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Aceto balsamico, 467–472

A fare dieci piatti di maccheroni romaneschi,” 192–193

Agnello al forno con aglio e patate, 307–308

Agnello alle olive, 305–306

Alfonso, duke of Ferrara, 179

Almond(s):

frozen zuppa Inglese, 430–432

meringues of the Dark Lake, 421

milk, history of, 238

spice broth, 237–238

spiced spinach with, 330–331

sweet tagliarini tart of Ferrara, 194–196, 197

tagliatelle with caramelized oranges and, 188–189

tart, caramelized, 409–410

Alvisi, Alberto, 39

Anchovy(ies):

lemon sauce, tagliarini with, 112–113

spaghetti with melting onions and, 130–131

Anguille alla comacchiese con piselli, 261–262

Anolini, 76–77, 152

of Parma, 149–152

Anolini di Parma in brodo, 149–152

Antipasto, 13–31

baked grilled vegetables, 127

balsamic vegetables, 18

Castelvetro, 16

chicken and duck liver mousse with white truffles, 24–25

fresh pears with Parmigiano-Reggiano and balsamic vinegar, 30

garlic crostini with pancetta, 28

hot caramelized pears with prosciutto, 31

marinated baby onions, 16–17

mousse of mortadella, 22–23

Paola Bini’s potato salad, 19–20

platter of cured meats in the style of Emilia-Romagna, 14–15

salad of tart greens with prosciutto and warm balsamic dressing, 26–27

salads, history of, 27

spianata with fresh artichoke and cheese topping, 371–372

spring salad with hazelnuts, 21

Valentino’s pizza, 29–30

Antipasto:

Castelvetro, 16

di pere e prosciutto, 31

di Reggio, 30

di Salumi, 14–15

Apple cream tart, Ugo Falavigna’s, 411–412

Apricots:

iced, with mint and balsamic vinegar, 444

Nonna’s jam tart, 413–414

Arrosto con bacche di ginepro e foglie di alloro, 312–313

Artichoke(s):

baby, risotto of peas and, 209–211

fresh, and cheese topping for spianata, 371–372

fresh, tart of, 245–247

“little” spring soup from the 17th century, 232–233

tortelloni of mascarpone and, 141–144

Artusi’s delight, 300–302

Ascoli, Nuta, 340

Asparagi alla parmigiana, 341

Asparagus:

“little” spring soup from the 17th century, 232–233

spring salad with hazelnuts, 21

in the style of Parma, 341

 

Bacon, see Pancetta

“Badly cut” (maltagliati), 80, 88

Bagnabrusca, 113

Balsamic vinegar, 280, 467–472

artisan-made, of Modena and Reggio, 467–469, 470

and basil veal scallops, 296–297

buying, storing, and using of, 467–469

commercial, from Modena and Reggio, 469–470

cooking with, 469–470

dressing, salad of tart greens with prosciutto and, 26–27

fresh pears with Parmigiano-Reggiano and, 30

glaze, grilled beef with, 303–304

grilled winter endives with, 338

how it is made, 470–472

iced melon with mint and, 444

imitations of, 467

linguine with braised garlic and, 110–111

medicinal powers attributed to, 472

pesto, green beans with, 325–326

rabbit dukes of Modena, 286–288

radicchio, tagliatelle with, 98–100

roast chicken, 279–280

summer clams with, 268–269

tagliatelle with fresh tomatoes and, 105–106

vegetables, 18

zampone of the aristocrats, 315–317

Basil, fresh:

and balsamic veal scallops, 296–297

green beans with balsamic pesto, 325–326

linguine with braised garlic, balsamic vinegar and, 111

and onion mashed potatoes, 345–346

Beans:

braised, cornmeal pasta with, 223–225

mountain soup with garlic croutons, 235–237

soup of seafood and chick-peas, 264–265

tomato braised, and thumb pasta Piacenza style, 229–231

two, tagliatelle with radicchio and, 103–105

see also Lentils

Beans, fava, 324

fresh, with young sheep cheese, 323–324

Beans, green:

with balsamic pesto, 325–326

Bolognese, 327

Beef:

anolini of Parma, 149–152

Artusi’s delight, 300–302

Cardinal’s ragù, the, 40–41

classic ragù Bolognese, 44–45

country-style ragù, 48–49

game ragù, 50–51

grilled, with balsamic glaze, 303–304

Imola’s risotto of the Vigil, 214–215

lighter contemporary ragù Bolognese, 46–47

meat essences, 61–62

pot roast, braised, with polenta, 309–310

poultry/meat stock, 66–67

in ragù, 37–38

tortellini in broth Villa Gaidello, 134–137

unusual tortellini pie, an, 175–179

-wrapped sausage, 314–315

Beet greens:

