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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 →

    • handmade ravioli on a table with a rolling pin and a cutter
      How to make perfect handmade Ravioli
    • oval baking dish with baked pasta on a grey towel
      Pasta al Forno (Classic Pasta Bake)
    • handmade pici pasta on a table
      How to make Pici Pasta (no tools needed)

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    Spring Ideas

    • Classic Tuscan Lasagna
    • "Pollo al Limone" - Creamy Lemon Chicken
    • Mojito shrimp risotto
      Mojito Shrimp Risotto
    • Orange squid risotto
      Orange and Squid Risotto

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    learn to make fresh pasta by hand

    Do you want to learn to make handmade pasta without a pasta machine?

    I have a full guide on the different types of pasta dough and step-by-step videos to make the 10 most common pasta shapes by hand without the use of a pasta machine or any special tools. You only need a rolling pin and a fork!

    Read the full guide on How to make Fresh Pasta without a Pasta Machine

    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

    See more Classic Italian recipes →

    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 →

    • 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 Beans and Sausage Stew
    • 10 Best Italian Easter Desserts
    • How to easily make Béchamel Sauce (White Sauce)
    • 35 Delicious and Healthy Recipes with Goat Cheese
    • coffee panna cotta seved on plates with spoons
      Espresso Coffee Panna Cotta

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    Hi, I'm Jessica! I'm an Italian who moved 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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    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)
    • Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
      Classic Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
    • Classic Tuscan Lasagna
    • stack of frozen mirepoix portions
      Soffritto (Mirepoix): What it is, how to use and how to freeze
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      Pasta with Easy Creamy Eggplant Sauce

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    • overhead of raspberry ricotta cake with two cut slices
      Soft Raspberry Ricotta Cake with Chocolate Chunks
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      Smoked Salmon and Avocado Tartare
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      Wild Mushroom Ravioli (with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce)
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      Raspberry Chocolate mini Bundt Cakes

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