Welcome back asparagus

In Season

Welcome back asparagus

Seeing those green spears at the market signals spring is almost here. Celebrate with recipes like asparagus quiche, pasta, soup and more.  

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Video

Why is this man smiling?

Because it's apertivo time in Milan. Look here for an insider's guide to the city's vibrant cocktail culture, and watch a Negroni get made the "wrong" way.  

Pasta From the Pantry

How-To

Pasta From the Pantry

All you need to know to make quick and delicious pastas with ingredients you already have on hand. 

Montepulciano: the real deal

Wine & Spirits

Montepulciano: the real deal

The name Montepulciano refers to two very different things that have to do with wine, and it pays to know the difference.

Where to go for the best pizza

Restaurants

Where to go for the best pizza

A list of our favorite pizza places. Is yours on it?

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MENU

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This Lent-ready menu features fish cooked its simplest best: baked and served with a light tomato sauce. 

CLASSIC

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Our version of this classic Italian meat sauce includes sausage and pancetta and simmers slowly on the stove.  

NEW! VIDEO

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See this refreshing cocktail get made at the Italian bar that invented it; recipe too.

 

IN SEASON

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All about the remarkable white asparagus from Bassano del Grappa.  

INGREDIENTS

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Where to find artisinal, Italian-style salumi hand-crafted in the U.S. 

RECIPE

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Easy. Delicious. Chocolate-y and creamy. What more could you want? 

 

What to Cook Now

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  • ravioli with burrata
  • spicy chicken with olives
  • ricotta "eggs"
  • cauliflower purée
  • sear-roasted lamb chops
  • steamed orata
  • endive salad with walnut sauce
  • cold pasta salad
  • lardo-wrapped shrimp with crisp vegetables

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MARKETPLACE

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Gourmet foods, destinations and products.

 

GOURMET STORES

Where to buy La Cucina Italiana, as well as high-quality Italian ingredients, near you.