Reggio’s tart of garden greens, 247–249

spiced, with almonds, 331

Beets, roasted onions and, 351

Bensone di Modena, 400–401

Bergese, Nino, 203, 205

Bergonzi, Carlo, 122

Bertinoro, 239, 240

Bietole e cipolle al forno, 351

Bini, Paola, 20, 300

Biscotto allo zabaione con cioccolata, 436–437

Biscuits, sweet cornmeal, 422–423

Bluefish:

sage-and-garlic-scented, 263–264

seafood stew Romagna, 259–260

soup of seafood and chick-peas, 264–265

Bolita beans:

braised, cornmeal pasta with, 223–225

tagliatelle with radicchio and two beans, 103–105

tomato braised, and thumb pasta Piacenza style, 229–231

Bomba di riso, 216–218, 219

Borgia, Lucrezia, 197

Borlengo, 377–379, 380–381

Borlengo alla Guiglia, 377–379

Borlotti beans:

braised, cornmeal pasta with, 223–225

mountain soup with garlic croutons, 235–237

tagliatelle with radicchio and two beans, 103–105

tomato braised, and thumb pasta Piacenza style, 229–231

Bow ties, 89

Bread, 357–391

borlengo, 377–379

Couple, the, 364–366

crispy fritters, 373–374

garlic crostini with pancetta, 28

guidelines for making, 362–363

little tile-baked hearth, 375–377

Modena mountain, 388–390

mountain soup with garlic croutons, 235–237

Piacenza’s great fritter, 382–383

Romagna griddle, 384–386

Romagna mountain, 367–372

Romagna mountain, fillings and toppings for, 370–372

spianata for the Madonna of August, 372

Broccoli rape, spiced, with almonds, 331

Brodetto, 259–260

Brodo, 66–67

Brodo rapido, 68

Broth:

almond spice, 237–238

tortellini in, Villa Gaidello, 134–137

Budino all’Emzliana, 440–441

Budino di castagne e ricotta, 452–453

Burro, 473

Burtlêina, 382–383

Butter, 473

 

Cabbage:

garlic-sautéed, 331–332

Imola’s risotto of the Vigil, 214–215

tortelli of potato and, 160–161

Cakes:

chocolate Christmas spice, 458–459

Duchess of Parma torte, 404–407

frozen zuppa Inglese, 430–432

home-style jam, 401–403

honeyed Christmas, 462–464

“keeping,” of winter, 456–464

Modena crumbling, 400–401

Riccardo Rimondi’s Spanish sponge, 433–434, 435

spiced Christmas, of Bologna, 460–461

torta Barozzi, 395–397

Capacchi’s blazing chestnuts, 450–451

Capon, 67

balsamic roast, 280

Christmas, 281–282

poultry/meat stock, 66–67

in ragù, 38

Cappellacci, 76, 148

egg pasta for, 80

with sweet squash, 145–147

Cappellacci con la zucca, 145–147

Cappelletti, 76, 77

Christmas, 138

Imola style, 139

“little hats” Faenza style, 137

Cappelletti:

faentini, 137

ferraresi, 138

imolesi, 139

Cappone natalizio, 281–282

Cardinal d’Este’s tart, 417–419

Cardinal’s ragù, the, 40–41

Casalboni, Franco, 239, 240

Castagne alla vampa di Capacchi le, 450–451

Catfish, Po River, 266–267

Cauliflower:

balsamic vegetables, 18

Ferrara’s soup of the monastery, 220–221

Cavolo con aglio, 331–332

Certosino, 460–461

Cheese:

