Smooth and Creamy Polenta

A polenta recipe that delivers smooth, creamy results.

Perfect Risotto

Yes, you can get perfectly creamy, nutty risotto without half an hour of stirring.

Easy Roasted-Garlic Focaccia

This focaccia is soft, tender, chewy, and full of garlic flavor, and it takes just a few minutes of real work.

Peperonata (Sweet Bell Peppers With Olive Oil, Onion, and Tomatoes)

Light and Tender Potato Gnocchi With Sage-Butter Sauce

Delicious homemade potato gnocchi aren't out of reach.

Easy Roman Braised Artichoke Hearts (Carciofi alla Romana)

A classic recipe for artichoke hearts, from the heart of Italy.

Roman-Jewish Fried Artichokes (Carciofi alla Giudia)

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe With Garlic and Chili Flakes

An Italian vegetable side dish that can't be overcooked.

Creamy Risotto alla Milanese (Saffron Risotto)

Creamy, silky, and saffron-scented, this is one of the simplest and most luxurious of risottos.

Italian-Style Eggplant Parmesan (Melanzane alla Parmigiana)

A lighter eggplant Parmesan that makes the most of seasonal produce.

Crispy Fried Morel Mushrooms

Crisp, earthy, and slightly smoky.

Summer Vegetable Lasagna With Zucchini, Squash, Eggplant, and Tomato

Seriously Italian: Cardoons

Spring Ramp and Asparagus Frittata

A deliciously hassle-free showcase for great produce.

Caprese Salad

All you need are the freshest ingredients to make a simple caprese salad&mdashbut resist the balsamic vinegar.

Grilled Broccoli Rabe

Asparagus alla Milanese (Poached Asparagus With Fried Egg and Parmesan Cheese)

Three main ingredients, total springtime perfection.

Tuscan Ribollita With Summer Vegetables

A great way to use an overabundance of summer vegetables.

Roman Semolina Gnocchi (Gnocchi alla Romana)

A custardy oven-baked gnocchi made with semolina, egg, cheese, and butter.

Blistered-Tomato Pasta Salad With Basil

The new rules for a summertime standby.

Broiled Asparagus With Fried Egg and Gorgonzola

An explosion of flavor and texture.

Dinner Tonight: Warm Cannellini Bean and Herb Salad

Dinner Tonight: Orzo 'Risotto'

Braised Long Beans With Tomatoes, Garlic, and Mint

Proof that overcooked vegetables can be delicious.