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    Silvana Nava

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    Silvana Nava

    I was born in the heart of Milan, a city famous for its art, culture and gastronomy.

    From a tender age, I was drawn to the scents and flavors of Italian cuisine, inspired by my nonna's ancient recipes and the rich culinary traditions of Lombardy.

    Throughout my life, I became the heart and soul of every family gathering, delighting friends and family with my dishes ranging from classic Milanese risotto to delicious osso buco. I started making gelato at home because my sons loved this frozen dessert from a young age! They still eat it in huge quantities even though they are grown up now!

    My cooking was not just about food; it was a medium to express love, passion, and the stories of the generations before me.

    Years of perfecting my skills, combined with countless requests from those who had tasted my recipes, led me to write down my secrets.

    My kitchen in Milan became my sanctuary, where I carefully documented each recipe, technique, and the stories behind them.

    Today, I want to share my recipes with the world. Below you can find some of my most popular creations. Buon appetito!

      My Most Popular Desserts

      • authentic italian gelato recipe
        Authentic Italian Gelato Recipe (How to Make Gelato at Home)
      • Italian coffee cream
        Italian Coffee Cream (Crema al Caffè)
      • traditional Italian lemon sorbet
        Traditional Italian Lemon Sorbet
      • authentic italian tiramisu recipe
        Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe from Italy (No Heavy Cream)
      • zeppole di San Giuseppe recipe
        St. Joseph’s Day Pastry Recipe (Zeppole di San Giuseppe)
      • homemade ladyfingers recipe
        Homemade Ladyfingers (Authentic Savoiardi Recipe)
      • Italian Zabaglione Recipe
        Crema allo Zabaione (Zabaglione Recipe)
      • amaretti cookies recipe
        Amaretti Cookies Recipe

      My Most Popular Pasta Recipes

      • cacio e pepe recipe
        Authentic Cacio e Pepe Recipe – The Real Roman Method
      • pasta con le sarde recipe
        Pasta con le Sarde (Sicilian Pasta with Sardines)
      • spaghetti with clams
        Spaghetti with Clams Recipe (Spaghetti alle Vongole)
      • spaghetti allo scoglio
        Spaghetti allo Scoglio (Italian Seafood Pasta Recipe)
      • pasta puttanesca recipe
        Authentic Italian Pasta Puttanesca Recipe
      • pasta alla gricia
        Authentic Pasta alla Gricia Recipe – The Original Roman Sauce
      • spinach and ricotta cannelloni
        Cannelloni di Magro (Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni)
      • pasta alla norma recipe
        Authentic Italian Pasta alla Norma Recipe
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      Barbara Felicità Lucchini and Silvana Nava

      Ciao! We’re Barbara & Silvana. We’re the authors of the Italian recipes you find here.
      Living in Italy, these dishes are part of our culture, our tradition, and our everyday life.
      We share them with you straight from our home kitchens in Italy. Read more about us

      Italian Pasta Cookbook

      82 authentic pasta recipes Italians cook every day, collected from our blog into one practical cookbook

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      Italian Spring Recipes

      • Asparagus pasta made with Italian tagliatelle and fresh asparagus
        Asparagus Pasta Recipe (Italian Tagliatelle with Asparagus)
      • Italian easter taralli
        Italian Easter Taralli (Traditional Sweet Taralli Cookies)
      • fusilli with shrimp and asparagus
        Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta Recipe (Italian Fusilli with Shrimp)
      • tiramisu truffles recipe
        Tiramisu Truffles – Easy No Bake Italian Dessert
      See more Italian Spring Recipes →

      Popular Recipes

      • authentic italian tiramisu recipe
        Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe from Italy (No Heavy Cream)
      • authentic carbonara recipe
        Traditional Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
      • authentic italian gelato recipe
        Authentic Italian Gelato Recipe (How to Make Gelato at Home)
      • limoncello recipe
        Limoncello Recipe – Make Authentic Italian Limoncello at Home
      See more Popular Recipes →

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