Film fans may have seen (before he went Searching for Italy) Stanley Tucci unveiling a sumptuous masterpiece called Timpano in the 90s film, The Big Night. We know we sure wanted a piece watching that climatic scene!

So we went searching, and found the history of the dish is actually found in an Abruzzese dish called Timballo. We got the recipe from a real Abruzzese, Gaia, who shared her family recipe for Timballo di Teramo with us! And surprise, it is not at all as difficult as we thought to pull together, very simple in fact!

So, pour yourself a glass of natural abruzzese wine, and read on about how to create your own Timballo at home.

Discover with us another Abruzzese traditional recipe, Scrippelle ‘Mbusse, or thin Abruzzese crepes served in homemade broth. A classic from the winemaking Abruzzese family’s kitchen, the Febos, and around the countryside in Abruzzo, Italy, this simple dish is easy to whip up for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. Get the recipe inside!

We’ve explored the landscape of Abruzzo, Italy… We’ve talked with a family winery about winemaking in Abruzzo… Now it’s time to discover the foods and dishes of Abruzzo! A flavorful, yet simple, cuisine, the Abruzzese culinary traditions are centered around the heart of their livelihoods: farming, sheep herding and fishing. Discover with us some of these traditions, and get the Febo family recipe for Pallotte Cacio e Uova or Meatless Meatballs, easy to make and pairs great with Febo’s natural wines.

Grab a buta of nebbiolo vin, some sugar and eggs, and whip up some sambaiun for a quick dessert… or perhaps if you are feeling a little bit of goi for a galuperia! Wait… what?! This is kitchen talk in Piedmont, Italy what the locals speak in the local dialect in the Langhe.

In this article, get behind the scenes in a real trattoria’s kitchen, learning Italian and, better yet, Italian language food. Practice with this authentic Italian trattoria recipe for Zabaglione, an easy, creamy custard from the area.

Tender beef filet is one of the most prized cuts of meat, giving depth of flavor, tenderness and juiciness like few other cuts. It seems only fair then, to pair it with a King of Italian wine: Barolo. This recipe for Filetto al Barolo comes from one of the most favorite trattoria’s in the Langhe, Piedmont, Italy, and it pairs wonderfully with the Barolos of Aldo Clerico.

What to find the secrets to making a really good Risotto? Better yet, how about an authentic a recipe from a chef who works at one of the most favorite trattoria’s in the Langhe, Piedmont, Italy? It’s a fragrant purple risotto, made from Barolo winemaker, Aldo Clerico’s, red wines.

Never buy store-bought broth again with this easy, traditional Bolognese recipe passed down from generation to generation. Great to sip alone, or use a base for soups with pasta, like tortellini in brodo, this broth is delicious. Learn how to make a good broth, and pick out the right ingredients to make it tasty, and healthy too.

Ancient Rome has long inspired active imaginations with crazy banquets and exotic foods. Learn about ancient Romans customs, food and traditions and get a real recipe used in ancient Rome which will surprise you!

What food should you serve with Prosecco?

A glass of a high quality, crisp prosecco is delicious with many food pairings.

Get food pairing ideas and our chef’s favorite risotto recipe in this article.

Few cuisines in the world are more famous than that of Italy… so let’s explore some authentic and classic Tuscan dishes! And what better way to enjoy Tuscan cuisine than with a glass of good wine? So read on to find out our favorite pairings and download the recipe for Peposo, a red wine beef stew perfect for the cooling autumn days ahead!

To get the full-on experience of the Langhe, a gorgeous land of plenty in Piedmont Italy, known for having some of the best red wines in the world, you have to try it food. Read about it and get a recipe for a delicious yet kinda unusual dish, called Bagna Cauda, a recipe from a real Italian Nonna.

You gotta try Panzanella, a simple, healthy traditional Tuscan Italian salad. Get the recipe and learn about its rustic origins, benefits, and what wines and olive oils to pair with it.

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!

Learn about the amazing and rare world of truffles, and the famous White Truffle of Alba! Learn about the different types of truffles, how to cook with them, and the best wines to pair with a truffle dinner.