Braised Short Ribs with Pumpkin Orzo

These braised short ribs from Mario Batali's restaurant Babbo are one of David's favorite things. One taste and you'll understand why.

2 hrs 45 mins

Linguine with Mixed Seafood

Linguine pasta, clams, mussels, langoustines, and shrimp are tossed in a light tomato-garlic sauce spiked with pepper flakes. A simple quick dinner.

45 mins

Penne with Spinach-Ricotta Sauce

A sort of inside-out take on tortellini filled with spinach and ricotta, this quick weeknight pasta supper boasts a rich spinach and ricotta sauce.

30 mins

How To Make Cappuccino

Simple, classic Italian coffee fare. Nothing is quite as satisfying as a good cup of cappuccino first thing in the morning. And second thing. And third...

5 mins

Lemon Semifreddo

This recipe for a frozen terrine, called semifreddo, is an ideal dessert to make ahead and pull out, slice, and serve. A great ending to an outdoor meal.

6 hrs 45 mins

Carrot Crostata

A stunner of a side dish, this luxuriantly smooth, creamy carrot and Parmigiano-Reggiano tart is certain to win friends and influence people.

2 hrs 25 mins

Eggplant Timbale

It may be a tad boring looking from the outside, but wait 'til you see what this eggplant timbale is filled with on the inside.

1 hr 25 mins

Rustic Lentil Soup

A hearty and healthy weeknight dinner solution that's made memorable with pancetta, sausage, AND bacon. And leftovers reheat magnificently.

1 hr 45 mins

Rosemary Red Onion Pizza

Serve this red onion and rosemary pizza as an appetizer or in a buffet. Your guests will appreciate the easy to make homemade Italian pizza dough.

2 hrs

Homemade Pancetta

Pancetta is simply unsmoked bacon—aka pork belly—cured with salt and seasonings. And now you can DIY it.

21 d

Classic Cannoli

The classic Italian dessert, made the old fashioned way with crisp pastry shells, sweetened ricotta, and chocolate chips.

45 mins

Panettone

Panettone, which makes its traditional Italian Christmas appearance, is gussied up here with any dried fruit you fancy. An ever so slight twist on a classic.

5 hrs

Quick Cacio e Pepe

Dinner doesn't get any easier or more elegant than pasta tossed with butter, olive oil, Parmesan and pecorino Romano cheeses, and dusted with lots of black pepper.

35 mins