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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
Caprese Salad with Burrata — composed recipe plated
320P 16gC 10gF 24g
composed

Caprese Salad with Burrata

Caprese salad with creamy burrata, ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and aged balsamic for an elegant summer starter.

Beginner 10m$$
saladitalianamerican
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 Chicken Caesar Salad — composed recipe plated
480P 40gC 18gF 28g
composed

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Grilled chicken Caesar salad with a from-scratch anchovy-garlic dressing, shaved Parmesan, and garlic croutons.

Intermediate 35m$$
saladchickenamerican
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

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