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    Traditional & Modern Tuscan Italian Recipes

    Welcome to Cooking my Dreams! Here you can find Tuscan and Italian recipes from classic traditional dishes to new and modern interpretations. You'll also find a wide range of Pasta recipes in all shapes and forms because, well, we absolutely love pasta!

    Latest Pasta Recipes

    A wide selection of my favorite pasta recipes, from traditional Tuscan dishes to classic Italian recipes, to new and delicious pasta dishes. See all Pasta recipes →

    • bowl of seafood stew with ocean in the background.
      10+ Italian Seafood Dishes You've Probably Never Heard of
    • overhead photo of various bowls of pasta and sauces
      An Easy Guide to Italian Pasta Shapes and Sauces
    • oval baking dish with tomato cheese baked tortellini
      Cheesy Baked Tortellini with Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce

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    • 3 caprese bruschetta on a wooden board
      Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese Bruschetta
    • overhead of bowl full of grilled vegetables farro salad with a spoon
      Summer Farro Salad with Grilled Vegetables
    • overhead of pasta in a serving plate next to a picnic basket
      Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad
    • marinated roasted bell peppers in a white bowl
      Marinated Roasted Bell Peppers

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    Best Italian Classics

    Browse all the recipes in below classic Italian dishes categories to find all our best pasta, gnocchi, and risotto recipes. Which one will you cook next?

    • Fresh Pasta
    • Pasta
    • Gnocchi
    • Risotto

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    About Jess

    I'm Jess, I'm Italian, born and raised in Siena, Tuscany. Immigrated to the Netherlands with a true passion for food, travel, and everything handmade. I love to experiment, learn new skills, and share my knowledge about everything I do! This blog is my perfect escape to search for my path towards happiness. 🙂

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    New Recipes you'll love

    Find here all the new and most recently posted recipes, from all categories. See the complete Recipe Index for more →

    • 10 Delicious Seafood Ravioli Recipes
    • four risotto plates on a wooden table
      Ultimate Guide on how to cook the Perfect Risotto
    • 50+ Best Authentic Vegetarian Italian Recipes
    • Pollo al Limone (Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken)
    • eggplant parmesan slices on a blue plate with a fork and in a air fryer basket
      Easy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan Slices
    • large bowl with couscous and a spoon, next to a smaller bowl with a portion
      Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing
    • glasses with strawberry tiramisu surrounded by strawberries.
      Strawberry Tiramisù (with pasteurized eggs)
    • two terracotta bowl on linens with spoons and beans stew
      (Quick & Easy) Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Stew

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    Hi, I'm Jessica! Born and raised in Siena, Tuscany, I've been immersed in the rich traditions of Italian cuisine my entire life. Through my food blog, I hope to share a slice of Tuscan warmth and the genuine flavors that have been a part of my journey since childhood.

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    Popular Recipes

    • overhead plate with salmon ravioli in cream sauce
      Ricotta and Smoked Salmon Ravioli
    • black pepper with pici cacio e pepe pasta with a fork
      Pici Cacio e Pepe (Tuscan Pasta with Creamy Cheese and Black Pepper Sauce)
    • baked spinach ricotta cannelloni in a cheesy white sauce.
      Classic Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
    • Classic Tuscan Lasagna (with Ragù and Béchamel)
    • stack of frozen mirepoix portions
      Soffritto (Mirepoix): What it is, how to use and how to freeze
    • overhead photo of black plate with pasta
      Pasta with Easy Creamy Eggplant Sauce

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    Summer Recipes

    • bread and tomatoes on a wooden cutting board
      Classic Tomato Bruschetta
    • campari spritz in a glass next to orange slices and peanuts
      Campari Spritz
    • large bowl with couscous and a spoon, next to a smaller bowl with a portion
      Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing
    • glasses with strawberry tiramisu surrounded by strawberries.
      Strawberry Tiramisù (with pasteurized eggs)

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