Rita’s pickled vegetable appetizer (giardiniera)

Preserving summer flavors: Rita's antipasto di ...

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Born in the farmer families out of a commitment to not waste the summer bounty, and a need to prevent periods of food scarcity, giardiniera (“pickled vegetable mix”) is the unsung hero of...

Preserving summer flavors: Rita's antipasto di ...

Born in the farmer families out of a commitment to not waste the summer bounty, and a need to prevent periods of food scarcity, giardiniera (“pickled vegetable mix”) is the unsung hero of...

Blog_A 12-minutes pasta that travels well to the office: farfalle with black olives, cherry tomatoes and rocket

Easy and tasty office lunch: farfalle pasta wit...

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Packing lunches for the office is always a struggle. Some recipes aren’t meant to travel, others can’t be enjoyed cold – that’s why sandwiches are often the easiest solution. Pasta,...

Easy and tasty office lunch: farfalle pasta wit...

Recipes

Packing lunches for the office is always a struggle. Some recipes aren’t meant to travel, others can’t be enjoyed cold – that’s why sandwiches are often the easiest solution. Pasta,...

A new vegetable to fall in love with – and the easiest way to prep it: braised fennel

A new vegetable to fall in love with – and the ...

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In the Ruffoni family we strongly believe that even the simplest recipe can be elevated to take a special pride of place on the table. This is the case of...

A new vegetable to fall in love with – and the ...

Recipes

In the Ruffoni family we strongly believe that even the simplest recipe can be elevated to take a special pride of place on the table. This is the case of...

Blog_The Ruffoni secret recipe for... any kind of soup!

The Ruffoni secret recipe for... any kind of soup!

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After all the festive food and drinks – and with chilly temperatures outside – come January we only want a warming bowl of soup. But even if they are healthy...

The Ruffoni secret recipe for... any kind of soup!

Recipes

After all the festive food and drinks – and with chilly temperatures outside – come January we only want a warming bowl of soup. But even if they are healthy...

Blog_The everyday crowd pleaser: Cranberry Orange Crumble

The everyday crowd pleaser: Cranberry Orange Cr...

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With its warm, sweet fruity filling and its golden, perfectly crunchy topping, the crumble is the ideal companion to breakfasts and merende (the sweet, midafternoon Italian pauses). Wildly easy to...

The everyday crowd pleaser: Cranberry Orange Cr...

Recipes

With its warm, sweet fruity filling and its golden, perfectly crunchy topping, the crumble is the ideal companion to breakfasts and merende (the sweet, midafternoon Italian pauses). Wildly easy to...

Blog_An Italian weekday go-to: pizza-style scaloppine

An Italian weekday go-to: pizza-style scaloppine

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In our family, making food is a hobby and a passion, not a chore. We love complex weekend cooking projects, traveling to source a rare ingredient, or entertaining 10, 20...

An Italian weekday go-to: pizza-style scaloppine

Recipes

In our family, making food is a hobby and a passion, not a chore. We love complex weekend cooking projects, traveling to source a rare ingredient, or entertaining 10, 20...

Blog_Elevating the ultimate comfort food: polenta with quail eggs and truffle

Elevating the ultimate comfort food: polenta wi...

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When the leaves start to darken and the days get shorter, in Piemonte it's time for polenta – the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. For long considered the staple food of...

Elevating the ultimate comfort food: polenta wi...

Recipes

When the leaves start to darken and the days get shorter, in Piemonte it's time for polenta – the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. For long considered the staple food of...

Blog_Between Italy and India: Coconut ginger carrot soup with tadka

Between Italy and India: Carrot soup with cocon...

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In the Ruffoni household, veloutés have always been a welcome guest at the weekday table. Comforting and healthy, nourishing soups are easy to make and waste-proof: we love to experiment...

Between Italy and India: Carrot soup with cocon...

