Nostalgic Italian Recipes, Simple Ingredients

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Here you'll find nostalgic Italian recipes using simple ingredients. All recipes are clear, detailed, and celebrate the art of simple Italian cooking!

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Italian Winter Favorites

Warm up with Italian comfort food, featuring hearty pastas, cozy soups, and sweet treats made for the season.

Game Day Recipes

Easy Italian game day recipes made for sharing, from crowd-pleasing appetizers to hearty dishes perfect for parties.

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Italian Desserts

From classic Italian biscotti to a smooth budino, the best desserts are here!

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Newest Recipes

Discover my latest Italian recipes, fresh from the kitchen and ready for you to try!

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Italian Pasta Recipes

From easy weeknight meals to baked pastas and traditional classics, there's a perfect bowl of pasta waiting for you!

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Hi, I'm Maria!

Italian food is awesome - lets make some together! I'm an Italian-American nurse practitioner and passionate home cook. I share nostalgic Italian recipes using simple ingredients. My recipes are inspired by the traditional Italian food I grew up with, and all the other delicious food I've loved along the way.

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