Tofe al Burro e Formaggio
Tofe al Burro e Formaggio is all about the flavor of Vacche Rosse Cheese! The milk and butter serve as a thickening mechanism to really …
Olive al Forno with Four Kinds of Olives
Olive al forno is an impressive yet incredibly simple appetizer. Bathed in aromatic oil, a quick blitz in a searing hot oven transforms the flavor …
Risotto di Zucca with Hazelnuts and Balsamic Vinegar
Nothing says fall like a Risotto di Zucca! Deeply aromatic Piedmontese hazelnuts and tangy Traditional Balsamic Vinegar perfectly accentuate this sweet, bright orange dish. Carnaroli …
Genovesine with Papaccelle and Anchovies
Franco Vastola came up with his Papaccelle sott’olio to recreate the exact recipe that his wife had been cooking at home. We immediately fell in …
The Original Zucchini Pasta: Spaghetti alla Nerano
Some form of zucchini pasta crops up in the gastronomic zeitgeist every few years. First we had the abominable “zoodle” craze, then Meghan Markle’s “zucchini …
Coffee Granita: Granita al Caffè
This recipe for coffee granita comes to us from Domenica Marchetti. We love her recipes because they are straightforward, balanced, and genuinely delicious. On these …
Eggplant Caponata
This Eggplant Caponata is unapologetically Gusti, a twist on the classic Sicilian version. We opted for Saba and Sirk grape vinegar to create its typical …
Fried Caper Leaves
Fried caper leaves are perfect to serve for a special aperitivo, on their own, or as part of a larger spread. Crunchy, umami, comforting. This …
Peaches with Honey, Sea Salt, and Basil
We don’t recall how or when we came to know this uncomplicated yet astonishing recipe for peaches with honey. Over time, it has simply become …
Spring Risotto with Spinach and Asparagus
As soon as we spot the first vernal greens in our market stalls, we simply can’t wait to usher in the Spring Risotto Season. Spinach, …
Mediterranean Brisket with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Mediterranean Brisket with sun dried tomatoes is a show-stopper, but couldn’t be easier to prepare! The meat slowly cooks in an umami rich tomato sauce …
Porcini Mushroom Ragu
Adapted from the Porcini Mushroom Ragu recipe by chef and pastaia Danielle Glantz featured in Food and Wine Magazine, this mushroom sauce marries the tangy …
Spaghetti with Yellow Tomatoes, Colatura, Vacche Rosse
Who said that fish and cheese don’t go together in the Italian kitchen? We joined forces with our friend Chef Silvia of La Rina to …
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant Parmigiana is an incredible side dish. No matter how steaming hot summer days can get, nothing honors the queen of summer, eggplant, like a …
Candele alla Genovese
Decadent, sweet, and rich: it’s Candele alla Genovese time. And don’t let the name fool you: Genovese is uncompromisingly Neapolitan! Genovese is a braised beef …
Fagioli all’Uccelletto
Beans, extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes, and sage. This simple combination of ingredients represents one of the most iconic dishes of Cucina Povera. Pellegrino Artusi …
The Best Pesto Genovese
This is the official recipe for the one and only Pesto Genovese. We learned this recipe from The Pesto King himself, Roberto Panizza, who created …
Hummus Bottarga
This is the glorious, tahini-less, bottarga hummus we make every summer. We’re kind of obsessed with it. We first learned this recipe from the wonderful …
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