy, peppery, cheesy.

Intermediate 35m$
date-nightgluten-freeintermediate
Caponata (Sicilian Sweet and Sour Eggplant) — vegetables recipe plated
160P 3gC 18gF 9g
vegetables

Caponata (Sicilian Sweet and Sour Eggplant)

Caponata — Sicily's iconic sweet-and-sour eggplant with capers, olives, and pine nuts.

Intermediate 40m$
dairy-freegluten-freeintermediate
Cassoulet — Pork recipe plated
420P 32gC 10gF 26g
Pork

Cassoulet

The touchstone cuisines of Western cooking — fresh pasta, cassoulet, charcuterie, and the traditions of France and Italy.

Beginner 1h 30m$
beginnerbread-bakingchicken
Chicken Cacciatore — Chicken recipe plated
380P 35gC 8gF 22g
Chicken

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore — an Italian main dish Ready in 60 minutes. One-pot simplicity.

Intermediate 1h$
braisingchickendairy-free
Chicken Marsala — Chicken recipe plated
380P 35gC 8gF 22g
Chicken

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala — an Italian main dish Ready in 45 minutes.

Intermediate 45m$
chickenhigh-proteinintermediate
Chicken Parmesan — Chicken recipe plated
380P 35gC 8gF 22g
Chicken

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan — an Italian main dish Ready in 50 minutes.

Intermediate 50m$
chickenhigh-proteinintermediate
Chicken Piccata — Chicken recipe plated
380P 35gC 8gF 22g
Chicken

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata — an Italian main dish Ready in 40 minutes.

Intermediate 40m$
chickenhigh-proteinintermediate
Classic Meatballs in Marinara — beef recipe plated
420P 28gC 30gF 22g
beef

Classic Meatballs in Marinara

Classic Italian meatballs with a panade for tenderness, seared and simmered in marinara sauce.

Intermediate 50m$
beefcomfort-foodgluten-free
Classic Tomato Bruschetta — vegetables recipe plated
180P 4gC 22gF 9g
vegetables

Classic Tomato Bruschetta

Classic tomato bruschetta with ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil on toasted bread.

Beginner 15m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Creamy Polenta — Polenta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Polenta

Creamy Polenta

Slow-cooked cornmeal with butter and Parmesan — Northern Italy's answer to mashed potatoes.

Beginner 45m$
beginnerbudgetgluten-free
Duck Rillettes — Duck recipe plated
420P 30gC 4gF 32g
Duck

Duck Rillettes

The touchstone cuisines of Western cooking — fresh pasta, cassoulet, charcuterie, and the traditions of France and Italy.

Beginner 3h 30m$
beginnerdairy-freeduck
Eggplant Parmesan — vegetables recipe plated
180P 6gC 18gF 10g
vegetables

Eggplant Parmesan

Breaded eggplant slices layered with marinara and mozzarella, baked until bubbly — Italian-American comfort.

Intermediate 1h 30m$
eggplantintermediateitalian
Fettuccine Alfredo — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine tossed with butter and Parmesan until silky and glossy — the original Roman version, no cream.

Beginner 20m$
beginneritalianpasta
Focaccia — breads recipe plated
280P 8gC 42gF 8g
breads

Focaccia

Focaccia — an Italian bread Ready in 150 minutes.

Intermediate 2h 30m$
anti-inflammatorybreaddairy-free
Fresh Egg Pasta with Pork Ragù — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Fresh Egg Pasta with Pork Ragù

The touchstone cuisines of Western cooking — fresh pasta, cassoulet, charcuterie, and the traditions of France and Italy.

Beginner 3h$
beginnerchickeneggs
Fresh Mozzarella and Caprese — Appetizer recipe plated
280P 8gC 32gF 14g
Appetizer

Fresh Mozzarella and Caprese

The touchstone cuisines of Western cooking — fresh pasta, cassoulet, charcuterie, and the traditions of France and Italy.

Beginner 24h$
beginnerfrenchgluten-free
Garlic Bread — breads recipe plated
220P 5gC 26gF 11g
breads

Garlic Bread

Garlic bread with Parmesan compound butter on a toasted baguette — the essential pasta side.

Beginner 15m$
beginnerbudgetitalian
Garlic Parmesan Shrimp — shrimp recipe plated
280P 28gC 4gF 16g
shrimp

Garlic Parmesan Shrimp

Garlic Parmesan shrimp seared in brown butter with lemon and red pepper flakes in 15 minutes.

Beginner 15m$$
beginnergluten-freehigh-protein
Grilled Eggplant & Portobello Sandwich with Fresh Mozzarella and Romesco — Grilled recipe plated
180P 6gC 18gF 10g
Grilled

Grilled Eggplant & Portobello Sandwich with Fresh Mozzarella and Romesco

Where every culinary journey begins — knife skills, mise en place, and the vegetable techniques that form the foundation of all cooking.

Beginner 45m$
beginnergluten-freegrilling
Homemade Limoncello — Spirits recipe plated
150P 1gC 12gF 0g
Spirits

Homemade Limoncello

Classic Italian limoncello — lemon zest infused in vodka and sweetened with simple syrup. Served ice-cold as a digestivo.

Intermediate 336h$$
cocktaildairy-freegluten-free
Honey Nut Squash Gemelli — Pasta recipe plated
480P 14C 62F 20
Pasta

Honey Nut Squash Gemelli

Roasted honeynut squash blended into a silky, cream-free pasta sauce with brown butter, sage, and toasted walnuts.

