explore ITALY (ClassWallet)
Family plays a central role in Italian traditions, and a large family meal is still customary in many Italian households.
In our explore Italy box, we introduce families and kids to basic information about the country and to the different courses of traditional Italian meal. Included in the box are 3 popular recipes, and educational materials to learn about the country's geography, history, music, art and language.
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Dietary Restrictions?
If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
If you prefer to skip the shelf stable ingredients in these recipes due to dietary concerns, choose no mixes. Many of our kits have options for people who prefer gluten free or vegetarian dishes.
Free Shipping
Shipping is free for all country boxes, subscriptions and bundles in the Continental U.S. (AK and HI cost an additional $3 to ship).
ITALY - flag pin & sticker
Have additional kids, how about extra ITALY flag pin and sticker- one for each child? 1 country flag pin 1 country sticker Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$2.00
ITALY - Spice & Sauce Mixes
Need extra servings or want to repeat your favorite dishes? Grab our spice, sauce, and grain mixes to whip up all three recipes againand keep the delicious fun going! no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box otherwise, there is shipping feebased on weight
$10.00
ITALY Tool - Kitchen Timer
Have additional kids, how about getting extra cooking tool(s)? One for each child! Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$5.00
What’s Inside Italy Family Box?
3 Authentic Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Explorer Booklet
Online Membership Portal Access
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
3 Authentic Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Explorer Booklet
Online Membership Portal Access
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
Recipe details
These 3 popular Italian recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families.
Chicken/Tofu Milanese
“Cotoletta alla Milanese” is one of Milan’s signature dishes — easy to prepare and simply delicious! It was first described in a document in 1148, which is still preserved in the Basilica of Saint Ambrose in Milan. Kids will have fun setting up the breading station with bowls of flour, egg wash and breadcrumbs then dipping the thinly sliced/pounded cutlets into each station.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
While this is a popular Italian dish in the US, it is unlikely to be found in Italy. In Italy, you can find meatballs or polpettes as a starter and without spaghetti! Spaghetti with meatballs was actually developed by Italian immigrants in New York.
Zuppa di Scarola e Fagioli
This soup is a traditional dish from Campania region in Southern Italy; ideal for warming up on cold winter evenings. It is considered a peasant, one-pot dish but it is easy to make, delicious, nutritious, and affordable! If you have leftover parmesan cheese rind, add that to the soup to make it creamier and cheesier.
“Cotoletta alla Milanese” is one of Milan’s signature dishes — easy to prepare and simply delicious! It was first described in a document in 1148, which is still preserved in the Basilica of Saint Ambrose in Milan. Kids will have fun setting up the breading station with bowls of flour, egg wash and breadcrumbs then dipping the thinly sliced/pounded cutlets into each station.
While this is a popular Italian dish in the US, it is unlikely to be found in Italy. In Italy, you can find meatballs or polpettes as a starter and without spaghetti! Spaghetti with meatballs was actually developed by Italian immigrants in New York.
This soup is a traditional dish from Campania region in Southern Italy; ideal for warming up on cold winter evenings. It is considered a peasant, one-pot dish but it is easy to make, delicious, nutritious, and affordable! If you have leftover parmesan cheese rind, add that to the soup to make it creamier and cheesier.
Discover Italy
ITALY, located in southern Europe, is known for its rich history, artistic legacy, and celebrated cuisine. Once the heart of the Roman Empire, it has profoundly influenced Western art, architecture, and culture. From the canals of Venice to the rolling hills of Tuscany and the ruins of Rome, Italy embodies beauty, tradition, and a passion for living well.
FAQs
The recommended age for our explore box is 5 years old or older. All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safely, and there are steps for kids 3 or 4 years old to mix or whisk and still be helpful in the kitchen. Teenagers should be able to prepare the full meal by themselves.
We include organic ingredients whenever possible.It is not guaranteed.
All our dried spices are McCormick sourced quality that will last indefinitely. All our sauces are hot-filled and approved by Cornell Food Tech; they will last indefinitely if it is not opened. We don’t put a best by date because we believe in reducing food waste. If your mixes don’t look fresh, we will replace them right away! We produce a new batch of spice/sauce mixes every few weeks.
Yes, most of our packaging materials are recyclable. Just break down the boxes and recycle accordingly.