Cardinal d’Este’s tart, 417–419

cornmeal pasta with braised beans, 223–225

espresso and mascarpone semi-freddo, 428–429

fresh squaquerone, 386–387

herb and garlic grilled eggplant with, 329

“little hats” Faenza style, 137

Paola Cavazzini’s eggplant torte, 241–242

rice of the princes, 211–212, 213

stuffed Romagna griddle bread, 386

tortelloni of artichokes and mascarpone, 141–144

young sheep, fresh fava beans with, 323–324

see also Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; Ricotta cheese

Cheesecake, chestnut ricotta, 452–453

Cherseina, 374

Chestnut(s):

blazing, Capacchi’s, 450–451

desserts, 447–453

fritters, sweet, Castel del Rio, 449–450

Paola Bini’s sweet ravioli, 424–425

ricotta cheesecake, 452–453

tortelli, 155–157

Chicken, 41

Artusi’s delight, 300–302

balsamic roast, 279–280

baroque ragù, 42–43

better-tasting, tips for, 274

cacciatora, Riccardo Rimondi’s, 275–276

and duck liver mousse with white truffles, 24–25

dukes of Modena, 286, 288

grilled, with balsamic glaze, 304

lemon, Maria Bertuzzi’s, 273–274

Mardi Gras, 277–278

meat essences, 61–62

pan-crisped, Erminia’s, 270–271

quick stock, 68

roasted with sweet fennel, 290

unusual tortellini pie, an, 175–179

Chicken giblets:

meat ragù with Marsala, 56–57

in ragù, 38

ragù of, 54–55

Chick-peas:

soup of seafood and, 264–265

tagliatelle with radicchio and two beans, 103–105

Chocolate:

Christmas spice cake, 458–459

Duchess of Parma torte, 404–407

frozen zuppa Inglese, 430–432

Marsala sauce, frozen hazelnut zabaione with, 436–437

pistachio cream, frozen, with hot chocolate Marsala sauce, 438–439

torta Barozzi, 395–397

Ciambelle, 403

Ciambelle con marmellata, 401–403

Cicorie alla griglia, 337–339

Cinnamon custard, 176

clove and, 440–441

unusual tortellini pie, an, 175–179

Cipolle alla bolognese, 333–334

Cipolline sott’aceto, 16–17

Clams, 269

fresh, “priest stranglers” with squid and, 124–126

seafood stew Romagna, 259–260

summer, with balsamic vinegar, 268–269

Clove and cinnamon custard, 440–441

Comacchio, 262

Coniglio:

all’aceto balsamico alla moda estense, 286–288

al forno con finocchio, 289–290

di Giovanna, 284–285

Cookies:

meringues of the Dark Lake, 421

sweet cornmeal biscuits, 422–423

Coppa, 474

platter of cured meats in the style of Emilia-Romagna, 14–15

Coppia, 364–366

Cornmeal:

biscuits, sweet, 422–423

pasta with braised beans, 223–225

see also Polenta

Corn salad, see Mâche

Costolette:

all’emiliana, 292–294

in graticola, 297–299

di vitello con porcini, 290–291

Cotechino, 475

beef-wrapped, 314–315

Cotechino in galera, 314–315

Couple, the, 364–366

Crazy dough, 249

Cream, 475–476

garganelli with roasted peppers, peas and, 116–117

Crema di cioccolata da Eletta, 438–439

Crescentina, la, 369

Cresceatine, 374

Crescentine fritte, 374

Crostata di mandorle, 409–410

Crostini, garlic, with pancetta, 28

Crostini con pancetta, 28

Croutons:

garlic, mountain soup with, 235–237

priest’s soup, 227–228

Culatello, 476–479

how it is made, 477–479

Custard:

cinnamon and clove, 440–441

espresso and mascarpone semi-freddo, 428–429

Ugo Falavigna’s apple cream tart, 411–412

unusual tortellini pie, an, 175–179

zampone of the aristocrats, 315–317

 

