What Are Gnocchi di Susine? Gnocchi di susine are potato dumplings filled with fresh plums (susine). Or in other words, they are gnocchi with a plum filling. These plum gnocchi are traditional in Friuli, especially in Trieste. They are very popular in the late summer or early Autumn…
Tajarin con fegatini di pollo is a traditional dish from Piemonte in northern Italy. It is made with thin egg pasta called tajarin and a sauce of finely chopped chicken livers. Cooks gently cook the livers with onion, olive oil, and white wine. In autumn, they often add…
I ate this Tuscan Wild Boar Ragù dish at a restaurant in Florence. It was so good – the sauce darker and richer than anything I’d ever made at home. And I kicked myself for not asking how it was made. Undeterred, I emailed the restaurant and asked…
Stinco di maiale is a traditional recipe from Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. This northeastern region in Italy is famous for its mountain cooking and Central European influences. Here, pork knuckles are slow cooked until tender, with crisp golden skin and rich, savoury flavour. It’s similar to the Austrian Schweinshaxe. But the Friulian…
Crostini neri is a rustic Tuscan chicken liver pâté. You cook chicken livers gently in butter and boost the flavour with anchovies and capers. You then spread it on toasted crostini. It has a thicker texture than French pâté. And it is a fantastic addition to any antipasto…
I must admit, I do have a weakness for chicken livers. They have a richness of flavour that gives them a meatiness that you dont get from other parts of a chicken. So when I see an Italian chicken liver recipe, it always gets my attention, and this…
Zuppa Lenticchie alla Molisana is a simple lentil soup. It comes from Molise, Italy’s smallest region. Molise is known for its simple, rustic cuisine. And it doesn’t get much simpler than this soup. It’s traditionally made with Capracotta lentils, pancetta and tomatoes. A Brief History of Zuppa di…
A Traditional Soup from Friuli Venezia Giulia Jota is a heart warming soup from Italy’s northeastern region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It is made with beans, sauerkraut, potatoes, and smoked pork. The traditional recipe draws from the unique culinary traditions of Friuli’s neighbours. Austria and Slovenia. And from…
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…