Primi Recipes

Transport yourself to the fog-kissed hills of Northern Italy with this soul-warming classic. Creamy, slow-cooked cornmeal serves as a velvet canvas for 'trifolati' mushrooms—sautée...

Hailing from the rugged mountains of Valtellina and Bergamo, Polenta Taragna is a soul-warming masterpiece that blends golden cornmeal with nutty buckwheat. Unlike its purely yello...

Hailing from the snow-capped peaks of the Dolomites in Northern Italy, this Minestra di Orzo is the ultimate Alpine comfort food. This thick, soul-warming soup marries the nutty ch...

Born from the humble 'cucina povera' tradition of Tuscany, Pappa al Pomodoro is a soul-warming celebration of ripe tomatoes and crusty bread. This thick, velvety soup transforms si...

This Zuppa di Funghi is a soul-warming tribute to the damp, earthy forests of Northern Italy, where wild mushrooms are prized as 'forest meat.' By combining the deep, umami intensi...

Transport your kitchen to the rolling hills of Umbria with this soul-warming Zuppa di Lenticchie, a cornerstone of Italian 'cucina povera' that tastes like pure luxury. This recipe...

Hailing from the rugged landscapes of Tuscany and Umbria, this soul-warming soup is a celebration of the Italian autumn harvest. The creamy earthiness of chickpeas marries perfectl...

Hailing from the mist-covered hills of Lucca in Northern Tuscany, this ancient soup is the ultimate expression of Italian 'cucina povera'—humble, hearty, and deeply soul-satisfying...

Hailing from the sun-drenched island of Sicily, Maccu di Fave is a rustic, velvety puree of dried fava beans that dates back to Roman times. Traditionally prepared to celebrate the...

A soul-warming classic from the shores of the Venetian lagoon, Polenta e Seppie in Umido marries the earthy heartiness of cornmeal with the tender, briny sweetness of slow-cooked c...

Deeply rooted in the culinary traditions of Northern Italy, specifically the Veneto region, this Risotto con le Quaglie is a celebration of gamey richness and creamy texture. The d...

Transport your senses to the sun-drenched docks of Naples with this classic Zuppa di Cozze, a rustic yet elegant celebration of the sea. This traditional preparation features plump...

Hailing from the port city of Ancona in the Marche region, this historic fish soup is a masterclass in coastal Italian soul food. Traditionally made with thirteen different types o...

Hailing from the rugged Valpelline valley in northern Italy, this 'soup' is more of a rich, savory bread pudding than a liquid broth. It layers crusty sourdough, sweet Savoy cabbag...