by Fulvio Marino at Mulino Marino in Piedmont
 

This delicious recipe comes to us from Fulvio Marino, third-generation miller at Mulino Marino.

Enjoy this recipe at home, and feel like you’re in Italy from your own kitchen!

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 Chef Max Mariola from Rome (and Facebook!)

Normally, we collect recipes in the restaurants, trattorie, wineries, agriturismi, and sometimes home kitchens of incredible Italian cooks. This year, as we all know, is a little different…

by Cristiano Bonino

This recipe is the result of watching many pasta-making demonstrations on our tours, having conversations with housewives, chefs, and food lovers, and of course enjoying plenty of tastings in homes and restaurants across beautiful Italy!

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 Salvatore Aceto, owner at Amalfi Lemon Experience

You might enjoy this recipe in Campania on our tour in the Amalfi Coast, inspired by Salvatore Aceto, whom we visit at his lemon grove Amalfi Lemon Experience (see below his original recipe in Italian and translated in English)**

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 Tuscany and many conversations with housewives, sommeliers, chefs and food lovers—not to mention plenty of tastings in homes and restaurants all across the beautiful Tuscany!

by Diliana at Erede di Chiappone Winery in Piedmont

Sharing here a delicious and personal recipe that comes to us from Diliana who cooks lunch for us on tour when we visit her family-run winery in Piedmont and featuring an unforgettable wine tasting.

by Nonna Letizia

Sharing here a delicious and personal recipe that comes to us from Nonna Letizia, Cristiano’s grandmother. This is a powerful edible story for Cristiano who remembers how she used to make it for the family. You might enjoy it on one of our tours in Piedmont.

by Paola Pedergnana

Sharing here a delicious and personal recipe that comes to us from Paola Pedergnana, Cristiano’s mother. You might enjoy it on one of our summer tours in Piedmont (when peaches are in season). Did you know that amaretti cookies are native to Piedmont?

by Cristiano Bonino
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany and in other regions in central Italy where this ancient grain is quite popular and mostly enjoyed in the summer. 

By Grazia at Dalla Terra Bistrot near Noto in Sicily

Grazia uses her homegrown almonds to make this healthy beverage! You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sicily or in other regions in south of Italy where this beverage is popular, given the local almond production.

by Silvia at Azienda Agricola Mandranova near Agrigento in Sicily
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sicily or try at home using just a few ingredients!

by Antonio, Owner of Restaurant Filippino in Lipari, Sicily
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sicily or at one of our cooking classes in Massachusetts.

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 Francesca, a Trapanese friend from Sicily

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sicily or at one of our cooking classes in Massachusetts.

By Cristiano Bonino
 

You might enjoy this recipe in many regions of Italy or on one of our cooking classes in Boston area. Cristiano Bonino can’t remember a specific person who gave him this recipe, which is the result of conversations with different housewives, sommeliers, chefs and food lovers all over Italy!

​​by Elisa Cucini from Agriturismo il Molinello in Tuscany
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany!

By Cristiano Bonino

You might enjoy this recipe in many regions of Italy, even if radicchio is mostly grown in the Veneto region. Cristiano Bonino can’t remember a specific person who gave him this recipe, which is the result of conversations with different housewives, sommeliers, chefs and food lovers all over Italy!

by nonna Ottilia from Agriturismo Anselmi in Terzolas, Trentino

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Trentino & Sud Tyrolor try at home using just a few ingredients!

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 Neapolitan Chef Angelo Guida 

Enjoy this traditional recipe on our tours in Campania or Lazio region, or on one of our cooking classes in Massachusetts, or try it at home using only a few ingredients!

by Andrea Molinaro, a Umbrian friend

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Umbria (or another region of Italy) where this legume is a staple of the traditional cuisine. Or, try it at home, using just a few ingredients as our friend Andrea did!  

by Nonna Paola from Agriturismo il Molinello in Tuscany

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Italy or try at home using just a few ingredients. Paola made this recipe without precise quantites but based on her experience!

by Diana Ferrazzini, a Piedmontese Friend

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont or try at home using just a few ingredients. Diana loves this recipe from Italian baker Giovanni Pina.

