Risotto is most often associated with Northern Italy, where rice production is more common. However, this version gets its distinctive flair from the inclusion of two classic flavors often associated with Tuscany: Porcini mushrooms and Pecorino Romano cheese. This...
One of the most surprising things about this hearty meat ragù is its depth of flavor. Here, red onion, rather than yellow or white, is included in the “soffritto”– the trio of aromatics that creates the flavor-packed foundation for this dish. Although this may seem...
Pecorino Romano is a well known and distinctive Tuscan cheese made from 100% sheep’s milk. It is sometimes used interchangeably in recipes with the more mild Parmesan. However due to Pecorino’s stronger flavor profile, this isn’t really an ideal swap. Here, the...
Braising is a long, slow cooking method that can transform relatively inexpensive cuts of meat, such as this pork shoulder, into a tender and flavorful meal your whole family will love. Tip: For best results, marinate the pork 1-3 days in advance. To save time, the...
Although there are many opinions floating around about how to make the “perfect” potato gnocchi, there is no one right way to do it. For example, in some parts of northern Italy, egg is not used at all. In others, it is a key ingredient that adds...
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs considerably cut down our chicken fricassee recipe’s cooking time. To add back richness, we browned the meat in a combination of butter and oil, and browned vegetables until they developed their own fond to serve as the...
