Uova in Purgatorio (Eggs in Purgatory) with Spr...
In the traditional version of Uova in Purgatorio (Eggs in Purgatory), eggs are poached in a spicy tomato sauce that gives the dish its dramatic name. But come spring, Rita...
Uova in Purgatorio (Eggs in Purgatory) with Spr...
In the traditional version of Uova in Purgatorio (Eggs in Purgatory), eggs are poached in a spicy tomato sauce that gives the dish its dramatic name. But come spring, Rita...
Bagna cauda: Piedmont’s iconic garlic and ancho...
In Piemonte, our home region of Italy, few dishes are as iconic and deeply rooted in tradition as bagna cauda. This warm, savory dip made with garlic and anchovies is such...
Bagna cauda: Piedmont’s iconic garlic and ancho...
In Piemonte, our home region of Italy, few dishes are as iconic and deeply rooted in tradition as bagna cauda. This warm, savory dip made with garlic and anchovies is such...
Easy oven-baked frittata – the ultimate fridge ...
The humble frittata is a staple of Italian home cooking, cherished for its simplicity, versatility, and nutritional value. With eggs as your base, you can add virtually anything lingering in...
Easy oven-baked frittata – the ultimate fridge ...
The humble frittata is a staple of Italian home cooking, cherished for its simplicity, versatility, and nutritional value. With eggs as your base, you can add virtually anything lingering in...
Baked peaches with amaretti – the Italian end-o...
Baked peaches with amaretti is a traditional recipe from Piedmont, our region, that captures the essence of Italian home cooking. It’s simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and offers the...
Baked peaches with amaretti – the Italian end-o...
Baked peaches with amaretti is a traditional recipe from Piedmont, our region, that captures the essence of Italian home cooking. It’s simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and offers the...
Fried zucchini blossoms – the quintessential It...
There’s something magical about summer in Italy. The promise of beachside holidays, the abundance of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and the long days that ease into warm nights, setting the...
Fried zucchini blossoms – the quintessential It...
There’s something magical about summer in Italy. The promise of beachside holidays, the abundance of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and the long days that ease into warm nights, setting the...
Going all natural: Rita's 3-ingredients Strawbe...
In the Ruffoni household, store-bought jams rarely make an appearance. Why settle for the pre-made stuff, when crafting your own jam is surprisingly simple, and offers you the opportunity to...
Going all natural: Rita's 3-ingredients Strawbe...
In the Ruffoni household, store-bought jams rarely make an appearance. Why settle for the pre-made stuff, when crafting your own jam is surprisingly simple, and offers you the opportunity to...
Elevate your recipes with gremolata – an Italia...
In Italy, we have some tricks to elevate ordinary recipes. One of these is gremolata, a straightforward preparation that adds a hint of vibrant, citrusy flavor to any dish.What is...
Elevate your recipes with gremolata – an Italia...
In Italy, we have some tricks to elevate ordinary recipes. One of these is gremolata, a straightforward preparation that adds a hint of vibrant, citrusy flavor to any dish.What is...
Rita's Creamy Pasta e Fagioli – A Heartwarming ...
Pasta e fagioli (Italian for “pasta and beans”) is a humble dish that plays with pantry staples to create a nourishing and delicious meal, perfect for winter nights.This quintessentially regional...
Rita's Creamy Pasta e Fagioli – A Heartwarming ...
Pasta e fagioli (Italian for “pasta and beans”) is a humble dish that plays with pantry staples to create a nourishing and delicious meal, perfect for winter nights.This quintessentially regional...
Homemade Pastry Cream from scratch
Crema pasticcera (pastry cream) is a delectable Italian sweet cream with a subtle hint of vanilla flavor, typically used as a filling for tarts, pastries, cakes, cornetti (croissants), and bignè...
Homemade Pastry Cream from scratch
Crema pasticcera (pastry cream) is a delectable Italian sweet cream with a subtle hint of vanilla flavor, typically used as a filling for tarts, pastries, cakes, cornetti (croissants), and bignè...
Polenta Concia: an indulgent Piedmontese winter...
If you love Italian cuisine, chances are you have come across polenta (Italian traditional cornmeal porridge) in one of its many forms. Paired with hearty mushrooms or succulent meat stews,...
Polenta Concia: an indulgent Piedmontese winter...
If you love Italian cuisine, chances are you have come across polenta (Italian traditional cornmeal porridge) in one of its many forms. Paired with hearty mushrooms or succulent meat stews,...
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...
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...
The Ruffoni secret recipe for... any kind of soup!
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!
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...
An Italian weekday go-to: pizza-style scaloppine
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
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...
Elevating the ultimate comfort food: polenta wi...
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...
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...
Between Italy and India: Carrot soup with cocon...
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...
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...
A summer take on risotto: risotto with perch, s...
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...
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 weekday favorite from Rome: saltimbocca alla ...
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 ...
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
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
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...
A pasta dressing with a story: the Ruffoni fami...
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...
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 twist on a classic: spring minestrone with pe...
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...
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...
Lasagne alla Bolognese – the Ruffoni family's r...
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...
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...
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