Enjoy trusted, authentic, easy, and achievable Italian recipes + more. Simple, fresh, and always delicious recipes you’ll love. Mangia! (Eat!)
Popular Recipes
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CucinabyElena
Ciao! I’m Elena!
Welcome to my cucina (kitchen). I was born in Italy and grew up spending my summers on the beaches of Sardegna, cooking, eating, and sharing tasty Italian meals. Here, you will find trusted, achievable, and delicious Italian (and more) recipes highlighting fresh ingredients with a simple process.
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Highly searched and loved recipes from this month, you’ll love these easy recipes.
Latest Recipes
Fresh off the press! Here are the most recent recipes from my Cucina to yours! Mangia!
Italian Pasta Recipes
Pasta is life! Achievable and delicious pasta recipes.
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Classic Italian Recipes
The most classic and iconic Italian recipes. A taste from my childhood and more!
Quick & Easy Recipes
What’s for dinner? Browse this section to get a meal on the table in little time with fantastic flavors.
Italian Dessert Recipes
These sweet recipes range from classic Italian favorites to American pies to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.
How to Cook Like an Italian (Tips and Guides)
Learn all the tips, tricks, and tools to cook like an Italian! It’s easier than you think ;).
Recently Updated Recipes
Don’t miss these recently updated posts. They are oldies and of course, goodies!
Elena’s Italian Stories
Elena’s Stories are a way for me to connect with you as a reader. Get to know me, my Italian upbringing, and my love of food through these stories.
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Searching for a particular Italian recipe category? Here are several to get you started. See more in the recipe index.
