Pear and gorgonzola risotto (Risotto con Pere e Gorgonzola) is a creamy, fragrant dish that comes into its own in Autumn, when pears reach their best. Pears and gorgonzola have long been friends, as the fruit’s sweetness balances the cheese’s saltiness. Gorgonzola can only be produced in specific…
Asparagus risotto (risotto agli asparagi) is one of Liguria’s best springtime dishes. It’s fresh, creamy, and packed with seasonal flavor. In Liguria, people wait all winter for tender green asparagus to show up at the markets. When it does, they turn it into a dish that celebrates the…
When it comes to authentic regional Italian cuisine, the Marche region of Italy often flies under the radar. This is mainly because it sits largely out of sight between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. But if you know where to look, Marche can offer some fantastic…
Risotto Montasio e Pere is a delicious bowl of creamy risotto with autumn pears. It is eaten all across northern Italy. Especially in the Friuli region where pears are a staple crop. And where you can buy the amazing Montasio cheese everywhere. Friuli’s varied climate is perfect for…
This chicken liiver and sage risotto recipe is one of my favourite finds from the Friuli region. I love chicken livers. They are full of iron and B-vitamins. They are extremely cheap. And they taste great. And of course, I love risotto. But this dish is more than…
Risi e bisi is a delicious combination of Vialone Nano Rice with fresh Spring peas. You would be forgiven for thinking risi e bisi is a risotto. But what makes it different is its more soup-like consistency, and the puréed pea pods that intensify the pea flavour. Whilst…