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Authentic Tuscan & Italian Family Recipes

Welcome to Cooking my Dreams! Here you can find Tuscan and Italian recipes, from authentic traditional dishes passed down from my family traditions to modern Italian recipes, all explained simply for home cooks. You'll also find a wide range of Pasta recipes in all shapes and forms because, well, we absolutely love pasta!

  • Classic Italian Recipes
  • 30 Minutes or Less
  • Pizza & Focaccia
  • Pasta

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Popular Tuscan Classics

  • Classic Tuscan Lasagna (with Ragù and Béchamel)
  • tuscan ragù sauce in a terracotta pot with a bay leaf on top.
    Traditional Tuscan Ragù (Meat Sauce)
  • oval baking dish with baked pasta on a grey towel
    Pasta al Forno (Classic Pasta Bake)

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
  • Lasagna
  • Gnocchi
  • Risotto

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30 Minute Meals

Short on time or energy (or both)? These 30 minute (or less) meals are perfect for a flavorful no-fuss dinner!

  • bowl of pumpkin gnocchi soup next to a dutch oven.
    Spicy & Smoky Pumpkin Gnocchi Soup
  • penne arrabbiata in a bowl with a fork and a chili pepper.
    Penne all'Arrabbiata (Spicy Tomato Sauce)
  • lemon shrimp orzo in a skillet.
    Lemon Shrimp Scampi Orzo
  • mushroom risotto in a bowl.
    Easy Creamy Mushroom Risotto

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About Jess

Hi, I'm Jess! 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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Easy Pasta Dishes

Super easy pasta dishes, perfect for a weeknight family dinner, with simple ingredients and short cooking time.

  • bowl of tomato tortellini soup on a white table.
    Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup
  • two terracotta bowls with pasta and beans on a green towel.
    Pasta e Fagioli (Traditional Italian Pasta and Beans)
  • bowl with sausage and leek orzo on top of a towel with a spoon inside.
    Creamy Italian Sausage and Leek Orzo
  • two bowls with butternut squash pasta with sausage and spinach.
    Butternut Squash Pasta with Italian Sausage and Spinach

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  • italian caprese salad with grilled eggplant on a black plate.
    Caprese Salad with Grilled Eggplant
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    18 Meatless Italian Spring Dinner Recipes
  • mascarpone cream in a bowl surrounded by berries.
    Easy Mascarpone Cream (Eggless)
  • easter table with a pastiera, eggs, and flower vase.
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  • two plates with tiramisu next to the serving dish and ingredients.
    Classic Tiramisù Recipe
  • collage of four italian lemon desserts
    10 Best Italian Lemon Dessert Recipes

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Popular Recipes

  • oval baking dish with baked pasta on a grey towel
    Pasta al Forno (Classic Pasta Bake)
  • Classic Tuscan Lasagna (with Ragù and Béchamel)
  • tuscan ragù sauce in a terracotta pot with a bay leaf on top.
    Traditional Tuscan Ragù (Meat Sauce)
  • Pollo al Limone (Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken)
  • Best Italian Cold Artichoke Dip
  • overhead photo of black plate with pasta
    Pasta with Easy Creamy Eggplant Sauce

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Traditional Italian Recipes

  • italian orange fennel salad on a serving dish topped with pine nuts.
    Simple Italian Orange and Fennel Salad
  • two small ramekins with single portions of tiramisu.
    Quick & Easy Tiramisù for Two (small batch)
  • portion of seafood lasagna on a plate in front of the baking dish.
    Creamy Seafood Lasagna (with frozen seafood mix)
  • serving dish full of candied almonds on a white cloth.
    Addormenta Suocere (Italian Candied Almonds)
  • simple green beans in a serving dish with almonds and garlic.
    Simple Italian Green Beans
  • chocolate salami sliced on paper next to biscuits and hazelnuts.
    Easy Italian Chocolate Salami (Eggless)

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