Mussels with Caramelized Tropea Onion, Orange Zest & Cointreau CreamSignature Dish of Chef Gianluca Deiana Story of the Dish Mussels with Caramelized Tropea Onion, Orange Zest & Cointreau CreamSignature Dish of Chef Gianluca Deiana This elegant seafood creation combines the natural sweetness of Tropea red onions with the delicate brininess of fresh mussels. Slowly caramelized onions melt into a silky cream sauce enriched with Cointreau, whose subtle orange notes enhance the s

Traditional Italian Sardinian Dogfish with Walnuts and Vinegar Story of the Dish Region: Sardegna Traditional area: Cagliari and southern Sardinia Course: Antipasto Serves: 6 Burrida Cagliaritana is one of the most distinctive seafood antipasti of southern Sardinia and an important preparation in the traditional cuisine of Cagliari. The classic dish is made with gattuccio di mare, a small Mediterranean dogfish, gently cooked and then dressed with a powerful sauce based on its

Genovese Napoletana (Traditional Italian Neapolitan Onion Braised Beef Ragù) Story of the Dish Despite its name, Genovese is one of Naples’ most iconic pasta sauces. It is built not on tomatoes but on an extraordinary quantity of onions cooked slowly with beef until both collapse into a deep, glossy ragù. The meat perfumes the onions; the onions soften the meat and become the sauce. Traditionally, the pasta is served first and the braised beef may be served separately as a se