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Make these Italian-inspired recipes for the Olympics opening ceremony

Olivia Deffes

February 4, 2026

Let the games begin! The Winter Olympics kick off soon, bringing exciting matchups of world-famous athletes.

And in honor of its host cities Milan and Cortina, the 225 team has combed our recipe archives to find on-theme Italian dishes that will have you going for the gold in the kitchen. Scroll on for a variety of recipes perfect for solo spectating or watch parties with friends.

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By Olivia Deffes

Olivia Deffes started with "225" as an intern during her senior year at LSU, polishing off her part-time gig with her first-ever cover story on Garth Brooks' iconic visit to Tiger Stadium. After graduating, she took a 10-day summer break before starting full time with the magazine as its digital staff writer before taking on the role of digital editor, and now, managing editor. Besides being a journalist, she's a self-proclaimed sweet treat enthusiast and One Direction historian. Find her hunting down celeb interviews, perfecting our social media pages or gabbing about Harry Styles.