https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/ Authentic Italian Recipes Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:54:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/aiimk-icon-96x96.png https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/ 32 32 63882568 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/chocolate-zucchini-cake-recipe/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/chocolate-zucchini-cake-recipe/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:54:00 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=37104 This chocolate zucchini cake is rich, moist and full of chocolate flavor with fresh shredded zucchini baked right in. Topped with chocolate chips, it’s an easy way to use up summer zucchini. Why I Love This Recipe When the garden is overflowing, I’m always finding new ways to put zucchini to good use. I’ve made zucchini...]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/chocolate-zucchini-cake-recipe/feed/ 14 37104 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/italian-pasta-salad/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/italian-pasta-salad/#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:58:00 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=20828 This Italian butterfly pasta salad is fresh, simple and full of flavor. Made with bow tie pasta, tuna, tomatoes, corn, mozzarella and fresh basil, it’s an easy dish perfect for lunch, dinner or sharing at a BBQ. Why I Love This Recipe I make this Italian butterfly pasta salad quite often in the summer because...]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/italian-pasta-salad/feed/ 12 20828 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/lemon-charlotte/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/lemon-charlotte/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:23:00 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=25151 This easy lemon charlotte is a light and creamy no-bake dessert made with ladyfingers, lemon syrup and a rich mascarpone filling. Served chilled, it’s cool, refreshing and elegant yet surprisingly simple to make. Charlotte is a very popular dessert in Italy, and tiramisu charlotte is probably the version you see most often. But after trying a delicious...]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/lemon-charlotte/feed/ 27 25151 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/grilled-pork-chops/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/grilled-pork-chops/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:20:53 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=92834 These grilled pork chops get their flavor from a fresh basil garlic rub with a splash of lemon juice. They grill up juicy, herby, and perfect for an easy summer dinner. Fresh basil might not be the first herb people reach for with pork chops, but in an Italian kitchen it is a natural match,...]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/grilled-pork-chops/feed/ 2 92834 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/fresh-fruit-tart/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/fresh-fruit-tart/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:51:00 +0000 http://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=10804 This Italian cream and fresh fruit tart has a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy homemade pastry cream and plenty of fresh fruit. It’s an easy, beautiful dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer. Why I Love This Recipe I love how this fresh fruit and cream tart is a little different from a traditional tart...]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/fresh-fruit-tart/feed/ 34 10804 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/zucchini-muffins/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/zucchini-muffins/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:26:44 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=93557 Moist, cheesy and full of flavor, these savory zucchini muffins are easy to make with freshly grated parmigiano and fontina for a true Italian twist. No mixer needed, just stir and bake. Cheesy Zucchini Muffins, the Italian Way Instead of the usual cheddar, these savory zucchini muffins are made with freshly grated parmigiano and shredded...]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/zucchini-muffins/feed/ 6 93557 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/cornetto-ice-cream-cake/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/cornetto-ice-cream-cake/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:11:44 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=92129 This Cornetto Ice Cream Cake is a no-bake frozen dessert inspired by the classic Italian ice cream cone. With creamy ice cream, crisp chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts, it is an easy make-ahead treat for summer. There’s nothing better than a homemade ice cream cake in summer, and this Cornetto ice cream cake is my Italian-inspired...]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/cornetto-ice-cream-cake/feed/ 2 92129 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/tomato-casserole/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/tomato-casserole/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:11:05 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=93556 This cheesy baked tomato casserole turns ripe summer tomatoes into a bubbly, cheesy side dish. Layers of tomatoes, seasoned bread crumbs and two cheeses, all baked until golden on top. Ingredient Notes How to Make Cheesy Baked Tomato Casserole Start by pre-heating the oven and lightly greasing a square pan. In a medium skillet, heat...]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/tomato-casserole/feed/ 2 93556 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/peanut-butter-ice-cream/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/peanut-butter-ice-cream/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:30:43 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=93431 This no churn peanut butter ice cream is easy to make with 4 simple ingredients and no ice cream maker required! It’s thick, creamy and packed with peanut butter flavor in every bite. This no churn peanut butter ice cream proves you don’t need a machine to make incredible homemade ice cream. It’s thick, velvety...]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/peanut-butter-ice-cream/feed/ 7 93431 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/no-bake-caprese-crostata/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/no-bake-caprese-crostata/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:46:33 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=92125 This no bake caprese crostata starts with a buttery crust and is layered with pesto, fresh mozzarella, and juicy tomatoes. It’s fresh, simple, and perfect as an easy summer appetizer or light lunch. If you love a classic Caprese salad, this no bake caprese crostata is a lovely way to enjoy those same fresh Italian...]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/no-bake-caprese-crostata/feed/ 8 92125 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/peach-muffins/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/peach-muffins/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:55:24 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=93276 Soft, tender and full of fresh peaches, these easy peach muffins bake up with domed, bakery-style tops. Perfect for a summer breakfast, brunch or an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee. Recipe Ingredients How to Make Fresh Peach Muffins Start by whisking the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl....]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/peach-muffins/feed/ 2 93276 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/salad-dressing/ https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/salad-dressing/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:50:52 +0000 https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/?p=92126 This homemade salad dressing is an easy vinaigrette you can make in minutes with just a handful of ingredients. It’s the simple Italian way to dress a salad. A good homemade salad dressing is one of those little things that makes eating more greens easier. This easy vinaigrette works with just about anything, from a...]]> https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/salad-dressing/feed/ 8 92126