My Italian American Kitchen: Pizza to Pastries
Hey! I’m Marie, and there’s nowhere I’d rather be than in my kitchen, cooking or baking up something delicious. Over the years, I’ve fallen in love with everything from baking fresh bread to simmering hearty soups and making the perfect pizza.
Growing up in an Italian family around Philly and NYC definitely shaped the way I cook – those amazing food memories from childhood just never leave you!
Whether you’re just starting to explore making things in your kitchen or you’ve been cooking for years, I’d love to share some recipes with you. There’s always something new to learn and create.
Take a look around and enjoy!
Find your new favorite recipe!
The Latest & Greatest Recipes
Italian Bakery-Style Shortbread Cookies (Frolla Montata)
These delicate Italian Shortbread Cookies (known as “Pasta Frolla”) are a lighter, more refined take on traditional piped cookies. With their almost snow-white…
Mussels in Velvety Red Sauce
You know those restaurant meals where you take one bite and think “I need to figure out how to make this at home”?…
Sfingi di Ricotta (Italian Ricotta Doughnuts)
These sfingi are everything I want in a dessert—light, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweetness without being over the top. The…
Philadelphia Sticky Buns
This gem of a Sticky Bun recipe is from a weathered 1990s Philadelphia community cookbook, tucked between pages spotted with vanilla extract and…
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Dessert Ideas
From the creamy richness of Italian Ricotta Cheesecake, the airy delight of Cream Puffs with Vanilla Ricotta, and the nutty charm of Pignoli Cookies, there’s a sweet treat for every palate. More elaborate creations like the layered Italian Rum Cake and festive Struffoli, bring the flavors of Italy right into your kitchen.
Chicken
If you’re in the mood for some comforting Italian goodness, my chicken riggies recipe will transport you straight to pasta paradise Utica style. And don’t miss out on my amazing Italian skillet roasted chicken (and so much more) are guaranteed to impress even the toughest of critics!
Cookies
Welcome to the cookie jar of dreams! From the delicate bliss of Italian wedding cookies to the etherial lightless of ricotta cookies and the nutty perfection of pignoli cookies, these treats are guaranteed to please. So preheat that oven, and get ready to fill your kitchen with the aroma of homemade goodness!
Main Meals
Get ready to indulge in a flavor-packed feast! From the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of braciole and succulent Italian beef to the irresistible charm of classic Italian meatballs and the savory delight of Philly roast pork, these main courses are guaranteed to be the star of any meal. So, roll up your sleeves, tie on that apron, and prepare to savor every delicious bite—it’s time to dig in and experience the magic of homemade goodness!
