Story of the Dish Crisp polenta, caramelized porcini, silky Taleggio fondue and black truffle transform Northern Italian comfort into a fine-dining hors d'oeuvre. Ingredients 1 cup yellow polenta; 4 cups milk; 1 cup chicken stock; butter; Parmigiano; 12 oz porcini; olive oil; garlic; thyme; 8 oz Taleggio; ½ cup cream; mascarpone; black truffle. Preparation Cook polenta 40–45 minutes, finish with butter and Parmigiano, spread and chill. Cut and fry at 350°F. Sauté porcini over

Vanilla gelato is one of the purest tests of a gelatiere because there is nowhere for poor dairy, excessive sugar, or artificial flavor to hide. Italian gelato developed from centuries of frozen creams and custards, and vanilla became a natural partner for milk and egg based preparations. The goal i

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