Salted codfish is a relatively infrequent ingredient in Italian kitchens, but is still a very tasty and versatile element. The risotto recipe we are suggesting here requires average cooking skills but the result will be astonishing! A simple and delicate flavour, with a touch of saffron: a delight for the eyes and the taste buds too.

'Baccalà' is the Italian name for dried and salted codfish, an essential ingredient in many culinary traditions. Worldwide, Portugal ranks number one in its consumption, but Italy follows closely after with its many traditional recipes: 'baccalà alla lucana', 'alla cosentina', 'alla siciliana', etc.. Because of the preservation process, this fish needs many hours of soaking to get rid of the salt and to rehydrate the flesh. Here we suggest a simple, delicious recipe, something children will love and an ideal buffet component too!

These salty Parmesan biscuits are the ideal snack for an aperitif with your friends or for a nice mid-afternoon break. Very easy to make, all you need to do is prepare a simple short crust pastry and add the ingredients you prefer. In this recipe we suggest you use Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, almonds and raisins, for a treat that is both sweet and savory.

In this recipe, the sea and the mountains meet to bring forth new tastes: in fact, our suggested tuna steak dish is dressed with a tipical 'mountain sauce', salsa verde. Its origins are to be found in the north of Italy, and in particular in Piedmont, where it is called 'bagnet vert'. Traditionally served with boiled meat, this sauce has become popular and it now compliments many other dishes such as appetizers, vegetables or, like in this recipe, fish. 

If you like onions, but only use them as a 'secondary' ingredient in recipes, let us suggest a dish where they take on the lead role, with great success! The tender, juicy outer layers, filled with a savoury yet sweet filling, will seduce your guests and leave them wanting more. Ideal served as an appetiser, as part of a buffet or as a side dish to a delicate meat- or fish-based main course.

This recipe, originating from the northern region of Lombardy, perfectly matches the tenderness of veal rump with a complimentary flavourful spicy filling, creating a colourful, yet delicate main course. The tomato sauce provides extra moisture, balancing out the texture of the meat and harmonising its taste. Perfect for a sunday lunch or a special occasion, this dish will please the most demanding of palates! Serve with a nice Amarone della Valpolicella and rest assured that it will be a success!

Stuffed turkey is the typical Thanksgiving dish in the United States, but its recipe can be adopted in Italy as well, especially if you are looking for something special to surprise your guests with at Christmas time or during any other special occasion.