Italian comfort food

Risotto, the creamy Italian rice dish beloved around the world, originated in the northern regions of Italy. Dating back to the 18th century, it began as humble fare for Italian peasants. Over time, it transformed into a versatile culinary canvas, inviting endless variations and creative pairings. My current obsession is wild mushroom risotto finished with […]

Pasta e fagioli is one of the most famous dishes in the entire Italian repertoire. This well-known rustic soup is a nourishing dish that falls somewhere between soup and pasta. Pasta e fagioli is a traditional meal with a rich history and is incredibly worthy of making at home if you’ve not done so before. […]

Bolognese, known in Italian as ragù alla bolognese, ragù bolognese, or simply ragù is a meat-based sauce in Italian cuisine, commonly associated with the city of Bologna. But contrary to popular belief, Bolognese has no definitive tie to the city of Bologna, in northern Italy. Food historians typically agree that the dish originated in Imola, […]