Breakfast Recipes

A rustic, moist, classic Italian apple cake. Loaded with fruit, lightly scented with lemon and vanilla, and perfect for breakfast.

A thick, frosty, whipped coffee dessert-drink served cold in Italian cafes during the summer. Perfect for a quick, sweet caffeine boost.

A comforting Northern Italian breakfast using leftover polenta, pan-fried until crispy, and topped with melted cheese and a fried egg.

Traditional Sicilian fried pastries, light as air, filled with sweet ricotta cream and decorated with candied fruit.

A rustic, buttery shortcrust pastry tart filled with sweet fruit jam, featuring a classic lattice top. A staple in every Italian household.

A quick, savory Neapolitan breakfast or light meal consisting of eggs poached directly in a rich, spicy tomato and garlic sauce.

The most classic Italian homemade breakfast. A simple, rustic, lemon-scented ring cake made with olive oil instead of butter, perfect for dipping in milk.

Soft, pillowy, yeast-leavened Italian doughnuts, rolled in granulated sugar and heavily piped with vanilla pastry cream or Nutella.

A legendary Roman breakfast pastry. A light, slightly sweet brioche-style bun sliced open and generously stuffed with freshly whipped cream.

A specialty from Puglia, often eaten mid-morning. A soft, dimpled flatbread embedded with cherry tomatoes and olives, baked in lots of olive oil.

Incredibly light, fluffy, and tender pancakes made with fresh Italian ricotta cheese and bright lemon zest.

Classic Tuscan twice-baked almond cookies. Hard, crunchy, and specifically designed to be dunked in coffee or sweet wine.