Tortelli di Zucca My go-to dish whenever I am in Mantua, these pumpkin, nutmeg, and amaretti-filled ravioli are the perfect autumnal dish. Serve tos... More Info
Tortellini in Brodo On My Table: "Tortellini in Brodo" (Stuffed Pasta in Broth) This traditional pasta dish hails from the northern city of Bologna... More Info
Trota al forno (baked trout) You know its springtime in Italy when trout appears on the menu. This freshwater fish is readily found in most of Italy’s natura... More Info
Uova al Tartufo (“Fried eggs with White Truffle”) Uova al Tartufo (“Fried eggs with White Truffle”) – My absolute favorite way to enjoy white truffles could not be any easier... More Info
Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana This dish literally means “it jumps in the mouth” - and the flavors certainly reflect that! Containing prosciutto, veal, and s... More Info
Verdure alla Giardiniera (Italian Pickled Vegetables) Wondering what to do with all those vegetables in your garden? No way to eat them all now and not enough people in the world to gi... More Info
Vignarola Last week, I was sitting in one of my favorite restaurants in Rome and couldn’t decide between artichokes or fresh peas as an an... More Info
Zampone con Lenticchie You know it's New Year’s Eve in Italy when everyone is wearing red underwear and eating zampone with lentils, allegedly guaran... More Info
Zeppole Nothing says St. Joseph’s Day like the Zeppola! This traditional Italian pastry consists of a fried or baked dough ball filled w... More Info
Zuccotto A typical Florentine semi-frozen dessert made with cake, alchermes liquor (which gives a vibrant red color), and gelato, Zuccotto ... More Info
Zuppa alla Pisana A great winter dish, Zuppa alla Pisana (“Pisan-style soup”) is easy to prepare and ASSOLUTAMENTE DELIZIOSO! The traditional re... More Info
Zuppa di Porcini (Porcini Mushroom Soup) You know it’s fall in Tuscany when this delicious dish appears on the menu. Simply sauté garlic, onion, potatoes, and porcini m... More Info
Zuppa Inglese The name of this traditional Italian dessert translates as “English soup.” Prepared by layering lady fingers or sponge cake di... More Info