Rustico Cooking Recipe Index
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Antipasti |
Cold Salads & Vegetables |
Pasta, Rice, Soup, & More |
Fish & Seafood |
Meat & Poultry |
Sides & Sauces |
Bread, Focaccia, Pizza, & More |
Desserts |
Step-By-Step Recipes |
The Italian Grill Index |
Rustico Cookbook Index
Antipasti
Arugula and Two-Cheese Frittata (Puglia)
Asparagus Spears Wrapped in Pancetta
Step-By-Step Best-Ever Sage Fritters
Bresaola Topped with Arugula and Shaved Parmigiano (Lombardy)
Bruschetta with Prosciutto and Mozzarella
Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuna
Crispy Four-Cheese Phyllo Triangles over Baby Greens
Crostini with Artichoke Paste, Mozzarella, and Roasted Tomatoes (Campania)
Crostini with Quick Tuna Mousse (Piedmont)
Crostini with Radicchio, Pancetta, and Mascarpone (The Veneto)
Crostini with Roasted Peppers and Goat Cheese
Crostini with Smoked Salmon and Chive Mousse
Endive Boats with Gorgonzola and Walnut Mousse
Fontina, Tomato, and Arugula Triangles
Fried Mozzarella in a "Carriage" (Campania)
Grilled Eggplant Bundles Stuffed with Ricotta
Grilled Leeks in Pink Peppercorn Marinade
Grilled Polenta Coins with Mushroom Ragu (Val d'Aosta)
Grilled Radicchio in Warm Pancetta Dressing
Grilled Shrimp and Red Pepper Skewers
Harvest Vegetables with Warm Anchovy-Garlic Dip (Piedmont)
Italian Sausage and Pecorino Frittata
Lemon-Soaked Anchovies (Liguria)
Ligurian Fish Carpaccio (Liguria)
Miniature Onion-Herb Frittatas
Mirella's Truffled Artichoke Flan (Umbria)
Mozzarella and Bread Skewers in Warm Anchovy Sauce (Latium)
Mustard-Laced Celery Root and Ham Bundles Tied with Chives
Potato and Leek Frittata with Taleggio (Lombardy)
Prosciutto and Melon Lollipops (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Roasted Pepper Boats with Pancetta and Pecorino
Salt Cod Salad with Smoky Peppers and Green Olives
Shrimp Fritters over Spicy Fennel Slaw
Simple Chickpea Crostini (Calabria)
Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Coins over Grilled Focaccia
Smoked Salmon "Carpaccio" over Arugula
Smoked Swordfish Topped with Arugula
Smoky Mortadella Wedges (Emilia-Romagna)
Soft Bruschetta with Tomato and Purple Onion (Basilicata)
Speck and Asparagus Scrolls (Trentino-Alto Adige)
Spicy Jumbo Shrimp with Fresh Mint
Truffled Salmon Carpaccio over Baby Greens
Tuna- & Tomato-Topped Bruschetta
Tuscan Cheese Souffle (Tuscany)
Cold Salads & Vegetables
Arugula, Tomato, & Olive Salad
Asparagus, Tomato, and Feta Cheese Salad
Baby Arugula, Walnut, and Scallion Salad with Hard-Boiled Eggs
Cannellini Bean and Tuna Salad with Cucumbers and Basil (Tuscany)
Crunchy Hearts of Palm Salad with Fresh Mint
Hearts of Palm Salad with Prosciutto Cotto, Bocconcini, and Olives
Fennel Slaw with Tarragon and Mustard Seeds
Grilled Peppers in Basil Marinade
Mixed Baby Greens with Focaccia Croutons
Shaved Fennel Salad in Balsamic Vinaigrette (Emilia-Romagna)
Sicilian Cauliflower Salad (Sicily)
Pasta, Rice, Soup, & More
Baked Rigatoni with Gorgonzola Cream
Barley Risotto with Corn and Smoked Mozzarella
Bread, Cabbage, and Fontina "Soup"
Bucatini in Summery Pork Ragu (Sicily)
Buckwheat Pasta with Cabbage, Caraway Seeds, and Fontina (Lombardy)
Cavatelli with Broccoli Raab and Toasted Bread Crumbs (Basilicata)
Cavatelli with Ricotta, Grape Tomatoes, and Basil
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup (Emilia-Romagna)
