15 Ways to Brunch Like an Italian

Sfogliatelle

The thin layers of paper create these golden cakes that are soft and crisp while hugging the rich and creamy semolina and ricotta filling.

Pizza Chiena (Easter Pie)

In their book Italian American, chefs Angie Rito & Scott Tacinelli provide their recipe for Pizza Chiena, a savory fleshy Italian pie traditionally served on Easter. But why limit your enjoyment to one day of the year?

Potato, Salami, and Cheese Frittata

The dish is enriched with sauteed potatoes, salami, and goat cheese. This egg dish is a hefty one that is a great dinner. Include a salad, and you’re good to go. Although we prefer frittatas warm, they are usually served chilled.

Eggs in Purgatory

This breakfast of eggs baked into tomato sauce has become a popular lunch and brunch dish throughout Southern Italy. Preparing the seasoning before cooking will make this dish more straightforward for a casual weekend dinner.

Raspberry Jam Bomboloni

These Italian doughnuts are simple to prepare ahead of time and cook at the last minute for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or breakfast.

Breakfast Egg Cups topped with Parsley Gremolata with Mushrooms

The elegant, savory herb-infused eggs are baked in a muffin tin, making it a breeze to prepare the perfect breakfast brunch dish for just a couple of days or many more people.

Ratatouille Toasts and Fried Eggs

This is a great breakfast recipe that you can make ahead; the succulent ratatouille tastes better when cooked the day before. You can use leftovers to add pasta dishes for a Monday dinner.

Sweet Plum Focaccia

With a soft and airy crumb, this bread is ideal for showcasing sweet plums that will caramelize in the oven while the focaccia cooks. The delicate sweetness of the plums is offset by the aroma of rosemary and a lovely salty crunch from the sprinkle of turbinado sugar and Sea salt that is flaky and crispy.

Spaghetti Frittata

Any leftover spaghetti sauce can make this recipe fast and add a unique flavor. Our top choices are pesto, pasta carbonara, or even a simple marinara.

Ricotta and Roasted Grape Crostini

Roasting black and green grapes before incorporating them into the crostini will concentrate them and increase their sweetness. The balsamic vinegar and the ricotta complement everything perfectly.

Cranberry-Almond Biscotti

Bake these nut-and-cranberry-studded cookies twice is the trick to make them lightly brown and crispy.

Focaccia

The soft focaccia can get its unique flavor thanks to lots of olive oil, freshly cut rosemary, and flaky salt.

Baked Eggs stuffed with Spinach, Asparagus, and Prosciutto

Bake the eggs in their crusty bread nests until the egg’s whites are set. If you cut an egg, its liquified yolk can be used to make sauce.

Fig as well as Rosemary Focaccia with Pecorino

Fresh rosemary and dried figs make this delicious focaccia perfect for the cheese platter.

Ricotta-Orange Cake with Prosecco Strawberries

Strawberries, topped with Prosecco and a touch of sugar, are perfect with Giada De Laurentiis’ moist cake with a hint of orange.