Welcome
Cooking the Classics is a collection of timeless recipes, foundational techniques, and thoughtful wine pairings, built one dish at a time.
If you’re new here, this is a good recipe to try:
Recipes to Start With
These are a few of the recipes I return to most often. They’re a good introduction to the kind of cooking you’ll find here.
How to Use This Site
You can explore the site in a few different ways, depending on what you’re looking for.
Recipes include a wine pairing and a printable card. Guides focus on techniques, ingredients, and foundational skills. Wine posts help you understand what to choose and why it works.
For a closer look at pairing Italian wines with food and how to read the label, download the Italian Wine Pairing Guide to keep on hand while cooking or shopping.
Wines I Keep on Hand
These are a few Italian wines I keep on hand for everyday cooking and meals. A sparkling, a white, and a couple of reds are usually enough to cover most dishes.
Italian Pantry Staples
You don’t need a long list of ingredients to cook well. A few core staples will carry most recipes.
Kitchen Tools I Reach For Most
A small set of reliable tools makes cooking easier and more enjoyable.
You don’t need a full kitchen, just a few quality pieces that will last.
