My Cooking Box

What's in the box: All the pre-portioned, Italian-sourced ingredients needed to cook one specific Italian recipe, such as a truffle risotto, for about two to three people.

My Cooking Box is a Milan-based service run by Ricetta Italiana Srl. It sells boxes that each hold everything you need to cook one Italian dish. Each box is built around a single recipe, and the ingredients come in the right quantities, so you don't have to buy full packs or guess at amounts. The range covers traditional, regional and gourmet recipes, and some are credited to Italian chefs. Seasonal picks rotate in, such as a truffle risotto for autumn, and there are regional options like a Piedmontese dinner with Castelmagno risotto. Kits are labelled by serving size, for example 2 to 3 portions. The company says it uses only high-quality ingredients of Italian origin, and it presents the exact portions as a way to cut food waste. Gift cards and corporate options are also offered, which suggests the boxes are aimed at gifting and special occasions as much as weeknight cooking. The site reads more like a shop of individual meal kits than a recurring subscription, and it does not clearly describe a subscription plan. Shoppers who want regular deliveries should check the details before buying. The site is in Italian and focused on Italy, so shoppers elsewhere should check whether delivery is available.