When the first crisp air of the season begins to be felt, there is nothing better than gathering the deepest aromas of the forest and the garden in a single pan. This juicy chicken stew with pumpkin and mushrooms pays homage to a classic combination from northern Italy, the same one that inspires the filling for the famous pumpkin ravioli.…
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Autumn cooking workshop at the Mercat Central de Sabadell
Two Italian autumn recipes that could perfectly be from here: that is the idea behind this autumn cooking workshop at the Mercat Central in Sabadell. Chestnuts, pumpkin, and mushrooms, the same pantry we have at the market in October, cooked the Italian way. On one hand, a chickpea and chestnut soup that comes from Upper Lazio, classic “cucina povera”; on…
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Pasta with porcini mushrooms (tagliatelle ai funghi porcini)
Pasta with boletus (porcini mushrooms) is an exquisite dish, yet simple to make, very popular in Italy, especially during mushroom season. There are variations in which other ingredients like sausage or pancetta are added, although perhaps the most common alternative to the one I am presenting to you today is the one that also includes a little heavy cream. Today…
