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The Italian Brunch Table

Rooted in my Italian heritage, this collection features recipes that are inspired by the dishes I grew up with. Whether you're craving something sweet with your espresso or looking to impress with a simple antipasto, this is where Italian tradition meets laid-back brunch vibes.

Italian Desserts

Traditional and non-traditional Italian sweet treats.

  • A stack of 4 cuccidati on a plate.
    Italian Fig Cookies (Cuccidati)- A Sicilian Christmas Tradition
  • Close-up of Italian lemon drop cookies on a wire rack with multicolored sprinkles on top.
    Italian Lemon Drop Cookies
  • Espresso panna cotta in small glass jars topped with coffee beans and lemon rind.
    Espresso Coffee Panna Cotta
  • Angled view of baked Italian pignoli cookies on a baking sheet covered with white parchment paper. One cookie has a bite taken out.
    Easy Italian Pignoli Cookies
  • Pizzelle cookies stacked in a panetone wrapper with a bow.
    Panettone Pizzelle
  • Ricotta doughnuts in a fry basket with a red checkered liner.
    Orange Ricotta Zeppole (Italian Ricotta Doughnuts)
  • Lemon pizzelles stacked on top of each other on white wood with lemon in the background.
    Easy Lemon Pizzelle
  • Close-up of salted caramel affogato in a clear glass on a grey tray.
    Salted Caramel Affogato

  • Espresso soda in a glass with a red straw on top of a blue surface.
    Refreshing Espresso Soda
  • Roasted garlic pesto sauce in a clear jar on a wooden surface.
    Roasted Garlic Pesto Sauce
  • Overhead of Caprese salad on a white platter.
    Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
  • Close-up of eggplant caponata in a white bowl with basil leaves on top.
    Sicilian Eggplant Caponata
  • Close-up of panelle on a beige plate with lemon wedges.
    Sicilian Panelle (Italian Chickpea Fritters)
  • Overview of poached eggs in a skillet with tomato sauce with bread.
    Eggs In Purgatory (Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce)
  • Italian honey balls on a Christmas plate.
    Italian Honey Balls (Struffoli)
  • A stack of French toast with berries on a white plate on a blue surface.
    Italian Pandoro French Toast
  • Espresso in a brown coffee cup with a shot glass to the right.
    Caffè Corretto (Italian Coffee with Liquor)
  • A puffed pastry tomato tart on a metal pan with a slice cut out.
    Puff Pastry Tomato Tart with Stracciatella
  • Panettone French toast on a beige platter with orange slices.
    Panettone French Toast
  • Slice of bread pudding with ice cream on top.
    Italian Bread Pudding with Panettone
Author sitting at a coffee drinking coffee.

About Jennifer


Oh, hey there! I'm Jennifer, the recipe developer and food photographer behind Brunch and Batter. I've been a seasoned home cook (and nurse) for over 28 years, specializing in unique breakfast recipes, updated lunch classics, and simple, no-fuss desserts. I'm so glad you found me! Read more...

Popular Recipes

  • Close-up of berry granola in a clear mason jar on a wood surface.
    Mixed Berry Granola
  • Three date muffins on a textured pan with brown sugar and dates.
    Brown Sugar Date Muffins
  • Lemon pizzelles stacked on top of each other on white wood with lemon in the background.
    Easy Lemon Pizzelle
  • Close-up of goat cheese-scrambled eggs on a white plate.
    Goat Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Egg-Free Breakfast Ideas

  • Close-up of a cheddar and sage biscuit on a white plate.
    Savory Cheddar and Sage Biscuits
  • Overhead and close-up view of lemon ricotta toast on white parchment paper.
    Lemon Ricotta Raspberry Toast
  • Breakfast banana split with yogurt with fresh fruit and nuts.
    Caramelized Banana Split with Yogurt
  • Candied bacon with rosemary on a wire rack.
    Fig Jam Candied Bacon with Rosemary

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