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    Italian Recipes to Enjoy Together!

    In our house, HEALTHY, means we cooked it at home. I'm Vinny, and Always From Scratch is filled with nostalgic Italian family recipes you can cook right at home. Find old classics and new favorites right here!

    Italian Spring Recipes

    Light and Easy Italian Spring recipes! Simple ingredients and light dishes are the real way Italians eat. Except Sundays, of course!

    • steamed artichokes
      Easy Steamed Artichokes
    • Sliced pork shoulder on a cutting board.
      Italian Pork Roast
    • Kale and Cannellini Bean salad in a bowl topped with pine nuts.
      Kale and Cannellini Bean Salad
    • Pasta primavera with broccoli, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
      Pasta Primavera (with Broccoli and Asparagus)
    • Chicken piccata in a saucepan.
      The BEST Chicken Piccata
    • Zucchini risotto in a bowl topped with parmigiano and parsley.
      Zucchini Risotto
    • Baked red snapper topped with lemon and thyme.
      Baked Red Snapper
    • Italian green bean salad in a bowl.
      Italian Green Bean Salad

    See more Italian Spring Classicsโ†’

    Trending Recipes

    Check out the fan-favorite recipes! These are the recipes people have been loving lately!

    • Boneless pork chops cooked on a plate with rosemary and thyme
      PERFECT Cast Iron Boneless Pork Chops
    • Italian wedding soup
      Italian Wedding Soup
    • Italian cabbage with pancetta
      Italian Cabbage Recipe
    • Italian meatloaf sliced on a plate.
      Italian Meatloaf
    • Mussels Fra Diavolo in a serving bowl with crostini.
      Mussels Fra Diavolo
    • Italian braciole garnished with parsley
      Authentic Italian Braciole
    • creamy lemon sauce
      Creamy Lemon Sauce
    • Chicken breast cooked in cast iron skillet and sliced.
      PERFECT Cast Iron Chicken Breast

    Top Italian Soup Recipes

    Our most popular Italian soup recipes at Always From Scratch.

    • Bowl of sausage and lentil soup.
      Sausage and Lentil Soup
    • Rustic Italian tortellini soup with sausage in a bowl topped with parmesan cheese.
      Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup with Sausage
    • A bowl of minestrone with a piece of Italian bread.
      Classic Italian Minestrone
    • Sausage and broccoli rabe soup with tortellini in a dutch oven.
      Broccoli Rabe and Tortellini Soup

    Main Course

    Here's what you're going to be having for dinner tonight! We guarantee you'll love it!

    • Pork tenderloin medallions in marsala sauce in a braiser.
      Pork Tenderloin Medallions in Marsala
    • Baked manicotti topped with smooth marinara and mozzarella.
      Baked Cheese Manicotti
    • Gnocchi with pumpkin sauce and sausage.
      Gnocchi with Pumpkin Sauce
    • Squid ink pasta with calamari on a plate.
      Squid Ink Pasta with Calamari

    See more main course recipes โ†’

    Dessert Recipes

    When it comes to dessert, we never disappoint. Check out some of our unique and tasty Italian desserts!

    • rainbow cookie cake
      Rainbow Cookie Cake
    • Pistachio Cream tiramisu on a plate with a forkful scooped out.
      Pistachio Cream Tiramisu
    • White chocolate macadamia nut cookies on a cooling rack.
      Chewy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
    • carrot cake blondies
      Carrot Cake Blondies

    See more Desserts โ†’

    Vinny in the Kitchen.

    Vinny DelGiudice, MS CCC-SLP

    I am Vinny, a speech pathologist who works with swallowing and an Italian who has been eating too much food his whole life. I want to share the recipes I grew up eating in an Italian-influenced home and the recipes that I cook in my home for my family. At Always From Scratch, we consider any food that I make at home a healthy meal for my family!

    Here's more about me and my family โ†’

    Recent Recipes

    Check out the most recent posts from our Instagram! Here's where you'll see the most recent recipes that we showcased on our social media.

    • Caramelized balsamic onions in a bowl.
      Balsamic Onions
    • Homemade cannoli dip and chips in a dish.
      Authentic Cannoli Dip (With Homemade Cannoli Chips)
    • New York Style Pizza Dough
    • Italian pork sandwich with roast pork shoulder, broccoli rabe, and provolone.
      Italian Pork Sandwich

    Recently Updated

    We always want to keep Always From Scratch as up-to-date as possible! Here's where we've recently made some changes.

    • Farfalle with sausage and broccoli rabe, topped with parmesan on a plate.
      Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
    • avocado lime crema in a glass bowl with limes and cilantro on side and chips in the crema.
      Avocado Lime Crema
    • cajun shrimp scampi topped with parsley and parmesan
      Cajun Shrimp Scampi
    • Italian stuffed peppers in tomato sauce.
      Italian Stuffed Peppers in Tomato Sauce

    Search By Recipe Category

    Looking for an Italian dish to make? Check out our recipes by category and see more in the Recipe Indexโ†’

    • Italian and American Pasta
    • Hearty Italian Soups
    • Italian Beef Recipes
    • Italian Chicken Recipes
    • Italian Seafood Recipes
    • Italian Desserts
    Vinny in the Kitchen.

    Vinny DelGiudice, MS CCC-SLP

    My name is Vinny. I am an Italian-American home cook, a photographer, and previously, a speech pathologist specializing in swallowing and voice disorders. I share the recipes I grew up eating in my home and the recipes that I cook for my family. Always From Scratch is about cooking homemade meals and eating with family.

    More about me โ†’

    Classic Italian Spring Recipes

    • steamed artichokes
      Easy Steamed Artichokes
    • Sliced pork shoulder on a cutting board.
      Italian Pork Roast
    • Kale and Cannellini Bean salad in a bowl topped with pine nuts.
      Kale and Cannellini Bean Salad
    • Pasta primavera with broccoli, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
      Pasta Primavera (with Broccoli and Asparagus)
    • Chicken piccata in a saucepan.
      The BEST Chicken Piccata
    • Zucchini risotto in a bowl topped with parmigiano and parsley.
      Zucchini Risotto

    Our Top Recipes!

    • Italian wedding soup
      Italian Wedding Soup
    • Italian meatloaf sliced on a plate.
      Italian Meatloaf
    • A dutch oven filled with escarole and beans along with a bowl of the same.
      Escarole and Bean Soup
    • Italian braciole garnished with parsley
      Authentic Italian Braciole
    • creamy lemon sauce
      Creamy Lemon Sauce
    • Chicken breast cooked in cast iron skillet and sliced.
      PERFECT Cast Iron Chicken Breast

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