Panzanella is a favourite in central Italy, very famous in Tuscany, Marche and Lazio. The original recipe calls for stale bread, red onion, basil, olive oil, vinegar and salt, but over time more ingredients, such as fresh tomatoes and cucumbers have been introduced.

Pasta alla carbonara is a typical dish from the region Lazio, more particularly from Rome itself, made with popular ingredients like pasta, pig’s cheek or bacon, eggs.. and characterised by an intense flavour. Three main hypotheses exist as to how the dish was invented, but none of them has as yet been confirmed. Nonetheless, we are happy we can now enjoy this delicious recipe!

This easy and tasty risotto recipe is traditionally popular in spring and summer, when fresh peas are in season and can be bought directly from the producers. The delicate flavour of these wonderful green legumes perfectly matches the more savoury Pesto and Parmigiano, providing an incredible taste experience.

Sauces are an incredibly versatile element, they can be absolute show-stoppers or delicate, discreet yet fundamental complements. They enhance tastes, give a special twist to plain dishes and are quick and fun to prepare! This peanut sauce, beside being incredibly tasty, also contains many beneficial properties. Enjoy it on croutons, with veggies or on meat!

Arrabbiata is a spicy sauce, typical of the Lazio region, and more specifically from Rome. 'Penne all'Arrabbiata' somehow represents the essence of Roman people: passionate, a bit 'stroppy', noisy and tempting all at the same time. The Pasta all'arrabbiata - 'angry' pasta - was so called because when you eat it you risk turning red in the face, just as you do when you get angry, due to its spiciness! Enjoy this delicious, very Italian dish and.. go easy on the chili!!

There's nothing better, at the end of a hearty meal, than a nice bowl of fresh fruit salad! In this recipe, Ponti suggests an unusual dressing for your pineapple and orange salad, which is one of its own gastronomic glazes. A most welcome surprise for your taste buds, this dessert is ideal as an afternoon snack as well. Ps. Don't forget the mint!

Here comes quite an unusual but delicious recipe featuring a healthy, yummy fish that is a great source of omega 3: salmon. Its rich, rounded flavour goes well with the sweet-sour flavour of the prunes, shallots and white wine reduction, offering your taste buds a real gourmet experience! Quick and easy to make, this dish can be enjoyed anytime, but thanks to its elegant nature it also makes the perfect choice for a romantic dinner or a special occasion.

Fried pumpkin flowers are a delicacy that transports us back to the time when we were kids, a food loaded with family - and full belly! - memories! They make an ideal, delicious entrée, a great starter to a lunch or dinner, or simply a yummy, crunchy side-dish (or main-course, why not?!)! Let us show you how to prepare these sweet and tender flowers, synonymous with summer and big, cosy meals with friends and family.