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	Braciola by B Innes Little beef roulades braised in a tomato sauce, delicious!	2 votes 2372 views
	Braised Fennel with White Wine by La Tavola Marche (farm, inn & cooking school) Fennel is a versatile vegetable that is often looked over for being too tough. Braising is a great way to soften this hearty root vegetable known to aid in digestion. The acidity & fruitiness of the wine compliments the aniseed flavored fennel and with a good drizzle of olive oil it finishes this dish perfectly. Serve with meat!	1 vote 3243 views
	Braised Bone-In Veal Breast with Tomatoes & Potatoes by La Tavola Marche (farm, inn & cooking school) Literally a one pot dinner - thinly sliced roasted veal breast with layers of tomatoes & potatoes makes for a rich delicious meal that is easy to make. A classic example of cucina povera, peasant cooking using a tough piece of meat & simple ingredients to create rich dish fit for a king. (You can use slices of veal breast or other…	1 vote 4482 views
	Pennette with Butternut Squash Purée and Sorrento Walnuts by Frank Fariello This easy and delicious recipe by Neapolitan chef Inghemarck Guida highlights the unique taste of Sorrento walnuts. Of course, if you can't get Sorrento walnuts, this dish will work with 'regular' walnuts--just make sure they are still fresh and flavorful. The original recipe calls for 'zucca' which is Italian for pumpkin. But…	7 votes 1 review 3852 views
	Slow Cooker Polenta with Sausage Ragù by Frank Fariello Making polenta the old-fashioned way is a laborious job, as we all know, involving a lot of stirring over a good 45 minutes or more to reach the right, creamy consistency. Italians have developed any number of tricks to make the job a bit easier, as I have outlined in my post on How to Make Polenta. The slow cooker provides yet…	2 votes 2 comments 5101 views
	Verza e salsiccia (Cabbage and Sausage) by Frank Fariello Not sure about you, but the weather here has crossed the line from pleasantly crisp to downright cold at night. That's as good an excuse as any for some good, stick to the ribs eating. It may sound eastern European, but Italians, too, like their cabbage, especially in colder weather, and like to combine it with pork. The typical…	3 votes 5077 views
	Peposo alla Fornacina by Gino la Tilla Sorry for doubling my recipe, I act before thinking, the correct language should be english. Peposo alla Fornacina is one of that historical recipes of italian popular cuisine that if you do it respecting the old rules produce a tasty but “not refined” dish. I developed it in my own way using tricks and tips received or stolen from…	1 vote 2 comments 3794 views