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Macco di Fava with Fave di Amelia from Umbria
Macco di Fava is a cucina povera classic. An aromatic puree of earthy fava beans served with a healthy side of leafy greens, macco di …

Dried figs are better than fresh
Santomiele, our dried fig producer in Cilento, Campania, told us that sun dried figs have three times the nutritional benefits of fresh figs. Three times! Dried figs …

Radicchio Salad with Prosciutto, Hazelnuts, Zibibbo Raisins
This striking radicchio salad is an explosion of flavors. Bitter radicchio, sweet-tart zibibbo raisins soaked in balsamic vinegar, umami-rich prosciutto and Vacche Rosse cheese, and …

New Harvest EVOO from Lazio
“The quantity of oil we were able to make this year was much less than the 2021 production, but I was impressed by the aroma …

Chocolate Hazelnut Bliss
Here’s what happens when Marco Colzani takes his (and our!) trusted Terra delle Nocciole hazelnuts from Piemonte and elevates them with his bean-to bar chocolate pairing …

Hazelnut Amaretti with Candied Oranges
This recipe comes from our friend Viola Buitoni, an Italian chef instructor and food writer living in San Francisco. We feel these amaretti perfectly glorify …