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I bigoli con l'anatra, locally known as bigoi co' l'arna, is a traditional dish that originated in the city of Thiene, but over time it became very popular throughout the province of Vicenza. Bigoli is a thick, egg-based pasta variety who... READ MORE

Fritto misto is one of those dishes that differs widely across the country. Along the Italian seaside, it will always include crustaceans and mollusks, typically shrimp and squid, and often paranza, which is a collective name for very sma... READ MORE

Agnolotti del plin is a traditional dish from Piedmont that is made with small, usually boat-shaped agnolotti pasta. The pasta is traditionally filled with veal, pork or rabbit meat, this was mainly done with leftover roasts, but vegetables such a... READ MORE

This chewy, oily flatbread is quite versatile, and can be topped with a range of ingredients such as coarse sea salt, olive oil, herbs, tomatoes, or olives. Historians tend to believe it was invented either by the Etruscans or in ancient Greece, a... READ MORE

Ragù di cinghiale is a traditional meat sauce hailing from Tuscany, but it's also prepared in other Italian regions such as Veneto and Umbria. The ragù is made with a combination of cinghiale (wild boar) meat, tomatoes, red wine, car... READ MORE

Ragù all'anatra is an Italian meat sauce that's usually prepared with a combination of duck, garlic, onions, carrots, celery, guanciale, tomato purée, red wine, and herbs such as sage, parsley, bay leaves, and thyme. The vegetables a... READ MORE

Tiganopsomo is a Greek version of fried bread. It is usually prepared with leavened dough consisting of wheat flour, olive oil, and salt that is rolled into a circle while the center is filled with crumbled feta and herbs such as oregano, rosemary... READ MORE

Risotto verde (lit. green risotto) is a creamy risotto utilizing asparagus as its main ingredient, along with rice, onions, white wine, butter, and cheese. Quick and easy to prepare, risotto verde is one of the best ways to use fresh asparagus whe... READ MORE

Salmì di cervo is a traditional dish originating from the Valtellina valley. Although there are variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of venison, red wine, pancetta, carrots, onions, garlic, celery, butter, olive oil, and ... READ MORE

Pappardelle all'anatra is a traditional dish that's especially popular in Tuscany. The dish is prepared with a combination of duck meat, garlic, tomatoes, red wine, stock, onions, carrots, celery, olive oil, sage, rosemary, bay leaves, and pappard... READ MORE

Burro e salvia is a popular Italian sauce that is simple and delicate. It is made with butter, sage leaves, and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. The butter is melted in a pan before the sage leaves are added. The combination is cooked gently over a low... READ MORE

Salvia fritta is a traditional dish that's enjoyed throughout the country. The dish is made with a combination of sage leaves, oil, and a batter (pastella) that usually consists of flour, olive oil, egg whites, and salt. The sage leaves should be ... READ MORE

For most Americans, the Thanksgiving dinner usually includes seasonal dishes such as stuffed roasted turkey and side dishes such as mashed potatoes, a rich cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie, among others. This celebratory meal dates back to Novembe... READ MORE

Tortelli di zucca is a popular Italian dish consisting of tortelli or ravioli pasta with a pumpkin filling. The origin of this dish is disputed between Mantua and Ferrara, with both cities claiming paternity over the recipe. The stuffing for torte... READ MORE

This dish is one of the most traditional Roman dishes, and it is deeply rooted in regional cuisine. The name of this Italian classic comes from salti in bocca, meaning it jumps in the mouth, which is exactly what the flavors of s... READ MORE

Potato, leek, and chicken pie is a traditional savory pie originating from Ireland. The pie crust is usually made from shortcrust pastry, phyllo pastry, or puff pastry. The pie is filled with a combination of potatoes, butter, chicken pieces, leek... READ MORE

Frikadeller are popular Danish and German meatballs that are usually made with ground pork, with the occasional addition of ground veal. These small meatballs have been prepared and consumed in that part of Europe for more than 200 years. The term... READ MORE

Frittata di zucchine is a traditional egg-based dish originating from Tuscany. The dish is usually made with a combination of eggs, thin slices of zucchini, olive oil, salt, pepper, sage, and minced parsley. The zucchini slices are cooked in olive... READ MORE

Cumberland scotch egg is a type of scotch egg originating from England, and they're especially popular in Cumbria. This snack consists of soft-boiled eggs that are wrapped in Cumberland sausage meat, coated with breadcrumbs, and then deep-fried in... READ MORE

British chipolatas are pork sausages that are typically thin, about an inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, short, and mildly spiced. However, some longer and more heavily spiced ones are also produced in the UK. They are the number one choice when making p... READ MORE

Lincolnshire sausage is a traditional sausage originating from Lincolnshire. The sausage is made with a combination of coarsely ground pork, sage, breadcrumbs or rusks, salt, and black pepper. The mixture is stuffed into natural pork casings (or s... READ MORE