Step-by-Step Eggplant Parmigiana with Mozzarella, Basil, and Fresh Tomatoes
Escarole, Barley and Sausage Soup
Step-by-Step Escarole, Meatball, and Cannellini Bean Soup over Bruschetta (Molise)
Fava Bean Puree with Wilted Wild Greens (Puglia)
Farro Polenta with Game Ragù (Tuscany)
Fettuccine with Peas, Prosciutto, and Cream
Fresh Pasta with Poppy Seeds and Sugar (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Garganelli Pasta in Wilted Leek Sauce
Gemelli with Crab, Asparagus, and Saffron
Gnocchi in Delicate Mushroom Sauce (Piedmont)
Step-by-Step "Guitar Pasta" with Spicy Tomato Sauce (Abruzzo)
Herb-Flecked Crepes in Chicken Broth (Abruzzo)
Step-by-Step Homemade Rigatoni with Broccoli Raab
Knitting Needle Pasta with Pork Ragu (Sardinia)
Step-by-Step Lasagne al Pesto Ligurian-Style (Liguria)
Linguine with Shrimp and Arugula
Maria Rosa's Pasta with Mediterranean Herbs (Liguria)
Mom's Summer Rice Salad (Lombardy)
Orecchiette with Broccoli Raab (Apulia)
Orecchiette with Meatballs and Mozzarrella (Basilicata)
Penne Rigate with Roasted Peppers and Pancetta
Penne with Arugula and Tomatoes (Apulia)
Penne with Creamy Radicchio and Bacon (The Veneto)
Potato Gnocchi with Basil Pesto
Step-by-Step Ravioli in Duck Ragu (Tuscany)
Step-by-Step Ricotta Cannelloni
Ricotta Ravioli with Asparagus Tips in Browned Poppy Seed Butter
Step-by-Step Ricotta Ravioli with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Rigatoni in Hearty Two-Meat Ragu (Latium)
Rigatoni with Roasted Peppers & Olives
Risotto with Endive and Shrimp (The Veneto)
Sardinian Pasta with Sausage and Ricotta (Sardinia)
Spaghetti in Spicy Amatriciana Sauce (Latium)
Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Arugula, and Mozzarella in Foil Packets
Spaghetti in "Angry" Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil (Molise)
Step-by-Step Spaghetti with Mussels, Pancetta, and Tomatoes
Spaghetti with Sausage, Peppers, and Pecorino
Spaghetti with Spicy Sausage Sauce
Spicy Chickpea Soup with Pasta (Basilicata)
Spinach and Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce in Parmigiano Baskets
Summer Vegetable Soup and Eggs over Bread (Basilicata)
Tagliatelle with Basil Pesto and Zucchini Blossoms
Tagliatelle with Cauliflower, Pine Nuts, & Raisins (Sicily)
Tagliatelle with Celery Sauce (Puglia)
Tuscan Penne in Walnut-Garlic Sauce (Tuscany)
Step-by-Step Tuscan Ribollita Soup (Tuscany)
Umbrian Lentil Soup with Rosemary Shrimp
Vermicelli with Roasted Peppers and Eggplants (Sicily)
Wine-Laced Onion Soup (Piedmont)
Winter Minestrone with Barley and Sage (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Fish & Seafood
Bacon-Wrapped Truffled Monkfish Filets (The Marches)
Clams in Light Tomato Sauce (Calabria)
Grilled Squid in Chive-Tarragon Oil
Mediterranean Sea Bass al Cartoccio
Perfect Baked Salmon with Lime-Cilantro Sauce
Prosciutto-Wrapped Monkfish in Herbed Oil
Roasted Red Snapper Marinated with Mountain Herbs
Scampi and Asparagus in Lemon-Tarragon Dressing
Sea Bream Skewers with Caramelized Lemons and Fresh Bay Leaves
Shrimp with Cabbage, Scallions, and Bacon
Spice-Rubbed Tuna Steak (Tuscany)
Spicy Mahi-Mahi with Cherry Tomato Salsa
Steamed Mussels with Marjoram and Garlic Ligurian-Style (Liguria)
Stuffed Squid in Light Tomato Sauce
Meat & Poultry
Beer-Marinated Cornish Hen with Baby Vegetables and Aromatic Herbs
Braised Chicken with Juniper Berries and Potatoes (Trentino-Alto Adige)
