Recipes

This Orange and Fennel Salad is a refreshing and vibrant salad from Sicily. It not only combines the juicy sweetness of oranges with the crisp, slightly licorice flavor of fennel. This salad is also very simple to make. You can serve it as an appetizer. Or a side.…

Orzo e Fagioli – Italian Bean and Barley Soup Orzo e Fagioli soup is a classic Italian soup made. It combines the creaminess of borlotti beans with the firm texture of barley (orzo). The result is a bowl of warmth and nourishment for a perfect meal. For this…

Italian Duck Ragu from Friuli: An Autumn Classic Duck ragu (ragu d’anatra) is a deliciously rich dish of gamey duck meat from the Friuli region. It is slow cooked with vegetables and wine. Then served over a bed of thick pappardelle or tagliatelle. It’s a real autumn treat.…

At first glance, Lasagne ai semi di papavero may seem unusual. It has no classic tomato or cream-based sauces that many associate with Italian pasta. Instead, this traditional pasta dish from the Friuli region is a simple combination of pasta with butter, poppy seeds and sugar. Even though…