Traditional Abruzzese lamb braised gently and finished with a silky Pecorino and egg sauce, one of the region’s most distinctive holiday preparations.

Traditional Italian Abruzzese Sweet Ricotta Ravioli Story of the Dish Ravioli dolci di ricotta are one of Abruzzo’s most distinctive examples of the region’s old sweet-and-savory pasta traditions. They are especially associated with festive meals, Carnival, Easter, and family celebrations, although recipes vary considerably between towns and households. Unlike ordinary savory ravioli, the filling combines fresh ricotta with sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and sometimes chocolate

Traditional Italian Abruzzese Fish Stew from Vasto Story of the Dish Brodetto alla Vastese is one of the most important seafood dishes of Abruzzo and one of the great traditional fish stews of the Adriatic coast. The dish comes from Vasto, in the province of Chieti, where fishermen historically prepared brodetto using varieties of fish that were difficult to sell or too small for market. Different Adriatic fish were cooked with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, peppers, and wine t