Ukrainian and international home cooking recipes
Sun-ripened tomatoes, fragrant basil, good olive oil and a deep love of simple, honest food — that is the soul of Italian cooking.
Here you will find Italian recipes that celebrate fresh, quality ingredients: silky pasta and crisp-edged pizza, creamy risotto, bright sauces and irresistible desserts. Each recipe is approachable and step-by-step, so you can bring a little of Italy’s warmth and generosity to your own table.
This cake is a homemade attempt to recreate, from memory, a ricotta-and-berry dessert served at the legendary Roman café Greco near the Spanish Steps. The original recipe is a closely guarded secret, so here the calorie-rich ricotta is swapped for a light drinkable grain yogurt. The result is a layered cake with a chocolate base, […]
Babà with Chantilly cream is a masterclass from Italian chef Andrea Galli: airy yeast cakes baked in silicone molds, served with a rich pastry cream into which whipped cream is folded. Built on four eggs, butter and milk, the dough becomes springy and elastic after a long knead, and at the end it is enriched […]
Juicy cod fillet, first seared to a golden crust in a pan and then finished in the oven, is served with a vibrant Italian salsa verde. This green sauce is loud, sharp, and tangy, with the rich herbal flavor of parsley, mint, and basil punched up by anchovies, capers, garlic, and Dijon mustard. The pairing […]
Baked peaches with an almond filling are a summer dessert from northern Italy, where halves of juicy peaches are filled with a paste of toasted almonds, crushed Amaretti cookies, egg yolk, and peach flesh. Under the broiler the filling browns a little and the peach softens and releases its juice. The dish is impressive but […]
Berry mulled wine is a Christmas variation on classic hot spiced wine, in which a berry liqueur and a handful of fresh berries join the spices. Cherry or blackcurrant liqueur underscores the fruity base of the red wine, while strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries add fresh notes rarely found in the traditional winter drink. The main […]
A thin ribbon of fresh cucumber wraps around a slice of soft brie tucked with half a strawberry and a briny caper in these light canape rolls. On a single skewer you get creamy cheese, cool cucumber, sweet berry, and a tangy hit of caper: a one-bite appetizer that comes together in minutes with no […]
This salad rests on a play of contrasts: the bitterness of chicory and arugula, the sweet ripeness of June strawberries, and the creamy tang of fresh goat cheese. Five minutes at the counter and not a single stovetop burner are all it takes, so the dish is perfect for a warm picnic or a light […]
Hot coffee slowly melting a scoop of ice cream over a layer of sweet jam or vanilla syrup is a homemade version of the Italian affogato, turned into a refreshing cocktail. The contrast of scalding coffee bitterness and cold creamy sweetness makes the drink both a dessert and a cooling treat. The idea is simple: […]
A crostata on an almond and lemon-zest shortcrust, filled with a cool yogurt cream and fresh berries. Unlike heavy custard fillings, this cream holds its shape thanks to gelatin while staying light and faintly tart—an ideal base for juicy strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries. A few tips: Work with cold butter and do not mix the […]
This is a Mediterranean appetizer in which a roasted eggplant becomes an edible “boat” for a juicy filling. The eggplant and peppers are first roasted whole in foil, which turns the flesh creamy and lets the peppers slip out of their skins while gaining a smoky-sweet flavor. The finished filling of mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil […]