Food

Baci di Dama cookies are a traditional dessert from the Piedmont region of Italy. Ingredients: 1 cup hazelnut flour (finely ground hazelnuts) 1 3/4 cups flour 11 tablespoons cold butter 1/4 cup sugar Nutella (or any…

Italian recipes, with the emphasis on fresh ingredients and simple techniques, have gained popularity around the world. It may be possible to argue that Italian desserts are as widely enjoyed as their pasta or preserved meats are. Many of…

Ingredients for 6 people: 10 ounces white celery (the heart) 10 ounces mozzarella di bufala 3 fresh and tender fennel 4 tablespoons olive oil Juice from 2 lemon Salt to taste Preparation: Wash thoroughly the celery…

Beans are a traditional dish from the Tuscany region of Italy. Ingredients for 4 people: 1 kilo of fresh Cannellini beans Several sage leaves Extravergine olive oil Lemon, salt, and pepper Preparation: Place the beans…

Peperoni ripieni is a traditional recipe from the Apulia region of Italy. Ingredients for 4 people: 4 red peppers 1 eggplant 1 zucchina 50 grams leek 100 grams cooked ham Garlic Oregano Olive oil Salt and…

Ingredients: 3 large or 4 to 5 small fennel bulbs 3 Tbs. butter Salt Black pepper, freshly ground 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano, freshly grated Preparation: Cut the fennel tops where they meet the bulb and discard them.…

Insalata Caprese is a traditional dish from the Campania region of Italy. Ingredients: Tomatoes Mozzarella cheese Olive oil Lemon juice or vinegar Salt and pepper Preparation: Take some ripe red tomatoes and slice…

As with many other European countries, Italian cooks select fresh, local ingredients and use them in simple recipes that highlight their quality. Vegetables may be lightly dressed and served as salads. They are also widely used in soups and…

Lamb with Truffles is a traditional recipe from the Umbria region of Italy. Ingredients for 4 people: 1 thigh from a young lamb 120 grams black truffle crushed in a mortar Anchovies 1 lemons 1/10 litre olive oil Salt…

This Gulasch is a traditional recipe from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy. Ingredients for 4 people: 1 kilo lean beef cut in one-inch squares 500 grams potatoes, peeled and cut in one-inch pieces 500 grams drained…