Dandelion greens:

salad of spring greens, 350

spiced, with almonds, 331

spring salad with hazelnuts, 21

Desserts, 393–465

baked pears with fresh grape syrup, 442–443

Capacchi’s blazing chestnuts, 450–451

caramelized almond tart, 409–410

Cardinal d’Este’s tart, 417–419

chestnut, 447–453

chestnut ricotta cheesecake, 452–453

chestnut tortelli, 157

chocolate Christmas spice cake, 458–459

cinnamon and clove custard, 440–441

Duchess of Parma torte, 404–407

espresso and mascarpone semi-freddo, 428–429

frozen chocolate pistachio cream with hot chocolate Marsala sauce, 438–439

frozen hazelnut zabaione with chocolate Marsala sauce, 436–437

frozen zuppa Inglese, 430–432

homemade ricotta cheese for, 454–455

home-style jam cake, 401–403

honeyed Christmas cake, 462–464

iced melon with mint and balsamic vinegar, 444

“keeping cakes” of winter, the, 456–464

Marie Louise’s crescents, 426–428

meringues of the Dark Lake, 421

Modena crumbling cake, 400–401

Modena rice pudding, 398–399

Nonna’s jam tart, 413–414

Paola Bini’s sweet ravioli, 424–425

Riccardo Rimondi’s Spanish sponge cake, 433–434, 435

spiced Christmas cake of Bologna, 460–461

strawberries in red wine, 445

sweet chestnut fritters Castel del Rio, 449–450

sweet cornmeal biscuits, 422–423

sweet tagliarini tart of Ferrara, 194–196, 197

sweet vermicelli pancake, 190–191

tagliatelle with caramelized oranges and almonds, 188–189

torta Barozzi, 395–397

Ugo Falavigna’s apple cream tart, 411–412

zabaione jam tart, 415–416

Duchess of Parma torte, 404–407

Duck:

braised, dome of rice stuffed with, 216–218

and chicken liver mousse with white truffles, 24–25

 

Eel, braised, with peas, 261–262

Egg pasta, 80

with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and nutmeg Villa Gaidello, 81

spinach, 81

wine, 82

Eggplant:

herb and garlic grilled, 328–329

Parmesan, history of, 243

torte, Paola Cavazzini’s, 241–242

“Eggs of pasta,” 85

Emilia-Romagna, 3–8

Endive, curly:

rice of the princes, 211–212, 213

salad of tart greens with prosciutto and warm balsamic dressing, 26–27

spiced, with almonds, 331

spring salad with hazelnuts, 21

Endives, grilled winter, 337–339

Erbazzone reggiano, 247–249

Erbe, odori, 481–482

Erminia’s pan-crisped chicken, 270–271

Escarole:

rice of the princes, 211–212, 213

spiced, with almonds, 331

Espresso and mascarpone semi-freddo, 428–429

 

Fagliolini alla bolognese, 327

Fagliolini al pesto modenese, 325–326

Fantasia, 144

Farina, 479–481

Fava beans, see Beans, fava

Fave con il pecorino, 323–324

Fennel:

salad of mixed greens and, 349

sweet, Jewish style, 335–336

sweet, rabbit roasted with, 289–290

Ferrara salame, 501

Ferrara’s soup of the monastery, 220–221

Ferrarini, Sergio, 213

Figs:

dried, tagliarini with, 109

fresh, tagliarini with, Franco Rossi, 107–109

Finocchi alla Giudia, 335–336

First courses, 199–249

almond spice broth, 237–238

classic white risotto, 201–202

dome of rice stuffed with braised pigeon, 216–218

Ferrara’s soup of the monastery, 220-221

fresh garlic soup Brisighella, 222–223

green beans Bolognese, 327

herb and garlic grilled eggplant with cheese, 329

Imola’s risotto of the Vigil, 214–215

“little” spring soup from the 17th century, 232–233

Modena’s spiced soup of spinach and cheese, 234–235

Nino Bergese’s risotto, 203–204

oven-glazed porcini, 239–240

Paola Cavazzini’s eggplant torte, 241–242

parsley-stuffed shrimps, 257–258

Piacenza peppers country style, 244–245

Piacenza’s risotto with ragù, 207–208

priest’s soup, 227–228

Reggio’s tart of garden greens, 247–249

rice of the princes, 211–212, 213

risotto of baby artichokes and peas, 209–211

risotto of red wine and rosemary, 205–206

Romagna griddle bread, 384–386

soup of porcini mushrooms, 226–227

soup of seafood and chick-peas, 264–265

sweet peas Parma, 322

tagliatelle with garlic-sautéed cabbage, 332

tart of fresh artichokes, 245–247

thumb pasta and tomato braised beans Piacenza style, 229–231

see also Pasta

Fish:

