Traditional Italian Bolognese Christmas Cake Story of the Dish Certosino di Bologna is a historic Christmas sweet associated with Bologna’s monastic confectionery traditions and the Carthusian monks, the Certosini. Dense and aromatic, it combines honey, almonds, pine nuts, candied citrus, chocolate and spices. Unlike modern soft cakes, it is intended to improve after several days of maturation as moisture from honey and candied fruit redistributes through the crumb. Recipe In

Traditional Italian Sicilian Pasta with Sardines Story of the Dish Pasta con le Sarde Region: SicilyOrigin: PalermoCourse: Primo PiattoServes: 4 Pasta con le Sarde is one of the most historically significant dishes of Sicilian cuisine. It combines ingredients that at first appear contrasting, fresh sardines, wild fennel, saffron, raisins, pine nuts, anchovies and toasted breadcrumbs, yet together they create one of the most recognizable flavor profiles of Palermo. The dish ex

Traditional Italian Friulian Boiled Walnut and Raisin Dumplings Story of the Dish Strucchi are traditional sweets of the Valli del Natisone, sharing the walnut, raisin, pine nut and spice flavor profile of gubana. Strucchi lessi are the delicate boiled version. Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 50 minutes | Resting Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes Recipe Information Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 50 minutes | Resting Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes Region: Italy Difficulty: