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 →
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Summer Picnic Recipes
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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?
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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. 🙂
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 →
- Italian Shaved Artichoke Salad
- "Tronchetto di Natale" Italian Yule Log Cake
- 12 Traditional Italian Christmas Cookies Recipes
- "Ricciarelli di Siena" - Tuscan Almond Cookies
- Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
- "Ribollita" Tuscan Bread and Vegetable Soup
- "Pappardelle ai Funghi" - Wild Mushroom Pappardelle
- "Pesto Rosso" Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
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