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!

by Chef Elisa Cucini at Agriturismo Il Molinello in Tuscany

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany at Agriturismo il Molinello or in other regions, given how typical is this tart called "crostata" in many places in Italy.

By Neapolitan Chef Angelo Guida

Enjoy this traditional and hard-to-find recipe in restaurants, possibly on our tour in Campania region, or on one of our cooking classes in Massachusetts, or try it at home using only a few ingredients!

By Neapolitan Chef Angelo Guida

Enjoy this traditional recipe on our tour of Lazio or try it at home for a lighter version of Macaroni-and-Cheese using only 3 ingredients!

by Elisa Cucini from Agriturismo il Molinello in Tuscany
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany or other regions, given the popularity of this type of pasta in Italy!

by Teresa, a Neapolitan friend! 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in south of Italy!

by Carmelo Conigliaro from Agriturismo Case Damma, Siracusa

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sicily!

Sardinian Mirto by the 100% Sardinian Simone Scalas

In Sardinia our friend Simone uses the local Mirto wild berries to make his signature digestif! You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sardinia, or in other regions, given how popular this beverage is all across Italy!

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 Andrea Marchesini 

In beautiful Alassio, Andrea uses his homegrown lemons to make this limoncello! You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Liguria or in  other regions, given how popular this beverage is all across Italy!

by Paola Pedergnana (Cristiano’s mamma)

You might enjoy this vegan version of a lesser-known recipe on our tour in Piedmont or other regions of Italy!

by Davide Marchegiano, our Piedmontese Trip Designer and Guide

This recipe was inspired by Davide’s mamma and you might enjoy this torte on our tours in Piedmont and other regions of Italy!

By Davide Marchegiano, our Piedmontese Tour Designer and Guide

This recipe is very traditional in north west of Italy, in the village of Montalto Dora near Ivrea where Davide lives. You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont!

by Silvia, Chef at Agriturismo Tenuta del Barone in Piedmont

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont!

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 Restaurant at Hotel su Gologone in Sardinia

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sardinia!

by Chef Piera at L’Infernot Restaurant and B&B in Piedmont

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 Lavinia, a Pugliese friend
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Puglia and Basilicata!

by Paola Pedergnana (Cristiano’s mamma)

You might enjoy this lesser-known recipe on our tour in Piedmont or other regions of Italy!

by Milena Meneghin, chef/owner at Agriturismo Il Talento Nella Quiete near Lake Como in Lombardy

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont and other regions!

by Elisa Cucini from Agriturismo il Molinello in Tuscany

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany!

by Nonna Letizia (Cristiano Bonino’s grandma)

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont andother regions!

by Elisa Cucini and Paola Draghi from Agriturismo il Molinello in Tuscany

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany, Piedmont and other regions!

by Cristiano Bonino
 

You might enjoy a similar recipe or with different vegetables and versions in Puglia, Sicily, Lazio and other regions.

by Daniela Virgona, capers and wine producer in Salina, Aeolian Island in Sicily
 

You might ebjoy this recipe on tour in Sicily!

by Rosanna Baggetta at Agriturismo I Cianelli in Liguria
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tour in Liguria and other regions!

by Zia Rita (Cristiano’s Aunt from Veneto)

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in different regions of Italy!

by Elisa Cucini from Agriturismo il Molinello in Tuscany
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany!

by a friend from Liguria
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Liguria and other regions! 

by Elisa Cucini from Agriturismo il Molinello in Tuscany
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany and other regions!

by a Piedmontese Nonna
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Piedmont!

by Tuscan chef Stefania Biancucci
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany!

by Elisa Cucini from Agriturismo il Molinello in Tuscany
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Tuscany and other regions!

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.

by Giuseppe Pendolino owner Agriturismo Il Principe di Aragona in Sicily  
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sicily or a similar version in other regions such as Piedmont and Liguria!

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!