For over 15 years, Savoring Italy has been a trusted source for authentic Italian recipes, seasonal cooking, and cozy kitchen inspiration. What began in 2010 as Lora's way to document family recipes and stories has grown into a beloved blog visited by over 1 million home cooks each year.

Run by Lora and her daughter Gabriella, Savoring Italy is a true family project. Every recipe is written, tested, and photographed in their own kitchens. First enjoyed around the table, then shared with you. You'll find longtime family favorites like Italian peasant bread, meatballs, and nonna's ragù, alongside modern Italian classics such as cacio e pepe, creamy tiramisù, and Sunday short rib sauce. Each dish carries a story, a tradition, and the heart of Italy itself.


But it's not just about food. Over the years, Savoring Italy has expanded to include detailed travel guides covering every corner of Italy. Whether you're planning your first trip or returning to explore hidden gems, you'll find itineraries, tips, and local recommendations to help you travel like a true insider.

Lora splits her time between Palm Beach and their family home in Italy, while Gabriella, based in Barcelona, brings the brand to life through photography, storytelling, and design. Together, they keep alive the recipes passed down by mamma, nonna, and their Calabrese suocera, while continuing to create new ones to share with a growing community.

Recognized by Daily News, Red Star Yeast, The Palm Beach Post, Discover Cars, BuzzFeed, Newsbreak, Mashed, The Conversation, and more, Savoring Italy remains a trusted resource for both traditional and modern Italian cooking.

If you're new here, start with our Recipe Index, where hundreds of authentic Italian recipes await. From rustic breads to comforting soups and seasonal desserts, there's something for everyone-and we hope you'll be inspired to cook, bake, and share these dishes with the people you love.

Read more about Lora and Gabby here.

Also, check out our new blog called Savoring Pasta! Here is where you can find amazing pasta recipes.

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How it started and where we are now:

This project, which started in 2010 as a place to document all that I (Lora) was cooking for my little ones, has now blossomed into teamwork and a full-time family business.

I'm covering all the recipe development (research, cooking + and big mess clean up!) and my daughter Gabby is photographing, creating amazing videos, and bringing all of these delicious dishes to vivid life.

You'll find us on any given day cooking together, working in our studio, and enjoying our creations with our big family.

We work hard to create recipes that are inclusive of many sorts of diets, but do not follow one diet. So you'll find traditional Italian (lots of PASTA), some gluten-free, vegan, Whole30, and even dairy-free. Our goal is that there will be something for your family that you'll run to the kitchen and make!

What you will find on Savoring Italy

If you're searching for…

  • Simple and quick family meals (many under 30 minutes),
  • Traditional Italian dishes that bring back childhood memories
  • A variety of vegan, dairy-free
  • Scratch baking and breads
  • Delicious sourdough recipes
  • Italy travel guides
  • Italy travel tips

...then this is the place for you!!

We truly enjoy sharing easy, and quick weeknight dinners, but also have a passion for homemade pasta, sauces, and sourdough! You'll find beloved holiday recipes and some cocktails to enjoy.

We know that quality and balance are so important in creating and sharing meals. We love sharing quick, easy, yet flavorful, and memorable weeknight dinner recipes, but we also share a whole lot of delicious desserts, cocktails and holiday recipes, too! In short, we're definitely not picky at all, and we very much believe in balance, moderation, and quality when it comes to food.

In Italy, cooking is a deeply-rooted tradition that is passed down from generation to generation. Our Italian recipes are all authentic dishes that we have learned from our family. We hope that you will enjoy trying out these recipes in your own kitchen!

We're so thrilled that you're here! Reach out to us with any questions about a recipe, a story to share, and even just to say "ciao"! Find us any day on Instagram, Facebook, or send us an email. 

Buon appetite!

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We enjoy hearing from our readers. Please feel free to send over any questions and thoughts. Emails can be sent to savoringitaly [at] gmail [dot] com. You could say ciao on Twitter, ask a question on Facebook, or peruse our Italy food and travel photos on Instagram. To read the privacy policy click here.

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