Italian vegetarian recipes from a kitchen in Rome

authentic Italian basil pesto recipe from Genova

The authentic Italian basil pesto.

An eggplant dip recipe: eggplant caviar from Sicily.

Make eggplant al funghetto when you need a delicious side dish or a glorious condiment for your pasta.

Sautéed black kale bruschetta with olive oil and red chili. Make the bruschetta with kale when you have a delicious loaf of crusty Italian bread.

Italian stracciatella marinated in olive oil, garlic and fresh basil leaves.

Sicilian orange salad with olives, shallot and fennel

pan-roasted potato and pesto salad with curly endive, tomatoes, sugar snaps and sprouts

Make an authentic Italian Caprese salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, and herbs. Tips on basil vs. oregano, mozzarella di bufala, and more.

Trapanese pesto: the Sicilian red pesto with almonds, fresh tomatoes, and basil.

Sicilian eggplant caponata with almonds, honey, olives and basil