Intermediate 45m$
pastavegetarianitalian
Italian Chopped Salad — composed recipe plated
360P 18gC 12gF 26g
composed

Italian Chopped Salad

Italian chopped salad with salami, fresh mozzarella, pepperoncini, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette.

Beginner 20m$$
americanbeginnergluten-free
Italian Sausage and Peppers — pork recipe plated
420P 22gC 18gF 28g
pork

Italian Sausage and Peppers

Italian sausage and peppers with browned links, sweet peppers, and a white wine pan sauce.

Beginner 30m$
beginnerbudgetcomfort-food
Jambalaya — Seafood recipe plated
340P 28gC 14gF 18g
Seafood

Jambalaya

The touchstone cuisines of Western cooking — fresh pasta, cassoulet, charcuterie, and the traditions of France and Italy.

Beginner 1h 30m$
beginnerchickendairy-free
Lamb Chops with Salsa Verde and White Bean Purée — Lamb recipe plated
550P 42C 24F 30
Lamb

Lamb Chops with Salsa Verde and White Bean Purée

Reverse-seared lamb chops with Italian salsa verde and creamy white bean purée. Refined but approachable.

Intermediate 1h 30m$$$
lambitalianintermediate
Lasagna Bolognese — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Lasagna Bolognese

Layers of rich meat ragù, creamy béchamel, and pasta sheets baked until golden — the definitive Italian lasagna.

Advanced 3h$$
advancedcomfort-fooditalian
Lemon-Herb Baked Tilapia — fish recipe plated
200P 34gC 2gF 6g
fish

Lemon-Herb Baked Tilapia

Lemon-herb baked tilapia with garlic and Italian herbs, flaky and golden in 15 minutes flat.

Beginner 20m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes — vegetables recipe plated
240P 6gC 34gF 10g
vegetables

Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes

Mediterranean stuffed tomatoes with herbed rice, pine nuts, currants, and olive oil.

Intermediate 45m$
dairy-freegluten-freegreek
Midnight Pasta (Pantry Pasta) — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Midnight Pasta (Pantry Pasta)

Anchovies, garlic, chili, breadcrumbs — a late-night masterpiece from the pantry.

Beginner 20m$
anti-inflammatorybeginnerbudget
Minestrone Soup — Soup recipe plated
280P 8gC 32gF 14g
Soup

Minestrone Soup

Where every culinary journey begins — knife skills, mise en place, and the vegetable techniques that form the foundation of all cooking.

Beginner 1h$
beginnerbread-bakingchicken
Mushroom and Lentil Bolognese — Plant-Based recipe plated
380P 30gC 12gF 22g
Plant-Based

Mushroom and Lentil Bolognese

Mushroom and Lentil Bolognese — an Italian main dish Ready in 90 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Great for meal prep.

Beginner 1h 30m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Mushroom Risotto — Rice recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Rice

Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Arborio rice with sautéed mushrooms, white wine, and Parmesan — Italy's most comforting rice dish.

Intermediate 45m$$
date-nightgluten-freeintermediate
Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough — breads recipe plated
280P 8gC 42gF 8g
breads

Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough

Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough — an Italian bread Ready in 1440 minutes.

Intermediate 24h$
anti-inflammatorybreaddairy-free
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

A southern Italian classic — spicy sausage, bitter greens, garlic, chili.

Intermediate 30m$
intermediateitalianpasta
Osso Buco alla Milanese — beef recipe plated
520P 42gC 18gF 28g
beef

Osso Buco alla Milanese

Braised veal shanks in white wine and vegetables, finished with bright gremolata — Milan's signature dish.

Advanced 3h$$$
advancedbeefbraising
Pan-Seared Cod with Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers — Seafood recipe plated
340P 28gC 14gF 18g
Seafood

Pan-Seared Cod with Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers

Pan-Seared Cod with Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers — an Italian main dish Ready in 30 minutes. Quick and easy.

Intermediate 30m$$
coddairy-freefish
Pan-Seared Scallops with Spinach Risotto and Shiitake Bacon — Seafood recipe plated
340P 28gC 14gF 18g
Seafood

Pan-Seared Scallops with Spinach Risotto and Shiitake Bacon

The art of composed plates — multi-component timing, plating principles, and restaurant-level presentation at home.

Beginner 45m$
chickenhigh-proteinintermediate
Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad) — composed recipe plated
280P 6gC 28gF 16g
composed

Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)

Panzanella with stale bread soaked in ripe tomato juices and red wine vinaigrette — Tuscan summer.

Beginner 20m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragù — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragù

Wide ribbon pasta with slow-braised beef short ribs in a rich red wine tomato sauce — Sunday dinner luxury.

Advanced 3h 30m$$
advancedbeefbraising
Pasta al Burro (Butter and Parmesan Pasta) — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Pasta al Burro (Butter and Parmesan Pasta)

The Italian child's comfort food. Deceptively simple — technique is everything.

Beginner 15m$
beginnerbudgetitalian
Pasta al Pesto Genovese — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Pasta al Pesto Genovese

Fresh basil pesto — the raw sauce that needs no cooking.

Beginner 20m$
beginneritaliankid-friendly
Pasta alla Gricia — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Pasta alla Gricia

Carbonara without the eggs — guanciale, Pecorino, black pepper. Rome's oldest pasta.

Intermediate 25m$$
intermediateitaliankid-friendly

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