Brined and Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Chicken Scaloppine with Balsamic Vinegar and Basil (Emilia-Romagna)
Chicken with Fennel, Olives, and White Wine (Sardinia)
Grilled Baby Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary (Latium)
Grilled Chicken in Foil Packets with Many Herbs
Grilled Herb-Rubbed Chicken (Umbria)
Grilled Pork Chops with Sweet Pepper Salad
Grilled Rabbit with Savory Herb Rub
Grilled Veal Bundles with Fontina, Sage, and Prosciutto
Herbed Pork Tenderloin in Puff Pastry Crust
Lamb in Creamy Cheese and Egg Sauce (Abruzzo)
Lamb with Aromatic Herbs and Red Wine (The Veneto)
Pan-Fried Sausages and Juicy Grapes
Pork Stew with Leek and Red Pepper (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Step-by-Step Pot Roast with Carrots, Juniper, and Mace
Roasted Baby Lamb Chops with Mustard-Rosemary Rub
Roasted Chicken with Oranges and Currants (Latium)
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Herb Marinade
Sausages Stuffed with Truffled Pecorino (Umbria)
Slow-Cooked Beef Bundles in Red Wine Glaze
Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine Sauce
Slow-Cooked Chicken with Fennel, Olives, and Scallions
Veal Ossobuco with Baby Vegetables and White Wine (Lombardy)
Sides & Sauces
Attilio's Stuffed Baked Potatoes (The Marches)
Step-by-Step Braised Cannellini Beans with Onions and Swiss Chard
Braised Chickpeas with Pancetta and Tomatoes (Molise)
Step-by-Step Brown Chicken Stock
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Garlic
Castelluccio Lentils with Pancetta and Aromatic Herbs
Cauliflower Gratin with Pancetta and Fontina
Crustless Zucchini Tart (Liguria)
Endive, Cauliflower, and Roasted Pepper Salad
Escarole with Lemon and Garlic
Garlic-Laced Escarole (Campania)
Grilled Scallions with Spicy Almond Pesto
Ligurian-Style Pesto (Liguria)
Marinated Beet Greens and Stems with Olive Oil, Lemon, and Garlic
Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Zest and Garlic
Roasted Butternut Squash with Balsamic Glaze (Emilia-Romagna)
Roasted Savoy Cabbage with Crispy Bacon
Slow-Cooked Peppers and Onions with Anchovies and Garlic (Latium)
Slow-Cooked Spinach with Parmigiano and Nutmeg (Emilia-Romagna)
Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins
Sweet Peas with Bacon and Onions
Bread, Focaccia, Pizza, & More
Artichoke- and Prosciutto-Stuffed Pizza Rustica (Campania)
Bacon, Mascarpone, & Caramelized Onion Focaccia
Step-by-Step Broccoli Raab and Sausage Pie with Mozzarella and Pecorino
Cheese-Stuffed Focaccia from Recco
Fausto's Asparagus Tart (Liguria)
Fennel-, Sausage-, and Arugula-Filled Torte (Basilicata)
Focaccia with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Molise)
Focaccia with Tomatoes and Thyme (Calabria)
Four-Cheese and Prosciutto Pie
Step-by-Step Griddle-Cooked Flatbread (Umbria)
Step-by-Step Grilled Sesame and Thyme Focaccia
Step-by-Step Pizza Margherita with Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil (Campania)
Leek and Smoked Mozzarella "Quiche" (Liguria)
Pizza with Spinach, Spicy Pancetta, and Ricotta
Polenta-Crusted Artichoke, Zucchini, and Cheese Pie
Roberto's Classic Genovese Focaccia (Liguria)
Roasted Fennel & Spiced Mozzarella Panini
Step-by-Step Rye Bread from Bolzano (Trentino-Alto Adige)
Savory Cheese and Asparagus Pie
Seeded Rye Flatbread (Trentino-Alto Adige)
Desserts
Almond-Scented Sweet Cinnamon Rolls
Apricot and Almond Focaccia Topped with Chocolate
Step-by-Step Apricot, Candied Orange Peel, and Walnut Cookies
