Who doesn’t love Italian food? In this section, we explore Piemonte’s most famous and beloved cuisine, from traditional regional dishes to the flavors that make Northern Italy so special. You’ll also discover some of my personal favorites—Italian recipes I love to cook at home—along with tips, stories, and insights to bring the taste of Piedmontese cuisine to your table.
Agnolotti del Plin are more than a traditional Piedmontese pasta dish: they are the result of memory, necessity, and family life centered around the table. Before recipes were written down, this dish was passed on through gestures, stories, and shared meals, becoming a symbol of regional identity and home cooking.
This risotto is a classic example of Piedmontese home cooking, where simple ingredients and local wine come together in a comforting, deeply flavorful dish. Cooking risotto directly in red wine is a traditional technique that reflects the everyday relationship between food and Barbera at the table.
Insalata Russa is a staple of Piedmontese festive tables, especially during holidays and family gatherings. Simple in appearance but carefully balanced, it is a dish where technique, texture, and restraint matter as much as the ingredients themselves.
Nettles and ricotta gnocchi are a classic example of rustic Piedmontese cooking, where wild ingredients and simple dairy come together in a dish that is both delicate and deeply rooted in seasonal tradition.
Risotto with asparagus is a springtime classic in Piedmontese cooking, where fresh vegetables, delicate herbs, and careful technique come together to create a dish that is both simple and elegant.
Tajarin are one of the most iconic fresh pasta shapes of Piedmont, known for their rich egg content, ultra-thin sheets, and silky texture that pairs beautifully with simple sauces or shaved truffles.
A slow-cooked Bolognese is not just a recipe, it is a ritual. This is the kind of sauce that rewards patience, fills the house with aroma, and turns a simple meal into something unforgettable.
Crispy on the outside, soft and comforting on the inside, arancini are one of those dishes that turn simple ingredients into something irresistible. This recipe brings together patience, technique, and a bit of family wisdom, exactly how it should be.
A simple dish built on patience, seasonal ingredients, and balance, this recipe brings together handmade pasta, ripe tomatoes, and fried eggplant in a way that feels deeply rooted in southern Italian cooking.
A classic Sicilian preparation that balances sweet, savory, and citrus notes, this baked sardine dish is simple, aromatic, and deeply rooted in coastal cooking traditions.