fresh tuna Adriatic style, 256–257

herbed seafood grill, 254–255

Po River catfish, 266–267

sage-and-garlic-scented bluefish, 263–264

seafood stew Romagna, 259–260

soup of seafood and chick-peas, 264–265

spaghetti with anchovies and melting onions, 130–131

tagliarini with lemon anchovy sauce, 112–113

see also Seafood; Shellfish

Flounder:

seafood stew Romagna, 259–260

soup of seafood and chick-peas, 264–265

Flour, 479–481

American, selecting for Italian recipes, 479

wheat, in Emilia-Romagna, 480

Formaggio squaquerone, 386–387

Fragole al vino rosso, 445

Freni, Mirella, 122

Fritter(s):

antipasto Castelvetro, 16

crispy, 373–374

Piacenza’s great, 382–383

sweet chestnut, Castel del Rio, 449–450

Frozen chocolate pistachio cream with hot chocolate Marsala sauce, 438–439

Frozen hazelnut zabaione with chocolate Marsala sauce, 436–437

Frozen zuppa Inglese, 430–432

Funghi porcini, 494–495

Fusilli, 128

 

Gamberi repieni, 257

Game:

ragù, 50–51

ragù, pappardelle with, 123

see also Rabbit

Garganelli, 77–78, 86–87, 117

with roasted peppers, peas, and cream, 116–117

Garganelli con peperoncini dolci, piselli, e crema, 116–117

Garlic, 482

braised, linguine with balsamic vinegar and, 110–111

crostini with pancetta, 28

croutons, mountain soup with, 235–237

fresh, soup Brisighella, 222–223

and herb grilled eggplant, 328–329

lamb, and potato roast, 307–308

-and-sage-scented bluefish, 263–264

-sautéed cabbage, 331–332

Gialletti di Romagna, 422–423

Giblets:

meat ragù with Marsala, 56–57

in ragù, 38

ragù of, 54–55

ragù of, penne with, 129

Giovanna, 285

Giovanna’s wine-basted rabbit, 284–285

Gnocchi di castagne Castel del Rio, 449–450

Gnoccho al forno, 369

Gnocco fritto, 373–374

Gnuchétt, i, 223–225

Gramigna (“little weeds”), 77, 87

with wine-braised sausage, 114–115

Gramigna alla salsiccia e vino, 114–115

Grandmother’s gratin, 342–343

Grape syrup, fresh, 158–159

baked pears with, 442–443

chestnut tortelli, 157

Green beans, see Beans, green

Greens:

fresh, tortelli of ricotta and, 153–154

garden, Reggio’s tart of, 247–249

“little” spring soup from the 17th century, 232–233

mixed, salad of fennel and, 349

Piacenza’s tortelli with tails, 162–164

rice of the princes, 211–212, 213

spiced, with almonds, 331

spring, salad of, 350

spring salad with hazelnuts, 21

tart, salad of, with prosciutto and warm balsamic dressing, 26–27

see also Radicchio; Spinach

Guiglia, 379

 

Ham:

culatello, 476–479

see also Prosciutto

Hazelnut(s):

spring salad with, 21

zabaione, frozen, with chocolate Marsala sauce, 436–437

Herb and garlic grilled eggplant, 328–329

Herbed seafood grill, 254–255

Herbs, 481–482

fresh, tagliatelle with caramelized onions and, 101–103

His Eminence’s baked penne, 170

Honeyed Christmas cake, 462–464

 

Imola’s risotto of the Vigil, 214–215

Ingredients, guide to, 467–508

Insalata:

d’asparagi, parmigiano e nocciole, 21

di patate Paola Bini, 19–20

di prosciutto e aceto balsamico, 26–27

verde, 350

verde con finocchio, 349

 

Jam:

cake, home-style, 401–403

Riccardo Rimondi’s Spanish sponge cake with, 434

tart, Nonna’s, 413–414

tart, zabaione, 415–416

January pork, 312–313

 

“Keeping cakes” of winter, the, 456–464

 