Caramelized Grapes over Greek Yogurt
Chianti-Poached Pears Stuffed with Gorgonzola-Walnut Cream
Cranberry & Pistachio Biscotti
Creamy Cinnamon-Scented Rice Pudding
Crispy Anise and White Wine Taralli
Flaky Apple Strudel (Trentino)
Fresh Berry Salad with Prosecco and Mint
Grana Padano with Chestnut Honey and Walnuts (Lombardy)
Hazelnut-Chocolate "Brick" (Piedmont)
Lemon Sorbet over Strawberries (Sicily)
Light-As-Air Limoncello Mousse (Campania)
Orange-Scented Almond-Chocolate Biscotti (Piedmont)
Orange, Mascarpone, and Ricotta Cannoli
Step-by-Step Panettone and Chocolate Tiramisu
Sweet Ricotta Omelette Souffle with Rum-Soaked Raisins (Trentino-Alto Adige)
Step-By-Step Recipes
Apricot, Candied Orange Peel, and Walnut Cookies
Braised Cannellini Beans with Onions and Arugula
Broccoli Raab and Sausage Pie with Mozzarella and Pecorino
Eggplant Parmigiana with Mozzarella, Basil, and Fresh Tomatoes
Escarole, Meatball, and Cannellini Bean Soup over Bruschetta (Molise)
Griddle-Cooked Flatbread (Umbria)
Grilled Sesame and Thyme Focaccia
"Guitar Pasta" with Spicy Tomato Sauce (Abruzzo)
Homemade Rigatoni with Broccoli Raab
Lasagne al Pesto Ligurian-Style (Liguria)
Panettone and Chocolate Tiramisu
Pizza Margherita with Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil (Campania)
Pot Roast with Carrots, Juniper, and Mace
Ravioli in Duck Ragu (Tuscany)
Ricotta Ravioli in Fresh Tomato Sauce
Rye Bread from Bolzano (Trentino-Alto Adige)
Spaghetti with Mussels, Pancetta, and Tomatoes
Spinach and Sheep's Milk Cheese Focaccia (Liguria)
The Italian Grill Cookbook Index
Here is the complete recipe index of The Italian Grill by Micol Negrin, Clarkson N. Potter, 2005; buy your signed cookbook here.
Antipasti: Succulent Starters
- Tomato-Rubbed Bruschetta
- Asparagus Spears Wrapped in Pancetta
- Bruschetta with Chopped Tomatoes, Tuna, and Capers
- Skewered Mozzarella and Bread in Warm Anchovy Butter
- Figs Enrobed in Prosciutto Fichi Avvolti nel Prosciutto
- Young Goat Cheese and Smoked Prosciutto Coins
- Grilled Ham and Cheese with Marinated Mushrooms
- Thinly Sliced Seared Salmon with Truffled Olive Oil and Chives
- Smoked Swordfish "Carpaccio" Smothered in Arugula
Pizza, Focaccia, & Other Primi
- Wafer-Thin Focaccia with Rosemary and Sea Salt Focaccina
- Truffled Pizza with Smoked Prosciutto and Slivered Arugula
- Pizza with Diced Fresh Tomatoes, Oregano, and Shaved Pecorino
- Black and White Pizza
- Grilled Polenta Coins with Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce
- Smoky Flatbread
- Neapolitan Calzone
- Focaccia Stuffed with Mascarpone and Truffled Olive Oil
Fish & Seafood
- Skewered Mussels with Pancetta and Garlicky Bread Crumbs
- Sea Bream with Caramelized Lemons and Fresh Bay Leaves
- Herb-Crusted Tuna Steak with Arugula and Cherry Tomato Salad
- Monkfish Steaks in Garlic-Lemon Bath
- Whole Trout with Garlicky Bread Crumb Stuffing
- Tarragon-Rubbed Salmon
- “Buttoned” Grouper Stuffed with Provolone and Garlic
- Sea Scallops with Tri-Color Pepper Medley and Slivered Basil
- Stuffed Squid
- Baby Octopus in Caper Marinade
- Clams in a Packet with Oregano, Garlic, and White Wine
- Herbed Shrimp Threaded on Rosemary Skewers
- Swordfish Bundles with Sicilian Orange and Pine Nut Stuffing
- Lobster, Fresh Lemon, and Mint Salad
- Smoky Seafood Salad over Shaved Fennel
Meat & Poultry
- Chicken Stuffed with Fennel and Prosciutto
- Tender Chicken Morsels in Rosemary-Chili Marinade
