Category Archives: Veneto Food

Orzotto con Funghi e Rucola

Northern Italy is well-known for its wide variety of risotto dishes made from the wonderful indigenous rices. But we can apply the same techniques to other grains, many of which are nutritionally superior to rice. In Italian, barley is “orzo”, … Continue reading

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Buckwheat Polenta with Mushrooms and Poached Egg

Polenta, typically made with corn meal, is a traditional dish from the Veneto region. It has many variations, from a soft side dish served with meats and fish, to a firmer texture that can be grilled or broiled. During our … Continue reading

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Apres Ski – Apple Crisp and a Few Stretches

Apples are grown in both the Veneto and Trentino regions, but are considered to be the queen of the land in Trentino. Apple orchards wind their way across Italy’s northeast area, from Val Sugana, continuing along the Adige Valley and … Continue reading

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Braised Beef in Amarone, Barolo, Valpolicella…Great any way!

This recipe is an adaptation of “Pot Roast of Beef Braised in Amarone Wine”, from The Essentials of Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan. It is preceded in the book by a very similar recipe, “Pot Roast of Beef Braised in … Continue reading

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Lentils with Sausage – Two Ways

Lentils with some sort of pork, various sausages, pigs feet, bacon, and other cuts, is a fairly common dish in Italy. It is traditionally served on the New Year, as it is believed to bring good fortune – the rounded … Continue reading

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