Italian Inspired Brunch

Sunday Brunch is a great time to catch up with family and friends over great food. Bring home the dream of an Italian Inspired Brunch with these savory recipes with a sweet finish.

I occasionally hold classes, featuring some of my brunch recipes, at the restaurant where I used to stage (intern), Heirloom Kitchen, in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Run by my Chef mentor, David Viana (a former Top Chef Contestant and James Beard Nominee), Heirloom Kitchen is one of the finest Farm-to-Table restaurants on the East Coast, and has an amazing team bringing the best in seasonal dining.

These classes are an opportunity to bring recipes from my blog to real live human beings and watch them create my recipes, followed by a shared family meal. It brings us all such joy! For my latest class, I pay homage to the foods of my husband's family with an Italian Inspired Brunch.

Watching people to make recipes that they've never made is such a great thrill, and I hope I can inspire you to try these recipes your own kitchen!

Fresh Homemade Ricotta

Fresh Homemade Ricotta is so good, you'll want to eat it with a spoon.  With only 4 ingredients, you can make your own rich, creamy, and smooth  ricotta cheese and you’ll never settle for store bought again!

Ricotta Recipe

Creamy Ricotta Scrambled Eggs

Four ingredients and ten minutes to the creamiest, softest scrambled eggs. These Creamy Ricotta Scrambled Eggs are custardy and light as a cloud and they are sure to be your new favorite way to eat eggs!

Ricotta Eggs Recipe

Cherry Tomato and Garlic Confit

Fresh, sweet cherry tomatoes, a whole head of garlic and fresh herbs slow roasted in a bath of olive oil make a great appetizer or side. This Cherry Tomato Confit is a great way to enjoy the end of summer bounty of tomatoes.

Tomato Confit Recipe

Cacio e Pepe Biscuits

Salty Pecorino Romano cheese and spicy, floral black pepper make these Cacio e Pepe Biscuits taste just like the classic Italian pasta dish. Flaky, buttery, cheesy, and slightly spicy - you’ve found your new go-to biscuit!

Cacio e Pepe Biscuit Recipe

Crispy Roasted Potatoes with Salsa Verde

This Crispy Roasted Potatoes with Herb Salsa Verde is going to be your new favorite way to eat potatoes with every meal. So delicious and so easy to make - it's going to become your new obsession!

Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Rosemary-Garlic Focaccia Bread

My No-Knead Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Bread has a crispy crust, is soft and fluffy, and has a lovely rosemary and garlic flavor. Easily doubled, you can make enough focaccia for everyone!

Focaccia Recipe

Easy Pantry Shelf Marinara

A Jersey Italian Boy approved marinara sauce made from ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. This rich red sauce is just waiting to be added to pasta, meatballs and more!

Marinara Recipe

Zeppole with Lemon Curd

This zeppole recipe makes the most delicious, fluffy Italian donuts, with the addition of tangy lemon curd. Simple to make, they are amazing for breakfast or dessert.

Zeppole Recipe