- Brine-Salted Chicken in Spicy Marinade and Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce
- Three-Meat Meatballs with Lemony Mint Pesto
- Herb-Marinated Pork Chops over Grilled Pepper Salad
- Savory Sausage and Sweet Grape Skewers
- "The Birds that Ran Away"--aka Veal and Pancetta Skewers
- Florentine Steak Topped with Slivered Arugula
- Peppery Rosemary-Rubbed Rib-Eye Steak
- Garlic-Studded Pork Loin with Medieval Spices
- Baby Lamb Chops in Garlic, Green Peppercorn, and Mustard Marinade
- Sardinian Smoked Lamb
- Mixed Grilled Skewers
- Beef and Prosciutto Bites with Crushed Juniper Berries
- Rabbit with Savory Caper Sauce
Vegetables
- Sausage-Stuffed Onions and Frying Peppers
- Zucchini Ribbons with Dill and Slivered Almonds
- Smoky Pepper Strips in Lemony Caper Marinade
- Fennel Wedges in Tarragon-Laced Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Radicchio in Warm Vinegar Dressing
- Sicilian Pepper Bundles
- Sardinian Eggplant Purée with White Wine and Garlic
- Eggplant Coins with Chunky Walnut-Chive Salsa
- Caramelized Tomatoes with Oregano and Garlic
- Seared Asparagus with Lemon Zest and Chives
- Scallions with Spicy Almond Pesto
- Leeks in Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette
- Baby Artichokes with Fresh Mint
- Vegetable Skewers in Three-Herb Pesto over Baby Greens
- Herb-Basted Portobello Mushroom Caps
- Fire-Kissed Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad
- Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes with Sage and White Wine
- Summer Vegetable Millefoglie in Basil Oil
- Seared Cabbage Hearts with Toasted Caraway Seeds
Sauces, Marinades, & Spice Rubs
- Mayonnaise
- Raw Tomato Sauce
- Parsley-Caper Sauce
- Light Tomato Sauce
- Creamy Grilled Pepper Sauce
- Herbed Olive Oil Sauce for Fish and Seafood
- Classic Marinade for Meat and Poultry
- Mom and Dad’s Chili Sauce
- Spice Rub for Fish and Seafood
- Spice Rub for Meat and Poultry
Sweet Endings
- Rum-Glazed Panettone with Whipped Mascarpone
- Pears Glazed with Barolo Wine
- Honeyed Bruschetta with Gorgonzola
- Caramelized Blood Oranges over Creamy Ricotta Mousse
- Summer Fruit Packets with Moscato d'Asti
- Apple Wedges in Cinnamon-Scented Caramel Butter
- Tuscan Rosemary and Raisin Buns
- Amaretto-Stuffed Peaches with Vin Santo Glaze
- Orange-Scented Focaccia Stuffed with Hazelnut-Chocolate Cream
Rustico Cookbook Index
Here is the complete recipe index of Rustico: Regional Italian Country Cooking by Micol Negrin, Clarkson N. Potter, 2002.
Abruzzo
- Cinnamon-Scented Pie Stuffed with Prosciutto, Cheese, and Eggs
- "Guitar Pasta" in Lamb and Sweet Pepper Ragù
- Scamorza Ravioli in Saffron Cream Sauce
- Polenta Topped with Sausages in Spicy Tomato Sauce
- Delicate Cheese-Filled Crêpes in Broth
- Fried Skate in Aromatic Vinegar Marinade
- Chicken with Roasted Peppers and Onions
- Lamb Scaloppine with Black Olives and Lemon
- Tuna-Filled Artichokes
- Chocolate-Covered Almond Cake
Basilicata
- Soaked Bread with Sweet Onion, Tomato, and Basil
- Vegetable- and Cheese-Stuffed Focaccia from Matera
- Bucatini in Fiery Chili-Garlic Paste
- Wheat Berries in Savory Pork Ragù
- "Almond Sliver" Pasta with Garlicky Broccoli Raab
- Short Pasta Strips in Spicy Chickpea Broth
- Escarole, Fennel, and Sausage Soup Dusted with Pecorino
- Roasted Lamb and Oyster Mushrooms
- Baked Potatoes, Onions, and Tomatoes with Oregano and Bread Crumbs
