This artichoke pie recipe known simply as ‘torta salata di carciofi’ could be considered an Italian cousin of the modern French Quiche recipe with it’s eggs, cream, pancetta bacon and parmesan cheese.

This artichoke pie recipe known simply as ‘torta salata di carciofi’ could be considered an Italian cousin of the modern French Quiche recipe with it’s eggs, cream, pancetta bacon and parmesan cheese.

Penne pasta in a unique thick besciamella cream sauce with sauteed Prosciutto ends, and topped off with fresh parsley. This recipe is similar to Carbonara but uses besciamella instead of an egg base.

Penne pasta in a unique thick besciamella cream sauce with sauteed Prosciutto ends, and topped off with fresh parsley. This recipe is similar to Carbonara but uses besciamella instead of an egg base.

‘Risotto con bietola’ a risotto slow-cooked with a strong sauté base, leafy swiss chard and hints of tomato flavoring. The simple sauté is made up of carrot, celery, red onion in extra virgin olive oil.

‘Risotto con bietola’ a risotto slow-cooked with a strong sauté base, leafy swiss chard and hints of tomato flavoring. The simple sauté is made up of carrot, celery, red onion in extra virgin olive oil.

For this bread recipe Marco our good friend and professional baker shows us a simple way to make this basic European style bread.

For this bread recipe Marco our good friend and professional baker shows us a simple way to make this basic European style bread.

Pizzoccheri a full dish with it’s heavy buckwheat pasta, potatoes, savoy cabbage, dose of strong cheeses and herb flavored butter is a great recipe for cooler weather.

Pizzoccheri a full dish with it’s heavy buckwheat pasta, potatoes, savoy cabbage, dose of strong cheeses and herb flavored butter is a great recipe for cooler weather.