Italian Sardinian Carloforte-Style Octopus with Saffron Potato and Dehydrated Olives Story of the Dish Carloforte, on the island of San Pietro off the southwestern coast of Sardinia, has a culinary identity unlike almost anywhere else on the island. Its cuisine reflects Sardinian ingredients, Ligurian heritage, fishing culture, and the flavors of the Mediterranean. Octopus fits naturally into that world. In this reinterpretation, the octopus remains unmistakably Mediterranean

Crema Pasticcera all’Arancia | Italian Orange Pastry Cream Italian Orange Pastry Cream Story of the Dish Traditional Italian Orange Custard Crema pasticcera all’arancia is a fragrant variation of classic Italian pastry cream in which fresh orange provides both perfume and delicate acidity. The key to an exceptional orange pastry cream is using the fruit correctly. Most of the aroma comes from the essential oils contained in the zest, while a controlled quantity of fresh orang

Italian Sardinian Mussels with Peas, Pecorino Sardo and Saffron Sea Broth Story of the Dish Mussels are deeply connected to Sardinia’s coastal cooking, while peas and pecorino bring the agricultural and pastoral side of the island into the same plate. This reinterpretation is designed around balance. The mussels remain the protagonist. Their natural liquor becomes the foundation of the broth, which is then perfumed with saffron. The peas appear in two textures: a smooth cream