- Plump Wheat with Pomegranate, Chocolate, and Nuts
Calabria
- Roasted Tomato Spread on Grilled Bread
- Cornmeal, Fennel, and Olive Flatbread
- Broccoli Raab and Sausage Pitta
- Golden Pasta Pancake with Melting Cheese
- Bucatini in Chunky Eggplant Sauce
- Long-Simmered Onion Soup
- Tuna in Herbed Olive Oil Bath
- Pork Loin in Honey-Chili Glaze
- Braised Sweet Peppers and Onions
- Chocolate-Covered Roasted Figs
Campania
- Lemon-Soaked Seafood Salad
- The Classic Pizza with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
- Layered Eggplant Pie
- Spaghetti with Tuna, Anchovies, and Olives from Capri
- Herb-Speckled Pasta with Clams, Garlic, and Cherry Tomatoes
- Ricotta Cannelloni from Sorrento
- Sea Bass in "Crazy Water"
- Pork Braciole with Pine Nuts and Capers
- Stuffed Escarole Bundles
- Coffee Custard over Ladyfingers
Emilia-Romagna
- Parmigiano "Ice Cream"
- Greens-Stuffed Pastry Half-Moons
- Griddle Bread from Romagna
- Garganelli with Creamy Ragù
- Ricotta-Filled "Ears" in Tomato Sauce
- Tiny Gnocchi with Beans
- Braised Sturgeon from Ferrara
- Veal Scaloppine alla Bolognese
- Veal Roast Stuffed with Spinach, Pancetta, and Frittata
- Honey and Nut Pie
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Crisp Montasio Cheese Pancake
- Chocolate- and Spinach-Filled Pasta with Smoked Ricotta
- Potato Gnocchi with Cocoa, Golden Raisins, and Cinnamon
- Polenta "Bombe" with Beef Ragù
- Cranberry Bean and Sauerkraut Soup
- Broiled Scallops and Oysters with Watercress
- Pork-Stuffed Savoy Cabbage Bundles
- Spinach, Leek, and Basil Frittata
- Cinnamon-Almond Pie
- Ricotta Strudel
Lazio
- Folded and Stuffed Flour and Water Pancakes
- Bucatini in Chili-Pancetta Sauce
- Baked Semolina Gnocchi
- The Roman Legionnaire's Farro Soup Revisited
- Pike in Velvety Egg-Lemon Sauce
- The Cowmen's Braised Oxtail with Celery
- Egg Ribbons in Tomato Sauce with Pecorino and Fresh Mint
- Spring Peas with Diced Prosciutto
- Anise Taralli
- Sweet Polenta and Ricotta Cake
Liguria
- Cheese-Stuffed Focaccia from Recco
- Herbed Rice Tart
- Griddle-Baked Pasta Diamonds in Basil Pesto
- Greens-Stuffed Pasta in Creamy Walnut Sauce
- Fresh Marjoram Soup
- Towering Seafood Salad
- Breaded Saddle of Rabbit with Almonds and Mustard
- String Bean "Torta"
- Luciano's Focaccia
- Signora Baj's Apricot Jam Cookies
Lombardy
- Fried Eel Marinated in Medieval Spices
- Gorgonzola-Topped Pizza with Sweet Onions
- Buckwheat Flour Ribbons with Wilted Cabbage, Potatoes, and Mountain Cheese
- Sausage and Cheese Pasta Horns from Brescia
- Butternut Squash Gnocchi in Rosemary Butter
- Saffron Risotto from Milan
- Thinly Sliced Veal in Cold Tuna Sauce
- Braised Veal Shanks with Gremolata
- Slipper-Shaped Bread
- Panettone Bread Pudding
the Marches
- Stuffed and Fried Olives from Ascoli Piceno
- Flaky Griddle Bread with Greens
- Truffled Lasagna
- Baked Mussels Topped with Prosciutto and Parsley
- Seafood Stew from Porto Recanati
- Baked Red Mullet Wrapped in Prosciutto
- Roasted Rabbit Stuffed with Pancetta and Fennel
- Deep-Fried Cauliflower in White Wine Batter
- Easter Cheese Bread
- Ricotta Tart
Molise
- "Thirsty" Pizza
- Ricotta, Provolone, and Prosciutto Fritters
- Hand-Cut Pasta Squares in Asparagus Cream
- Ricotta Ravioli in Country Ragù
- Pasta-Stuffed Crêpes
- Bean, Cabbage, and Potato Soup with Garlic-Pancetta-Chili Oil
- Seafood Pot from Termoli
- Grilled Rabbit and Sausage Skewers
- The Shepherd's Celebratory Meat
