Pollo alla Cacciatora

Pollo alla Cacciatora (Chicken Cacciatore) – Ri...

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Pollo alla Cacciatora – known as Chicken Cacciatore in the US or Hunter’s Chicken Stew in the UK – is one of those recipes that belongs to everyone and no...

Pollo alla Cacciatora (Chicken Cacciatore) – Rita’s take on a scarpetta-worthy classic

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Pollo alla Cacciatora – known as Chicken Cacciatore in the US or Hunter’s Chicken Stew in the UK – is one of those recipes that belongs to everyone and no one at the same time...

Bagna cauda (Piedmont’s garlic and anchovy hot dip)

Bagna cauda – Piedmont’s iconic garlic and anch...

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Literally meaning "hot sauce" in our local dialect, this rich and intensely flavorful dish is more than just food – it’s a ritual of communal eating and togetherness...

Bagna cauda – Piedmont’s iconic garlic and anchovy hot dip

Literally meaning "hot sauce" in our local dialect, this rich and intensely flavorful dish is more than just food – it’s a ritual of communal eating and togetherness...

Easy oven-baked frittata – the ultimate fridge cleanout recipe

Easy oven-baked frittata – the ultimate fridge ...

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The humble frittata is a staple of Italian home cooking, cherished for its simplicity, versatility, and nutritional value...

Easy oven-baked frittata – the ultimate fridge cleanout recipe

The humble frittata is a staple of Italian home cooking, cherished for its simplicity, versatility, and nutritional value...

Polenta concia prepared in a Ruffoni Historia Polenta Pot

Polenta Concia – an indulgent Piedmontese winte...

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If you love Italian cuisine, chances are you have come across polenta in one of its many forms. For the Ruffoni family though, polenta’s ultimate form is Polenta Concia...

Polenta Concia – an indulgent Piedmontese winter delight

If you love Italian cuisine, chances are you have come across polenta in one of its many forms. For the Ruffoni family though, polenta’s ultimate form is Polenta Concia...

Roasted lamb with Herb Crust

Roasted Lamb with all the trimmings – an Italia...

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What makes this rack of lamb truly special is the mix of herbs and aromatics. Parsley, tarragon, and mint offer a fresh take on the classic, woodsy flavor of rosemary...

Roasted Lamb with all the trimmings – an Italian Christmas masterpiece

What makes this rack of lamb truly special is the mix of herbs and aromatics. Parsley, tarragon, and mint offer a fresh take on the classic, woodsy flavor of rosemary and lamb— perfectly complementing this rich, earthy meat...

Thanksgiving turkey

Mastering the perfect Thanksgiving Turkey: a Ch...

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Turkey is a staple on the holiday table, but the thought of preparing the perfect Thanksgiving turkey can be stress-inducing. This year we've reached out to a C…

Mastering the perfect Thanksgiving Turkey: a Chef's guide

Turkey is a staple on the holiday table, but the thought of preparing the perfect Thanksgiving turkey can be stress-inducing. This year we've reached out to a C…

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

Farfalle Pasta with Black Olives, Cherry Tomato...

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Easy to prepare, pack and transport, a healthy pasta salad is a solid choice for the lunch box that takes minutes. Ours, specifically, takes 12 minutes...

Farfalle Pasta with Black Olives, Cherry Tomatoes and Rocket – an easy and tasty office lunch

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Easy to prepare, pack and transport, a healthy pasta salad is a solid choice for the lunch box that takes minutes. Ours, specifically, takes 12 minutes...

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

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

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Even if they are healthy and nourishing, soups suffer from an undeserved bad reputation – more often than not accused of being boring and unexciting... but nothing could be further...

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

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Even if they are healthy and nourishing, soups suffer from an undeserved bad reputation – more often than not accused of being boring and unexciting... but nothing could be further from the truth!

Blog_An Italian weekday go-to: pizza-style scaloppine

Pizza-Style Scaloppine – an Italian weekday go-to

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This classic Italian dish is said to have originated in Naples, where a crafty pizzaiolo (pizza maker) decided to repurpose some leftover pizza sauce to flavor his veal...

Pizza-Style Scaloppine – an Italian weekday go-to

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This classic Italian dish is said to have originated in Naples, where a crafty pizzaiolo (pizza maker) decided to repurpose some leftover pizza sauce to flavor his veal...

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

Polenta with Quail Eggs and Truffle – elevating...

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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...

Polenta with Quail Eggs and Truffle – elevating the ultimate comfort food

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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...

Blog_Between Italy and India: Coconut ginger carrot soup with tadka

Carrot Soup with Coconut, Ginger and Curry Leaf...

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The unexpected star of this recipe? The tadka. This idea, borrowed from the Indian culinary tradition, consists of an oil infused with spices and aromatics poured onto a finished dish...

Carrot Soup with Coconut, Ginger and Curry Leaf Tadka – a recipe between Italy and India

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The unexpected star of this recipe? The tadka. This idea, borrowed from the Indian culinary tradition, consists of an oil infused with spices and aromatics poured onto a finished dish to...

Summer Risotto with perch, sage and brown butter

Risotto with Perch, Sage and Brown Butter – a 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.

Risotto with Perch, Sage and Brown Butter – a summer take on risotto

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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.

Saltimbocca alla romana

Saltimbocca alla Romana – a weekday favorite fr...

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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 nationwide...

Saltimbocca alla Romana – a weekday favorite from Rome

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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 nationwide...

(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

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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 boring...

Minestrone with basil pesto

Spring Minestrone with Pesto from Liguria – a t...

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In this regional recipe, minestrone is served slightly cooler and it’s enriched by a swirl of local basil pesto for an unexpected pop of flavor...

Spring Minestrone with Pesto from Liguria – a twist on a classic

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In this regional recipe, minestrone is served slightly cooler and it’s enriched by a swirl of local basil pesto for an unexpected pop of flavor...

Ruffoni Holiday Table

The ultimate festive recipe list – share meals,...

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  When it comes to Christmas, traditions vary from country to country, region to region and even from family to family. Whatever the meal, it will be special if prepared...

The ultimate festive recipe list – share meals, make memories

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  When it comes to Christmas, traditions vary from country to country, region to region and even from family to family. Whatever the meal, it will be special if prepared with love and shared with your family and loved ones. Because meals that are shared bring more than just a full belly.

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 for...

Lasagne alla Bolognese – the Ruffoni family's recipe

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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 for Lasagne from Bologna...