Italian Cuisine
Italian Cuisine · 12 June 2025
The dish introduced at Procaccini restaurant in Milan by chef Emin Haziri has sparked some controversy. He acknowledges, "I realize that the price is high, but this dish features raw materials with a very high food cost. . Consider the 10 grams of caviar and the three gold leaves. Even the guanciale is carefully selected; it comes from Cinco Jotas Iberian pork. The pasta is sourced from the Graziano pasta factory in Avellino."
Italian Cuisine · 08 June 2025
De Re Coquinaria is the only surviving cookbook from the ancient Greco-Roman world, featuring over 400 Roman recipes translated into English. Attributed to Apicius, a wealthy Roman during Emperor Tiberius's reign, it offers insight into Roman dietary habits and highlights early versions of dishes like pumpkin pie and foie gras. The text emphasizes a love for food, preferring fish over meat and showcasing garum, a fermented fish sauce, as a key condiment in Roman cuisine.
Italian Cuisine · 22 May 2025
With spring in full swing in Italy, weekends are perfect for cooking and inviting friends or family over. Start with a soft pea flan and a twist on classic veal with tuna sauce. For the main course, consider traditional vegetable-filled cannelloni or a light Ligurian cod in agrodolce sauce. End on a sweet note with a fresh ricotta parfait infused with lemon.
Italian Cuisine · 12 May 2025
The vegetarian and vegan trend is rapidly growing in Italy, changing the culinary landscape as restaurants add more plant-based options. Fully vegetarian and vegan restaurants are also emerging, with six vegetarian restaurants in Italy now holding a Michelin Star. We’re featuring one from Rome, Milan, and Sicily. Enjoy!
Italian Cuisine · 06 May 2025
The Cerea family is bringing its Da Vittorio brand to Rome.The Da Vittorio pastry shop will be located inside the Hotel Orient Express in Rome, set to open in a few weeks. Da Vittorio is a true gastronomic powerhouse generating over 100 million euros annually with its 3-Michelin Star Restaurant in Brusaporto; while maintaining high-quality, artisanal products through its restaurants, pizzerias, catering services, cafés in Milan in the Louis Vuitton building and in Rome.
Italian Cuisine · 04 May 2025
In Emilia-Romagna, Labour Day - Festa dei Lavoratori or Il primo maggio is traditionally celebrated with cappelletti, a type of stuffed pasta. This custom holds historical significance. During a twenty-year period of political repression, the workers' holiday - Festa dei Lavoratori was banned, and there was a concerted effort to suppress pasta in all its forms. Nevertheless, those brave enough to stand up for their rights continued to gather for celebrations known as 'cappellettate'.
Italian Cuisine · 11 April 2025
Just a short drive from Bergamo, Da Vittorio Relais & Châteaux offers a peaceful retreat from city life. With three Michelin Stars, it is managed by Signora Bruna Cerea and her five children. The restaurant's menus combine Lombard tradition with creativity and change seasonally. Paccheri alla Vittorio, a signature dish, showcases the essence of Italian cuisine. Below are the details for the recipe. Buon Appetito!
Italian Cuisine · 02 April 2025
A special evening at Bar Basso in Milan features Salame Cacciatore in Milanese aperitifs, expertly crafted by Chef Daniele Reponi. Known in the social media world, he is preparing finger foods at this legendary venue, famous for the Negroni Sbagliato, created in 1972 by bartender Mirko Stocchetto. Casual snacks, like bread and salami, were enjoyed at home or during Sunday outings. This has now changed thanks to the trend of Aperitivo and Apericena, which now features Salami.
Italian Cuisine · 20 March 2025
The Genoese desserts, which are actually shortcrust pastry and cream desserts from Sicily, are a must-try when visiting the medieval village of Erice. These treats, first created in a convent, are tied to the sailors who navigated between Genoa and Trapani. While Genoa is famous for its culinary history, including dishes like the Genoese sauce that influenced Neapolitan cuisine, Erice's unique pastries stand out in the region between Trapani and Palermo.
Italian Cuisine · 06 March 2025
Hosting a dinner party can be a delightful experience, especially when you can impress your guests with an elegant Italian meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With a few simple yet sophisticated recipes, you can create a memorable evening full of flavors and warmth. We are presenting here three Italian Primi piatti - First Course recipes , which are easy to prepare but are real Lookers! Grazie a OGGI ricette!