Osteria al Portonat is a place for tasting the famous ham of San Daniele and offers full meals and snacks of Friulian gastronomy. Besides the prosciutto, at the Osteria you can find traditional dishes from Friuli like the Crostini with Gorgonzola and Speck, the Frico, and the Gubana Strudel pastry.....jpg) Tagliolini alla San Daniele The traditional dish of the town of San Daniele. The tagliolini are fresh made, added to a simple saut of finely chopped prosciutto pieces, a little butter, and some cream. The warm pasta is wrapped around a slice of prosciutto, and finished with a sprinkling of poppy seeds. ... The most renowned and expensive Italian prosciutti, that come from northern Italy, are Prosciutto di San Daniele PDO, from San Daniele, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Prosciutto di Parma PDO from Parma, in Emilia-Romagna. Both are tattooed to ensure the protected geographical status system in the EU.... Honey is born of a magic interaction between bees and beekeepers, with the aid of a third partner the environment. The best honey, any excellent honey, is always the final result of this three-way collaboration.
A food derived from gathering and cultivation, honey has accompanied, often behind the scenes, the history of Italian nourishment from the remote past to our days. ....jpg) Batter-Fried Shrimps, a traditional Italian seafood recipe, get a new twist with Millefiori Honey and Avocado.....jpg) Escarole Roulades with Eucalyptus Honey is a recipe that uses honey in a creative way. Though Honey is a common ingredient for desserts, it can be used in many recipes to achieve an interesting sweet and sour taste.... Sea Bream with Olives and Potatoes is a flavorful and healthy Summer recipe. It pair perfectly with a white wine like the Cinque Terre DOC.
Courtesy of InItaly Website
Serves 4
Ingredients
3.3 pound Sea Bream
1.1 pounds of potatoes
100 black olives
Olive oil
2 glasses of dry ....jpg) Albarola is one of the local grape varieties from Cinque Terre, the area of Liguria famous for its beauty. Albarola, with Bosco and Vermentino, two other local grape varieties, is part of the blend that produces Cinque Terre DOC and Schiacchetra, the Cinque Terres most famous wines.
By Susannah Gold
Liguria is a long and thin region which borders on France in the West and runs to Tuscany in the East. Renowned for its extremely picturesque ... Ciambella Romagnola, is a traditional cake from Romagna. While Ciambella in Italy normally refers to a soft sweet with a hole very similar to an America donut, Ciambella romagnola is an oval shape cake somewhat harder that is cut into slices.
Recipes of the World by Marianna Pascarella
Ingredients: Serves 6-8 people
1 1/3 cup of Flour
2/3 cup of Sugar
2 eggs
3 ½ oz of ....jpg) Albana di Romagna from Emilia Romagna became a DOC wine in 1967 and a DOCG in 1987. It is made into a variety of styles including secco, amabile, dolce, and passito. Albana can also be a made into a sparkling wine but it can use only the DOC denomination for the sparkling version. Very few of these wines are sold outside of Emilia Romagna and they have not been that widely imported into the United States. The passito version of the Albana is renowned for its honey, apricot, spice and magnolia flavors. It ages very gracefully and can keep for anywhere between six to 10 years.
By Susannah Gold
Emilia Romagna, a region in Northern Italy, is home to a significant number of indigenous grape varieties, many of which are largely unknown to the ... [ New York City, 05|11|09 ]Alta Cucina Epicurean Center is a culinary center located in the heart of New York City. The top talents in every culinary discipline can come to polish, discuss and teach their craft in unique chef demonstrations, hands-on cooking dinners, food & wine tastings, seminars. The Center is also open for private parties and corporate events. ....jpg) Aglianico del Vulture is considered one of the best Southern Italian wines. A rich red wine from Basilicata, Aglianico del Vulture has notes of blueberry and cherry as well as chocolate and coffee. Aglianico del Vulture is a very long lived wine and can take some years to open up.
By Susannah Gold
Basilicata, a region in Southern Italy, is considered by some to be Aglianico’s true home. While exact evidence is difficult to uncover, ... This recipe of Baby Goat meat with Dried Peppers (Capretto ai Peperoni) is a traditional recipe from the cuisine of Southern Italy. It is very popular for special occasions and the perfect match with Aglianico del Vulture wine.
This version of the Baby Goat is by Federico Valicenti, chef and owner of Luna Rossa, a well known restaurant in Terranova di Pollino near Potenza ... [ New York City, 04|21|09 ]Alta Cucina is proud to announce the start of its collaboration with GDOWEEK, one of the most regarded Italian trade media in the fields of retail, food and “made in Italy”. ....jpg) Aglianico is the most famous grape in the southern regions of Italy. Together with Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, it is considered one of the three noble grape varieties in Italy. It is sometimes called the Barolo of the South.
By Susannah Gold
This is the first entry of our grape varietal series. We are going to try to go through the whole alphabet although surely we will miss one or two ... Everyone is used to use jam with bread, brioche, croissant, or in cakes, pies and sweets. What about pairing it with cheese ?. Cedroni talks about his innovative idea
Moreno Cedroni is the Michelin two-star chef and co-owner, with his wife Mariella, of the restaurant La Madonnina del Pescatore, which they opened in 1984 in ... We are beginning a new series of articles about Italian grape varieties and the Italian wines that are produced from them throughout Italy.
Some basic facts are needed before we continue. Italy has 20 regions. Each of these regions has numerous zones which are planted with grape vines. Just like in France, ... If you miss the dishes you tried on your last trip to Tuscany, like the ribollita, the wild boar, or the tiramisu, you can find the same flavors at Cipolla Rossa, a real Tuscan restaurant on the Upper East Side in New York City.
by Frank Angelino
Cipolla Rossa is an authentic Tuscan flavored dining spot on the northeastern most reach of the Upper East Side. The east side of First ....jpg) Everyone is familiar with Mozzarella di Bufala, the Italian mozzarella made with water buffalo’s milk, but not everyone knows about the ricotta and gelato made with the same prized buffalo’s milk.
