Italian
Our Italian recipes will make you say “buon appetito.” Check out our classic Italian recipes and our quick and easy recipes, too!
Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies
I recently found this old family recipe in my mom’s kitchen. I made a few adjustments to streamline the process, and the cookies turned out wonderfully. —Shawn Barto, Winter Garden, Florida
Mexican Chocolate Biscotti
Nancy C. Evans of Phoenix, Arizona captured the spicy cinnamon flavor of Mexican chocolate in her original recipe for biscotti....
Chocolate Almond Pizzelles
If you love fun baking gadgets, you'll enjoy making these crispy, almond-flavored cookies, which get their unique waffle design from...
Chocolate Swirl Panini
Pretty chocolate swirls throughout the interior of these tender Italian-style rolls make them a must-try. The tempting treats really stand...
Tangerine Chocolate Semifreddo
When I wanted a new frozen treat for my family, I came up with this citrusy, chocolaty version of classic...
Vegetarian Egg Strata
“I used to make this with turkey or chicken sausage, but adapted it for a vegetarian friend, and it was...
Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Pizzelle
I've experimented with different varieties of pizzelle recipes, but this is definitely a favorite. My dad likes to help make...
Must-Have Tiramisu
This is the perfect guilt-free version of a classic dessert. My friends even say that they prefer my lighter recipe...
Garden Bounty Panzanella Salad
My sister gave me fresh tomatoes and basil, so I made a bread salad known as Panzanella. The longer it...
Three-Cheese Tomato Garlic Bread
Topped with tomatoes, olives and artichoke hearts, these sumptuous slices can kick off dinner as an appetizer or accompany your...
Chocolate Dunk-Shot Biscotti
“These are great with a hot drink!” These crunchy bites are perfect with after-dinner coffee or as a morning treat....
Triple-Layer Chocolate Cake
Crunchy pecans and coconut fill each layer of this tempting cake spread with a homemade cream cheese frosting. Big slices...
Black Forest Panettone Pudding
My chocolate-cherry bread pudding uses Panettone, the holiday bread people often receive but aren't sure how to use. I make...
Red Wine and Chocolate Cupcakes
Red wine and chocolate make an amazing pairing, especially in these rich, elegant cupcakes made for my mother’s birthday. She...
Italian Steak Bruschetta
This recipe combines my favorite things to eat: toast, steak, bruschetta topping and delicious pancetta. It's looks so pretty on...
Toasted Hazelnut and Chocolate Ice Cream
The flavors in this ice cream take me back to European vacations I've enjoyed in the past. I am a...
Double Chocolate, Orange and Hazelnut Biscotti
Biscotti are easier to make than you might think, and they’re delicious with breakfast or as a snack. They store...
Garlic Bread with Herbs
No Italian meal is complete without bread. This garlic herb version comes from our home economists. If desired, top with...
Snowcapped Gingerbread Biscotti
This recipe is one of my favorites to add to my holiday cookie trays. The cookies blend the great flavor...
Olive-Onion Cheese Bread
This luscious cheese bread will have your guests reaching for more. The cheese, onions, and olives make this bread a...
Double Shot Espresso Ganache Cake
The Place is "Harry's Bar" in Venice, Italy, and my recipe is a near-perfect re-creation of their double shot Espresso...
Ricotta Nut Torte
This pretty layered Italian cake is called cassata. It takes some time to prepare this eye-catching dessert but it conveniently...
Stuffed French Bread
If you need a hearty appetizer, look no further than this savory stuffed bread. No dipping sauce is required for...
Appetizer Artichoke Bread
Family and friends refer to this as "Maureen's Party Bread" and request it for many gatherings. Serve it as an...
Butter Brickle Biscotti
These twice-baked toffee cookies are a must with coffee at Christmastime. They also make great gifts from the kitchen.—Darlene Brenden,...
Herbed Bread Slices
—Margaret Wampler, Butler, Pennsylvania
Garlic Cheese Bread Slices
“People love the topping on this garlic bread. It’s so tasty. Sometimes I switch it up for my son by...
Crispy Herb Bread
Ruby Williams uses herbs to fix this better-for-you garlic bread, which has lots of flavor but little fat. "I live...
Broiled Beef N Mushroom Bread
My sister-in-law fixed this as a spur-of-the-moment lunch one Sunday several years ago. I had her write down the ingredients...
Basil-Garlic Cheese Bread
Here's a crusty, crunchy bread that goes together in minutes and is great with all kinds of pasta dishes! Deni...