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)

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.

Light and Tender Potato Gnocchi With Sage-Butter Sauce

Delicious homemade potato gnocchi aren't out of reach.

Italian-Style Eggplant Parmesan (Melanzane alla Parmigiana)

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

Caprese Salad

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

Blistered-Tomato Pasta Salad With Basil

The new rules for a summertime standby.

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

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe With Garlic and Chili Flakes

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

Easy Roman Braised Artichoke Hearts (Carciofi alla Romana)

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

Creamy Risotto alla Milanese (Saffron Risotto)

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

Roman-Jewish Fried Artichokes (Carciofi alla Giudia)

Grilled Broccoli Rabe

Tuscan Ribollita With Summer Vegetables

A great way to use an overabundance of summer vegetables.

Braised Long Beans With Tomatoes, Garlic, and Mint

Proof that overcooked vegetables can be delicious.

Seriously Italian: Cardoons

Roman Semolina Gnocchi (Gnocchi alla Romana)

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

Sicilian-Style Broccoli Rabe With Eggplant and Capers

A simplified versino of caponata—the classic sweet and sour Sicilian eggplant relish—tossed with bitter broccoli rabe.

Cook the Book: Deep-Fried Zucchini Blossoms

Crispy Fried Morel Mushrooms

Crisp, earthy, and slightly smoky.

Dinner Tonight: Warm Cannellini Bean and Herb Salad

Dinner Tonight: Orzo 'Risotto'

Asparagus alla Milanese (Poached Asparagus With Fried Egg and Parmesan ...

Three main ingredients, total springtime perfection.