By Maria Battaglia
So, cute. She’s only a month old, born with a full head of thick black curls, and already has both ears pierced with little ....jpg) This pasta recipe with vegetables is an easy and healthy recipe for Spring (and good for Lent too). Be sure to make it again after Easter as a light pasta dish for Summer. It is, of course, a great vegetarian recipe.
By Pino De Luca
Serves 2
5.5 ounces whole-wheat fusilli (rotini) pasta
2 carrots, cubed
2 celery stalks, cubed
3 zucchini, ... In Medieval times, Lent, the 40–day period before Easter, was a cherished and common tradition so recipe books featured several dishes thought purposely for this period. The majority are vegetables recipes, a good source of inspiration for the modern vegetarian.
By Pino de Luca
Lent has started. As we momentarily quit meat consumption, we prepare for Easter and, even in this instance, the sacred and the profane, the ... On March 19, the feast of San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph) that in Italy doubles as Father’s day, every family in Florence makes frittelle di riso, these characteristic rice fritters.By Giuliano Bugialli
Serves 6
Every family has its own slight variation, and it is the custom for families to exchange their frittelle with others. My ....jpg) Fishing and preserving anchovies is an ancient tradition for centuries and a major source of livelihood for anglers in Cetara, a tiny fishing village overlooking the sea along the Amalfi Coast. Anchovies are preserved in oil or salt or worked to produce various condiments with an anchovy base.
By Maria Battaglia
The taxi driver was huffing and puffing.
Hovering directly above - noise from a helicopter makes it impossible to ... Spaghetti alla puttanesca is one of the most beloved pasta recipes from Southern Italy. Puttanesca sauce is a red tomato sauce with olives, capers and anchovies. You can use fresh or canned ingredients, so you can store them in your pantry and always be ready to cook this delicious recipe.
by Maria Battaglia
Serves 4:
1 pound imported spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic – ....jpg) Farrata is another Carnival recipe from the Apulian tradition. It’s from Manfredonia, a pleasant town on the Apulian coast.
by Pino De Luca
Farrata is a long and complex recipe but the modern world makes it simpler and faster.
It’s made with Farro flour, the ancient grain ....jpg) Here is a quick and easy recipe: no cooking is involved, just some assembling . It is perfect for who wants to detox, still maintaining his/her Mediterranean soul intact, and let go of all the excesses of the recent Holiday season.
By Pino De Luca
Serves 4
For the Carpaccio 8 large red mullets (at least half a pound)2 cups pomegranate juice 1.4 ounces white ginger 6 tablespoons extra-virgin ....gif) Vincotto is not sold in usual grocery stores, however you may find it in Italian specialty shops and markets or online. It is a versatile ingredient that really does have a life beyond dressing leaves of greens. Vincotto, literally cooked wine, is really something special.
By Natasha Davis
If you ask an Italian chef, he/she will answer that Vincotto is an elixir, a sweet and velvety concoction similar to vinegar with the subtle ... Vincotto , literally cooked wine, is an old Italian condiment often compared with balsamic vinegar. Though very different, Vincotto can enhance many recipes. Here is a delicious Vincotto recipe: Fried Chicken with Vincotto, rigatoncini pasta and leeks.
Just a few drops of Vincotto can be drizzled over roasted meats, salads, vegetables and even desserts. It is great in appetizers, soups, pasta sauces, pizza toppings, ....jpg) Primitivo, the popular Italian red wine from Apulia, is a powerful wine. His rich body and intense aromas require a righteous partner. So the perfect pairing is with a fish-based dinner with Lasagnette with anchovies as a first course and herrings and some bruschetta with aged pecorino and ricotta cheese as a second course.
by Pino De Luca
A rather unfortunate principle recommends the pairing of white wines with fish & seafood, and reds with meats. Who reads my small ....jpg) The Chicken Wings with Russule Mushrooms is a classic Apulian rustic recipe. A perfect comfort food for the cold days, the Chicken with Russule is made with the popular Russula, the Italian wild mushroom that grows in the Summer or in Fall everywhere in Italy.
by Pino De Luca
With the arrival of the first rains of autumn, the Apulian countryside is suddenly dotted by a variety of wild mushrooms. The first and easiest to ...
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[ New York City, 05|11|09 ]Alta Cucina Epicurean Center is a culinaty center located in the heart of New York City. The top talents in every culinary discipline can come to polish, discuss and teach their craft in unique chef demonstrations, hands-on cooking dinners, food & wine tastings, seminars. The Center is also open for private parties and corporate events. [ New York City, 03|27|09 ]GDOWEEK is the constantly updated source for stories, news, interviews and videos on the Italian and International retail and food scene. Meet the key players, follow the trends, learn about new products and formats. Visit www.gdoweek.it .jpg) [ New York City, 03|13|09 ]If you were not able to come to Sensofwine, you can still experience it by watching the video interviews of wine experts Luca Maroni and David Lynch, and Paolo Vannini of Alta Cucina Society. Click here to see the video. [ New York City, 01|15|09 ]We are pleased to announce the grand opening of Alta Cucina new online gourmet store, www.altacucinastore.com. It’s fun reading about Italian food and wine but it’s even more fun to experience the flavors of Italy with all your senses.  The newest restaurants trend is to offer purified water as a green alternative to bottled water. All over the country, many upscale restaurants, like Del Posto, San Domenico, Osteria del Circo and Pane Caldo sell to their patrons water purified with a purification system like Natura.
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