Fagioli all'uccelletto is an italian dish originating from Tuscany. It's made with a combination of cannellini beans, sage leaves, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, ... READ MORE

Abbacchio, or milk-fed lamb, has been a Roman springtime delicacy since ancient times, and it is no different today - this festive dish is traditionally prepared for Easter, usually accompanied by roasted potatoes. The lamb is first marin... READ MORE

Haggis is a spicy mince, a type of pudding of high nutritional value made from sheep's innards, lamb's heart, lungs and liver, beef, onions, oats, and spices. It is the national dish of Scotland and an excellent source of fibre, iron, and carbohyd... READ MORE

Traditionally associated with the Pennsylvania Dutch, scrapple is a regional delicacy that is created with the by-products of pig slaughter. It is prepared with a spicy blend of pork scraps, cornmeal, or buckwheat that is cooked down in pork stock... READ MORE

Tuscan fish stew has a history that stretches back to at least 500 years ago, and was most likely invented by the frugal fishermen of Livorno who would prepare it with whatever was left in the bottom of their boats after selling more valuable fish... READ MORE

Enjoyed throughout the Caribbean, souse is a versatile dish that is typically prepared with pork, namely some of the less-favored cuts such as head, feet, knuckles, or tail, while other versions also employ beef or chicken feet. The cuts are cooke... READ MORE

Turducken is an American-Canadian dish consisting of deboned turkey, deboned duck, and deboned chicken rolled into one and stuffed with three kinds of stuffings which are layered between the three types of meat. It is believed that the dish origin... READ MORE

Paupiette is a French culinary term referring to a thin slice of meat, such as veal, beef, or chicken, that is stuffed with a filling, rolled up, and then cooked. The filling often includes ingredients like herbs, vegetables, and sometimes other m... READ MORE

Fidget pie is a traditional pie originating from Shropshire. Although there are a few variations on the dish, it’s usually made with a combination of bacon, onions, Granny Smith or Bramley apples, salt, pepper, cider, parsley, cornstarch, be... READ MORE

Faggots are old-fashioned, traditional offal-based meatballs characterized by their large size. They are especially popular in Wales and the Midlands region of England, made from pork offal and cheap cuts of meat that are mixed with spices and fre... READ MORE

Paling in 't groen is a Flemish specialty dish consisting of chopped eel in a unique green sauce made from white wine, parsley, spinach, mint, tarragon, sage, dill, and lemon juice. It is believed that the dish originated on the banks of the river... READ MORE

Saveloy is a bright pink, heavily seasoned sausage that is typically served in fish and chip shops throughout the country. Originally, it was made with pork brains, but nowadays it is prepared with a combination of beef, pork, spices, and rusk. Pe... READ MORE

Pollo alla ‘ncip ‘nciap is a traditional chicken dish originating from the city of Offida in Marche. The dish is made with a combination of chicken, garlic, tomatoes, rosemary, sage, olive oil, and dry white wine. The chicken is cut in... READ MORE

Savoury pattie is a traditional snack that's common in towns such as Hartlepool, Kingston upon Hull, Wirral, Liverpool, North Tyneside, Kirkwall, and Thurso. It consists of mashed potatoes that are seasoned with sage and onions, and the mixture is... READ MORE

Stracotto di somaro is a traditional dish originating from Emilia-Romagna, and it's especially popular in Modena. This stew is made with a combination of donkey loin, tomatoes, red wine, garlic, carrots, celery, olive oil, sage, cloves, nutmeg, ba... READ MORE

Srdele na savor is a traditional Istrian variation on the classic Venetian dish called sarde in saor. The dish consists of fried and marinated sardines. Although each cook prepares the dish with different ingredients, it's usually made with a comb... READ MORE

Piperchi is a traditional dish that's associated with Dobrogea in the southeast of the country. The dish is usually made with a combination of bell peppers, tomato purée, oil, grated cheese, cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, sage, thyme, and d... READ MORE

Casoncelli di Barbariga is a traditional Brescian type of stuffed pasta and a subvariety of casoncelli bresciani. The dish originates from Barbariga, hence the name. The thin and pliable dough is hand-made with a combination of 00 flour, salt, egg... READ MORE

Zuf is a traditional dish originating from the countryside of Friuli. The dish is usually made with a combination of pumpkin, flour, cornflour, water, milk, sage leaves, and salt. The pumpkin and sage leaves are cooked in boiling salted water. Onc... READ MORE

Tortellini di Valeggio is a special type of tortellini from Valeggio sul Mincio, a town near Verona in Italy’s Veneto region. Known for its paper-thin pasta dough, these tortellini are filled with a mixture of meats—typically veal, por... READ MORE

Petto al forno is a traditional dish consisting of roasted veal breast. It's made with a combination of boneless breast of veal, butter, prosciutto crudo slices, sage, rosemary, olive oil, and seasonings. The breast is pounded until thin, seasoned... READ MORE