- Sweet Chestnut Fritters
Piedmont
- Spicy Robiola Cheese and Scallion Spread
- Roasted Peppers in Bagna Caôda
- Custard Croquettes with White Truffles
- Egg Yolk Pasta in Veal Roast Sauce
- Three-Meat Agnolotti
- Risotto Cooked in Barolo
- Baked Trout in Wine-Butter Sauce
- Salami- and Scallion-Stuffed Veal
- Almond Macaroons from Borgomanero
- Decadent Hazelnut-Chocolate Pudding
Puglia
- Tomato- and Cheese-Topped Potato Pie
- Stuffed Focaccia Roses
- Orecchiette with Wilted Arugula and Tomatoes
- Cavatelli and Bean Soup with Mussels
- Peppery Mussels with Lemon
- Lamb and Baby Onions Baked in Foil Packets
- Bread Crumb and Mint Frittata
- Zucchini Coins in Garlic Marinade
- Apulian Bread
- Ricotta Fritters
Sardinia
- Cherry Tomato, Celery, and Bottarga Salad
- Smoked Eggplants in Mint-Basil Oil
- Saffron-Tinted Dumplings in Wild Boar Ragù
- Eggplant-Walnut Ravioli in Tomato Sauce
- Fregola Soup with Cockles
- Roasted Lobster with Parsley and Bread Crumbs
- Gray Mullet Baked in Sea Salt
- Myrtle-Infused Hen
- Roasted Lamb with Fennel
- Mint- and Lemon-Laced Cheese Pillows in Warm Chestnut Honey
Sicily
- Marinated Olives
- The Silversmith's Grilled Cheese
- Fennel, Blood Orange, and Olive Salad
- Salami, Cheese, and Chive Flatbread
- Hollow Pasta in Rich Pork Ragù
- Twice-Cooked Swordfish in Tomato, Pine Nut, and Caper Sauce
- The Aeolian Islands' Herb-Stuffed Tuna Bundles
- Braised Chicken with Prosciutto and Fried Eggplants
- "Simple" Caponata
- Almond Paste Cookies
Trentino-Alto Adige
- Grated Potato Pancakes
- Asparagus in Egg-Horseradish Sauce
- Rye Pasta Squares Filled with Spinach and Caraway Seeds
- Speck and Chive Bread Dumplings in Aromatic Butter
- Fresh Egg Dumplings in Poppy Seed Butter
- Swiss Chard and Bread Crumb Gnocchi
- Pork and Apple Strudel
- Beef, Potato, Onion, and Paprika Stew
- Braised Goat with Blueberry Compote
- Plum-Stuffed Buns
Tuscany
- Deep-Fried Sage Leaves
- Summer Bread and Tomato Salad
- Cannellini Beans and Tuna
- Wide Pasta Ribbons in Duck Sauce
- "Nude" Ravioli
- Chestnut Flour Polenta with Sausage and Scallions
- Braised Squid with Chili, Greens and Tomatoes
- Pork Chops with Olives and Fennel Seeds
- Florentine Flatbread with Grapes
- Giulio's Sweet Swiss Chard Tart
Umbria
- Greens and Sausage Bundle from Panciolle
- Pasta with Asparagus, Herbs, and Cherry Tomatoes
- Tagliatelle in Bubbling Tomato Broth
- Castelluccio Lentil Soup
- A Medley of Sweetwater Fish with Rosemary over Garlic-Rubbed Bread
- Trout Bathed in Black Truffle Sauce
- Hunter-Style Chicken
- Pan-Fried Sausages and Juicy Grapes
- Pork Scaloppine in Caper and Red Wine Glaze
- Nut-and-Fruit "Snake" of the Capuchin Nuns
Val D'Aosta
- Creamy Fonduta over Fried Polenta
- Fontina Fritters with Wilted Spinach
- Wine-Macerated Raspberries over Polenta
- Cabbage and Whole Wheat Bread Soup from Valpelline
- Bread, Rice, and Fontina Soup from Cogne
- Fontina-Stuffed Breaded Veal Chops
- Braised Venison in Creamy Grappa Sauce
- Young Greens in Warm Bacon Dressing
- Raisin-Studded Sweet Bread
- The Cup of Friendship
Veneto
- Sardines in Sweet-and-Sour Sauce
- Garlic Cod over White Polenta
- Whole Wheat Spaghetti in Wilted Onion-Anchovy Sauce
- Beet-Filled Ravioli with Poppy Seeds
- Scampi Risotto
- Rice with Fresh Spring Peas
- Pasta and Bean Soup over Slivered Radicchio
- Roasted Turkey with Pomegranate Sauce
- Crumbly Cornmeal Cookies
- Lemony Tagliatelle Cake