Lamb:

with black olives, 305–306

chops, Romagna grilled, 299

garlic, and potato roast, 307–308

grilled, with balsamic glaze, 304

Lard, 483

Lasagne, 87–88, 167

Dukes of Ferrara, 168–169

egg pasta for, 80

of Emilia-Romagna, 165–167

of wild and fresh mushrooms, 171–173

Lasagne:

duchi di Ferrara, 168–169

ai funghi, 171–173

verdi al forno, 165–167

Lemon:

anchovy sauce, tagliarini with, 112–113

chicken, Maria Bertuzzi’s, 273–274

roast veal with rosemary, 294–295

Lenticchie in umido alla modenese, 347–348

Lentils:

Modena style, 347–348

pappardelle with Parmigiano-Reggiano and, 120–121

Lettuce:

“little” spring soup from the 17th century, 232–233

rice of the princes, 211–212, 213

salad of mixed greens and fennel, 349

salad of spring greens, 350

salad of tart greens with prosciutto and warm balsamic dressing, 26–27

spring salad with hazelnuts, 21

Linguine con aglio e balsamico, 110–111

Linguine with braised garlic and balsamic vinegar, 110–111

“Little hats” Faenza style, 137

“Little squares” (quadretti), 88

“Little weeds,” see Gramigna

Liver, chicken and duck, mousse with white truffles, 24–25

 

Maccheroni, 78, 128, 174

baked, with winter tomato sauce, 173–174

with baked grilled vegetables, 126–127

pie of Ferrara, domed, 180–183

rosewater, Romanesca, 192–193

with wine-braised sausage, 115

Maccheroni:

al forno, 173–174

al forno Cardinale Chiaramonti, 170

peperoncini e zucchini alla pescatore, 126–127

Mâche (corn salad):

salad of spring greens, 350

spring salad with hazelnuts, 21

Main dishes, see Second courses

Maltagliati (“badly cut”), 80, 88

Mandorlini del Ponte, 421

Mantecato, 205

Manzo alla brace, 303–304

Mardi Gras chicken, 277–278

Maria Bertuzzi’s lemon chicken, 273–274

Marie Louise, duchess of Parma, 408, 426, 430

Marie Louise’s crescents, 426–428

Marsala:

chocolate sauce, frozen hazelnut zabaione with, 436–437

chocolate sauce, hot, frozen chocolate pistachio cream with, 438–439

Duchess of Parma torte, 404–407

meat ragù with, 56–57

tomato sauce, pan-fried veal chops with, 292–294

zabaione jam tart, 415–416

Marubei, 77

Mascarpone cheese:

and espresso semi-freddo, 428–429

rice of the princes, 211–212, 213

tortelloni of artichokes and, 141–144

Meat(s), 284–317

antipasto Castelvetro, 16

cured, platter of, in the style of Emilia-Romagna, 14–15

essences, 61–62

salami, 501–503

unusual tortellini pie, an, 175–179

see also Beef; Game; Lamb; Mortadella; Pancetta; Pork; Prosciutto; Rabbit; Sausage; Veal

Meat sauces, see Ragù

Melanzane alla graticola, 328–329

Melanzane alla parmigiana, 243

Melon, iced, with mint and balsamic vinegar, 444

Melone con aceto balsamico, 444

Meringue(s):

of the Dark Lake, 421

Duchess of Parma torte, 404–407

espresso and mascarpone semi-freddo, 428–429

Messisbugo, Christofaro di, 213

Minestra del prete, 227–228

Minestrina:

di latecchi punte di sparagi fondi d’artichiochi, et agro di limoni, 232–233

di mandorle, 237–238

di spinaci alla modenese, 234–235

Mint, iced melon with balsamic vinegar and, 444

Modena crumbling cake, 400–401

Modena mountain bread, 388–390

Modena rice pudding, 398–399

Modena’s spiced soup of spinach and cheese, 234–235

Mortadella, 484–485

mousse of, 22–23

platter of cured meats in the style of Emilia-Romagna, 14–15

priest’s soup with, 228

tortellini Bologna style, 140

tortellini in broth Villa Gaidello, 134–137

Mousse, dessert:

frozen chocolate pistachio cream with hot chocolate Marsala sauce, 438–439

frozen hazelnut zabaione with chocolate Marsala sauce, 436–437

frozen zuppa Inglese, 430–432

Mousse, savory:

chicken and duck liver, with white truffles, 24–25

of mortadella, 22–23

Mullet:

seafood stew Romagna, 259–260

soup of seafood and chick-peas, 264–265

Mushrooms, button:

baked maccheroni with winter tomato sauce, 173–174

oven-glazed porcini, 239–240

wild and fresh, lasagne of, 171–173

Mushrooms, porcini, see Porcini mushroom

Musical talent, 122

Mussels with balsamic vinegar, 269

 