Recipes

In the Ruffoni household, veloutés have always been a welcome guest at the weekday table. Comforting and healthy, nourishing soups are easy to make and waste-proof: we love to experiment...

Rigatoni alla carbonara

A (Pasta) Queen worthy Carbonara

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Carbonara is one of the most popular pasta recipes in the world. The secret of this success? A creamy, Italian carbonara is as delicious as it is easy to make....

A (Pasta) Queen worthy Carbonara

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Carbonara is one of the most popular pasta recipes in the world. The secret of this success? A creamy, Italian carbonara is as delicious as it is easy to make....

Summer Risotto with perch, sage and brown butter

A summer take on risotto: risotto with perch, s...

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Often regarded as a winter dish, risotto is made all year round in Italy, choosing different ingredients evoked by the seasons. In summer, this means fish. Yes, fish risotto is...

A summer take on risotto: risotto with perch, s...

Recipes

Often regarded as a winter dish, risotto is made all year round in Italy, choosing different ingredients evoked by the seasons. In summer, this means fish. Yes, fish risotto is...

Saltimbocca alla romana

A weekday favorite from Rome: saltimbocca alla ...

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In search of an easy, quick recipe for weekday dinners? Try saltimbocca alla romana! This tasty main course originated in Rome, but quickly earned a place on family dinner tables...

A weekday favorite from Rome: saltimbocca alla ...

Recipes

In search of an easy, quick recipe for weekday dinners? Try saltimbocca alla romana! This tasty main course originated in Rome, but quickly earned a place on family dinner tables...

(Rainbow) red cabbage puréed soup

(Rainbow) red cabbage puréed soup

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High in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, red cabbage is one of those precious, healthy ingredients we try to eat as much as possible, when in season. Luckily, it’s anything but...

(Rainbow) red cabbage puréed soup

Recipes

High in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, red cabbage is one of those precious, healthy ingredients we try to eat as much as possible, when in season. Luckily, it’s anything but...

Italian Ragù (Bolognese Sauce)

A pasta dressing with a story: the Ruffoni fami...

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Ragù (Bolognese sauce) is one of the most representative sauces of traditional Italian cuisine.Rich in taste and character, a good ragù is the perfect sauce to dress any type of...

A pasta dressing with a story: the Ruffoni fami...

Recipes

Ragù (Bolognese sauce) is one of the most representative sauces of traditional Italian cuisine.Rich in taste and character, a good ragù is the perfect sauce to dress any type of...

Minestrone with basil pesto

A twist on a classic: spring minestrone with pe...

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Minestrone is an Italian staple: used by mammas and nonnas nationwide to sneak lots of healthy vegetables into the diet of picky children, it is also beloved by grownups as...

A twist on a classic: spring minestrone with pe...

Recipes

Minestrone is an Italian staple: used by mammas and nonnas nationwide to sneak lots of healthy vegetables into the diet of picky children, it is also beloved by grownups as...

Roasted lamb with Herb Crust

A Christmas masterpiece: roasted lamb with all ...

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Looking for an alternative centerpiece to your Christmas meal? Chef Owen Wyatt’s roasted lamb, braised fennels, glazed carrots and brussels sprouts with bacon and Parmesan are ready to join your Christmas table and to surprise your guests.

A Christmas masterpiece: roasted lamb with all ...

Recipes

Looking for an alternative centerpiece to your Christmas meal? Chef Owen Wyatt’s roasted lamb, braised fennels, glazed carrots and brussels sprouts with bacon and Parmesan are ready to join your Christmas table and to surprise your guests.

Lasagne alla Bolognese

Lasagne alla Bolognese – the Ruffoni family's r...

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In Italy, there are almost as many variations of Lasagne as there are families – there is no single “original” or “ultimate” way of making them. The most traditional recipe...

Lasagne alla Bolognese – the Ruffoni family's r...

Recipes

In Italy, there are almost as many variations of Lasagne as there are families – there is no single “original” or “ultimate” way of making them. The most traditional recipe...