Vegetarian Recipes

The most famous Italian dessert in the world. Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers enveloped in a rich, ethereal mascarpone cream, heavily dusted with cocoa powder.

Unlike traditional fluffy focaccia, this Ligurian specialty consists of two paper-thin, unleavened sheets of dough sandwiching a layer of molten, tangy Stracchino cheese.

The original Neapolitan fast food. A smaller, softer Margherita pizza, folded into quarters like a wallet ('portafoglio') to be eaten while walking.

A staple of Neapolitan street food. Creamy mashed potatoes mixed with cheese and herbs, breaded, and deep-fried into golden cylinders.

Fried pizza pockets from Puglia. Soft, yeasted dough stuffed with a classic filling of crushed tomatoes, mozzarella, and oregano, sealed and deep-fried.

The classic Italian antipasto or snack. Grilled rustic bread rubbed with raw garlic and topped with heavily seasoned, juicy ripe tomatoes.

A rich, rib-sticking dish from the Alpine regions of Italy. Creamy polenta heavily enriched with melted butter and copious amounts of local mountain cheeses.

A hearty, thick, comforting soup made with seasonal vegetables, beans, and small pasta, topped with a generous grating of Parmesan cheese.

A spectacular savory pie from Genoa, traditionally made with 33 incredibly thin layers of pastry, filled with ricotta, spinach, and whole eggs baked inside.

Layers of fried eggplant, rich tomato sauce, fresh basil, and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese, baked until bubbling and golden.

Soft potato dumplings baked in a rich, bubbling tomato sauce with fresh basil and molten, stringy mozzarella cheese.

A legendary pasta dish from the Amalfi Coast featuring fried zucchini, garlic, basil, and a creamy emulsion of Provolone del Monaco cheese.