Torta Pasqualina, Ligurian Savory Greens and Ricotta Pie Story of the Dish Region: Liguria, Genova Course: Antipasto Serves: 8 Torta Pasqualina is one of the historic savory pies of Liguria, traditionally associated with Easter and particularly with the cuisine of Genova. Its defining elements are very thin layers of dough, leafy greens, fresh cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, herbs, and whole eggs baked directly inside the filling. Historically, the pie became famous for the extr

Traditional Italian Abruzzese Cheese and Egg Balls Story of the Dish Pallotte cacio e ova are one of Abruzzo’s most beloved examples of cucina povera. Born from the need to create a satisfying dish without meat, they transform aged cheese, eggs, bread, herbs, and tomato into something deeply flavorful and unmistakably regional. The dish is especially associated with the province of Chieti, though variations are found throughout Abruzzo. Traditionally, the mixture is shaped i

Traditional Italian Basilicata Onion-Stuffed Savory Pie Story of the Dish Calzone di Cipolla alla Lucana is a traditional savory pie from Basilicata built around slowly cooked onions, black olives, anchovies, capers, oregano, and extra-virgin olive oil enclosed in a simple yeast dough. It belongs to the rural Southern Italian tradition of transforming inexpensive pantry ingredients into a complete meal with strong flavor and excellent keeping quality. The crust should be thin