by Cristiano Bonino
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Liguria where it is quite popular, mostly enjoyed during aperitif with a nice glass of local white wine.
Rather than coming from a specific person, this version is the condensed result of many conversations with different housewives, bakers, chefs, and food lovers from all over Liguria.
by Signora Marca
This recipe is the result of one vivid memory of Cristiano’s childhood neighbor, "Signora Marca" (Mrs Marca), who used to make mayonnaise from scratch and pair it with vegetables such as asparagus or insalata russa.
by Fulvio Marino at Mulino Marino in Piedmont
This delicious recipe is originally from Sanremo, in western Liguria, but it comes to us from the nearby region, Piedmont, from Fulvio Marino, the third generation of the millers at Mulino Marino.
by Luca Antonioli from Emilia-Romagna
This delicious recipe originally hails from the Emilia-Romagna region. (Italy is divided in twenty regions such as Sicily and Tuscany.)
by Fulvio Marino at Mulino Marino in Piedmont
This delicious recipe is originally from Puglia, in the south of Italy, but it comes to us from the other end of the country, Piedmont, from Fulvio Marino, the third generation of the millers at Mulino Marino.
by Roberta Corradin at Restaurant Il Consiglio di Sicilia in Donnalucata
This delicious recipe and its story comes to us from Roberta Corradin, a food writer, originally from Piedmont who co-owns Restaurant Il Consiglio di Sicilia in Donnalucata with her husband, chef Antonio Cicero. We visit them on tour in Sicily end enjoy dinner at Il Consiglio.
by Roberta Corradin at Restaurant Il Consiglio di Sicilia in Donnalucata
This delicious recipe comes to us from Roberta Corradin, food writer and co-owner of Restaurant Il Consiglio di Sicilia in Donnalucata, alongside her husband, chef Antonio Cicero. We visit them on tour in Sicily and enjoy a cooking demonstration of this dish, before dining at Il Consiglio.
by Catalan Friends*
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Catalonia, where this sauce is quite popular and mostly enjoyed with fish, meat and veggies. Specifically, a version of it acts as the dipping sauce for calçots, a type of green onion served simply grilled. (Calçots are available in February, March, and April in Catalonia. See pic below.)
by Cristiano Bonino
I can’t remember a specific person who gave me this recipe. It’s the result of many trips to Liguria and many conversations with housewives, sommeliers, chefs and food lovers—not to mention plenty of tastings in homes, bakeries and restaurants all across the beautiful Italian Riviera!
by Silvia at Azienda Agricola Mandranova near Agrigento in Sicily
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sicily or try it at home!
by Cristiano Bonino
Enjoy this vegan version of a traditional savory pie (although the use of butter is more typical) on one of our tours in Italy, or on one of our cooking classes in Massachusetts, or try it at home using only a few ingredients!
By Chef Assunta D’Ermes at Restaurant Osteria del Borgo in Molise
Enjoy this traditional recipe on our tour in Molise or try it at home using only a few ingredients!
Inspired by Battista, owner of Agriturismo Casa Scaparone
This recipe was inspired by Battista, owner at Agriturismo Casa Scaparone near Alba in Piedmont, Italy. You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont!
By Diliana at the Winery Erede di Chiappone Armando
This recipe comes from Diliana’s mother in law and she usually prepares it for us during our wine tasting and visit to the Winery Erede di Chiappone Armando near Nizza Monferrato.
by Cristiano Bonino inspired by the village of Tellaro
You may find and enjoy this recipe in many regions of Italy, above all when you are by the sea. Cristiano was inspired by a sign posted in the little piazza of Tellaro, a village near Lerici, not so far from the Cinque Terre, in Liguria.
By Nonna Letizia (Cristiano’s grandma)
This recipe is very traditional and my grandmother Letizia used to make it regularly. You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont!
By Davide Marchegiano, our Piedmontese Tour Designer and Guide
This recipe was inspired by Davide’s mamma and you might enjoy this dish on our tours in Piedmont!
By a Piedmontese Friend
You might enjoy this recipe or a similar version on our tours in Piedmont or other regions of Italy!
Inspired by Battista, owner of Agriturismo Casa Scaparone
This vegan version of a traditional Piedmontese recipe was inspired by Battista, owner at Agriturismo Casa Scaparone. You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont!
by Ottilia from Trentino (Cristiano’s cousin)
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Trentino and Alto Adige-South Tyrol!
by Elisa Cucini from Agriturismo il Molinello in Tuscany
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany and other regions!
By a gourmet Piedmontese architect!
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in different regions, above all by the sea!
by Elisa Cucini from Agriturismo il Molinello in Tuscany
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany and other regions!
by Carmelo Conigliaro from Agriturismo Case Damma, Siracusa
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sicily! Versions of this dish vary, depending on the locality.
From recipe book "Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well" by Pellegrino Artusi
You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in some regions of Italy!
