Browse through the pages here to find the recipes from all of our cooking classes in Italy, as well as some special recipes our guests have requested after being on our vacations!
Balsamic Vinegar ReductionBy MichaelBalsamic Vinegar glaze is so versatile and can be used on both sweet or savory dishes, the best part is that it is super easy to make at home!Arrabbiata SauceBy MichaelArrabbiata sauce, translated from Italian means Angry Sauce. This sauce, originating from Lazio is a spicy sauce made from garlic, tomatoes, and dried red chili peppers cooked in olive oil. Amatriciana SauceBy MichaelAmatriciana Sauce is a red sauce that originated in the region of Umbria from the small town of Amatrice, which was destroyed in the earthquakes of 2016. This sauce features sautéed onions, guanciale, and pecorino cheese. Almond CookiesBy MichaelThese almond cookies are very popular in cafes all around Sicily. They are easy to make and even easier to eat!Tuscan Roasted Chicken and PotatoesBy MichaelThis is the best recipe you will ever try for roasted chicken and potatoes. Of all the recipes that the CDV team eats every week, this is the one we never get tired of. TiramisuBy Maggie BurjelThis recipe will surely be your favorite Tiramisu!Spinach and Ricotta CrostataBy MichaelThis crostata with spinach and ricotta cheese is the perfect appetizer or finger food to bring to a party, it is not difficult to make, but is an absolutely delicious mix of classic Italian flavors.Risotto with Balsamic Vinegar GlazeBy MichaelAdding this balsamic vinegar glaze will add a fun spin on a classic risotto recipe.Ricotta & Vin Santo TartBy MichaelThis tart uses Vin Santo, a special dessert wine famous all over tuscany, which adds a rich flavor to the ricotta. Pici Pasta with Fennel Pollen and RaguBy MichaelPici is a simple style of pasta popular in the region of Tuscany. It is an eggless pasta that is shaped by hand, one by one.