You know when you get hungry in the middle of the afternoon and need something healthy but substantial to tide you over for dinner? Chef Riccardo Severi gave us an idea he was live from his garden in Romagna, Italy during a VeroTalk: he suggested squacquerone with bread, with a couple of farm-to-table touches. BTW it’s great as an appetizer or as delicious yet simple dessert, paired with local sweet Albana white wine. Read on and get the recipe for this Romagna version of bagels and cream cheese.

Ever wonder where Eggs Benedict come from? We talked about it in our VeroTalk with Chef Riccardo Severi, live from his garden in Romagna, Italy. We have the recipe for this farm-to-table dish which is the historical pre-cursor to eggs benedict, with a cute name to boot: ‘Eggs in a Shirt’.

Following our VeroTalk with Chef Riccardo Severi, live from his garden in Romagna, Italy, we snagged his farm-to-table recipe for a flavorful, creamy, cheesy, fonduta recipe. Get the recipe and pairing suggestion in this article.

Learn about pinzimonio, one of the easiest and most versatile Italian summertime traditions!

Virtually travel to Bologna, Italy, and snag this recipe from a 3rd generation baker to make your own Passatelli! What are passatelli? Well, read on to find out how to make this quick and easy authentic Italian pasta.

Want to try your hand at home made pasta making? Try Cjarsons, a vegeterian ravioli from North Eastern Italy. We got a recipe for you, and wine pairing suggestion.

Need a hot, hearty dish to fill you up on a cold winter night? Look no further… this delicious recipe for Goulash, a beef stew from Northern Italy is the ultimate comfort food. Read more to learn how to make this traditional dish, with the downloadable recipe inside!

Grab a glass of Vigna Petrussa’s white wine and indulge in a plate of Frico, or traditional Italian cheesy hash brown! It is as good as it sounds… so takes notes on the recipe inside!

Looking for a dessert recipe? Try this fig strudel recipe from Northern Italy! Pairs great with sweet wines!

There are few combinations more classically Italian than that of prosciutto (or cured ham) and wine. Learn about the history of a particular style, from San Daniele, and why it pairs so well with Vigna Petrussa’s white wines as an italian appetizer.

Pour yourself a glass of Ojai Pacific View’s Dolcetto and recreate some traditional Italian dishes from Trattoria Risorgimento for a perfect pairing! Recipes inside!

Pour yourself a glass of Vigna Petrussa’s wine and recreate this dish from Chef Luca Manderino of Sosta in Hermosa Beach! Recipe inside!

Pour yourself a glass of Ojai Pacific View’s Dolcetto and create some All American Chili Dogs for a perfect pairing! Recipe inside!

Try this traditional recipe shared amongst Northern Italy and its Central Eastern European neighbors, and pair with one of Vigna Petrussa’s Friulian red wines for a great pairing. Recipe inside!

Cold weather abounds, and there are few belly-filling comforting dishes like this Italian classic, Riso alla Pilota, or Mantovan Rice. Made with delicious sausage, soft rice, and creamy parmesan, this dish is great for quick weeknight dinners, or to impress friends at your next gathering.

Not technically a risotto, this is a special dish all its own, and now is the time to make it popular! It's yummyness plus great small production wines are sure to make it a hit!

A traditionelle method sparkling wine made like champagne with notes of bread that would pair nicely with an interesting bread like this for an easy happy hour snack with friends

A hearty Autumn meal like this needs a worthy companion and whether you’re using it to saute the mushroom or are sipping on it while prepping, Aldo Clerico’s Barbera d’Alba is that right companion.