Fennel bulb is a seasonal vegetable most readily available in Italy during the cooler months– late Fall, Winter, and Spring. There are certain flavors that are far more appreciated in Italy than in the United States, and one of these is the...
It is a bit disappointing that by the time mid-October rolls around, La Romita has usually closed her doors for the year. Disappointing because some amazing Umbrian delicacies come into season in fall, chief among these the black truffles of Norcia. Truffles are the...
And finally, bringing the Ciriole together with a spicy tomato sauce. Part 1 – Pasta Fresca Part 2 – The Story of this Recipe Part 3 – Ciriole – Making the Pasta Part 4 – Ciriole alla Ternana – The Complete Dish Ciriole alla Ternana...
Here we get to the nitty-gritty: the actual recipe for the pasta itself. Make sure you check out the videos at the bottom of the page, featuring Irma demonstrating the steps! Part 1 – Pasta Fresca Part 2 – The Story of this Recipe Part 3 – Ciriole...
Part 1 – Pasta Fresca Part 2 – The Story of this Recipe Part 3 – Ciriole – Making the Pasta Part 4 – Ciriole alla Ternana – The Complete Dish About This Recipe From Alessandro – I’ve known that I wanted to include this...
By all rights, recipes with short ingredient lists should only need a few words of explanation, but obviously there are exceptions. Who could be surprised that pasta, the iconic dish of Italy, would need more than a few short paragraphs to do it honor? Making fresh...
Green beans have a nice long season, and are a delicious accompaniment to a summer meal. Fagiolini al Pomodoro is a common preparation in Umbria (and Tuscany) and is (as most Italian dishes) extremely simple, essentially a short braise of the bean in a basic tomato...
So far we have made a point of presenting recipes that are mainstays of Umbrian cuisine. In the heat and height of summer, however, we felt that it was practically imperative that we include a recipe from considerably further south. Gelo di Anguria, known originally...
Aside from a mixed plate of salumi and bread, there is no more fundamental antipasto that the classic bruschetta al pomodoro. This simple mixture of tomatoes, garlic, salt and olive oil exemplifies the foundation of italian cooking: quality ingredients, simply...
Italian Crostata is a type of tart made with a lightly sweetened pastry dough called pasta frolla. There are numerous forms of this pastry, which can be filled with an endless variety of seasonal fruits and custards, but the jam-filled variety is perhaps the most...