Nascia, Carlo, 190, 191, 232, 237

Nectarines, iced, with mint and balsamic vinegar, 444

Nino Bergese’s risotto, 203–204

Nonna’s jam tart, 413–414

Nuts:

frozen chocolate pistachio cream with hot chocolate Marsala sauce, 438–439

frozen hazelnut zabaione with chocolate Marsala sauce, 436–437

rice of the princes, 211–212, 213

spring salad with hazelnuts, 21

see also Almond; Chestnut

 

Old Hen Sunday, 276

Olio d’olive, 485–486

Olive oil, 485–486

Olives, black:

lamb with, 305–306

spaghetti with shrimps and, 132–133

Onion(s):

antipasto Castelvetro, 16

and basil mashed potatoes, 345–346

caramelized, tagliatelle with fresh herbs and, 101–103

filling for spianata, 370

grilled zucchini, peppers and, 338–339

marinated baby, 16–17

melting, spaghetti with anchovies and, 130–131

Nino Bergese’s risotto, 203–204

roasted beets and, 351

sweet-and-sour, 333–334

Oranges, caramelized, tagliatelle with almonds and, 188–189

Orecchiette, 128

 

Pampepato, 458–459

Pancake, sweet vermicelli, 190–191

Pancetta, 486–487

garlic crostini with, 28

platter of cured meats in the style of Emilia-Romagna, 14–15

in ragù, 38

Pan di Spagna, 433–434, 435

Pane montanaro, 388–390

Panna, 475–476

Paola Bini’s potato salad, 19–20

Paola Bini’s sweet ravioli, 424–423

Paola Cavazzini’s eggplant torte, 241–242

Pappardelle:

with game ragù, 123

with lentils and Parmigiano-Reggiano, 120–121

with tomato and peas, 118

of the Vigil, 65

Pappardelle alle lenticchie, 120–121

Pappardelle con ragù degli Appennini, 123

Parma, 219

Parma ham, see Prosciutto di Parma

Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 488–493

asparagus in the style of Parma, 341

baked pie of polenta and country ragù, a, 311–312

cappelletti Imola style, 139

Christmas cappelletti, 138

classic white risotto, 201–202

egg pasta with nutmeg and, Villa Gaidello, 81

fresh pears with balsamic vinegar and, 30

herb and garlic grilled eggplant with, 329

how it is made, 491–492

“little hats” Faenza style, 137

“little” spring soup from the 17th century with, 233

Modena’s spiced soup of spinach and, 234–235

origins of, 489–491

Paola Cavazzini’s eggplant torte, 241–242

pappardelle with lentils and, 120–121

priest’s soup, 227–228

Reggio’s tart of garden greens, 248–249

rice of the princes, 211–212, 213

selecting, storing and using of, 488–489

tortellini in broth Villa Gaidello, 134–137

tortellini with butter and, 136

Parsley:

pasta with tomato and peas Villa Gaidello, 118–119

-stuffed shrimps, 257–258

Pasta, 71–183

anolini of Parma, 149–152

baked maccheroni with winter tomato sauce, 173–174

buying of, 92

cappellacci with sweet squash, 145–147

cappelletti Imola style, 139

chestnut tortelli, 155–157

Christmas cappelletti, 138

cooking of, 91

cornmeal, with braised beans, 223–225

domed maccheroni pie of Ferrara, 180–183

garganelli with roasted peppers, peas, and cream, 116–117

garlic-sautéed cabbage with, 331, 332

gramigna with wine-braised sausage, 114–115

His Eminence’s baked penne, 170

lasagne Dukes of Ferrara, 168–169

lasagne of Emilia-Romagna, 165–167

lasagne of wild and fresh mushrooms, 171–173

linguine with braised garlic and balsamic vinegar, 110–111

“little hats” Faenza style, 137

maccheroni with baked grilled vegetables, 126–127

pan-fried, history of, 191

pappardelle with game ragù, 123

pappardelle with lentils and Parmigiano-Reggiano, 120–121

parsley, with tomato and peas Villa Gaidello, 118–119

penne with ragù of giblets, 129

Piacenza’s tortelli with tails, 162–164

“priest stranglers” with fresh clams and squid, 124–126

serving of, 91–92

spaghetti with anchovies and melting onions, 130–131

spaghetti with shrimps and black olives, 132–133

tagliarini with fresh figs Franco Rossi, 107–109

tagliarini with lemon anchovy sauce, 112–113

tagliatelle with balsamic radicchio, 98–100

tagliatelle with caramelized onions and fresh herbs, 101–103

tagliatelle with fresh porcini mushrooms, 96–97

tagliatelle with fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar, 105–106

tagliatelle with Light veal ragù, 100

tagliatelle with prosciutto di Parma, 94–95

tagliatelle with radicchio and two beans, 103–105

tagliatelle with ragù Bolognese, 93

thumb, and tomato braised beans Piacenza style, 229–231

tortelli of cabbage and potato, 160–161

tortelli of ricotta and fresh greens, 153–154

tortellini Bologna style, 140

tortellini in broth Villa Gaidello, 134–137

tortelloni of artichokes and mascarpone, 141–144

unusual tortellini pie, an, 175–179

see also Pasta, homemade; Pasta, sweet

Pasta:

matta, 249

all’uovo, 80

verde, 81

Villa Gaidello, 81

al vino, 82

Pasta, homemade:

cooking of, 91

egg, 80

egg, with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and nutmeg Villa Gaidello, 81

“eggs” of, 85

making the dough, 82–86

making the shapes, 86–90

serving of, 91–92

spinach egg, 81

storing of, 90

in the style of Emilia-Romagna, 80–90

wine, 82

working by hand, 83–84

working with machines, 85–86

Pasta, sweet, 73, 185–197

rosewater maccheroni Romanesca, 192–193

tagliarini tart of Ferrara, 194–196, 197

tagliatelle with caramelized oranges and almonds, 188–189

vermicelli pancake, 190–191

Pasta sauces, meat, see Ragù

Pasticcio di maccheroni, 180–183

Pasticcio di tortellini con crema di cannella, 175–179

Pastry(ies), 394, 420

domed maccheroni pie of Ferrara, 180–183

honeyed Christmas cake, 462–464

Marie Louise’s crescents, 426–428

Paola Bini’s sweet ravioli, 424–425

unusual tortellini pie, an, 175–179

Valentino’s pizza, 29–30

see also Tarts

Palate al forno, 344–345

Palate mesce, 345–346

Pavarotti, Luciano, 122

Peaches:

iced, with mint and balsamic vinegar, 444

Nonna’s jam tart, 413–414

Pears:

baked, with fresh grape syrup, 442–443

fresh, with Parmigiano-Reggiano and balsamic vinegar, 30

hot caramelized, with prosciutto, 31

iced, with mint and balsamic vinegar, 444

Peas:

baked maccheroni with winter tomato sauce, 173–174

braised eel with, 261–262

garganelli with roasted peppers, cream and, 116–117

parsley pasta with tomato and, Villa Gaidello, 118–119

risotto of baby artichokes and, 209–211

sweet, Parma, 322

tagliatelle with prosciutto di Parma, tomatoes and, 95

Pecorino (sheep) cheese:

cornmeal pasta with braised beans, 223–225

herb and garlic grilled eggplant with, 329

young, fresh fava beans with, 323–324

Penne, 174

His Eminence’s baked, 170

with ragù of giblets, 129

Penne con ragù di rigaglie di pollo, 129

Penne rigate:

domed maccheroni pie of Ferrara, 180–183

with wine-braised sausage, 115

Peppers:

balsamic vegetables, 18

country style, Piacenza, 244–245

Grandmother’s gratin, 342–343

grilled zucchini, onions and, 338–339

roasted, garganelli with peas, cream and, 116–117

Pere al forno con sapa, 442–443

Pesce:

ai ferri, 254–255

gatto in umido, 266–267

serra al forno con salvia, 263–264

Pesto, balsamic, green beans with, 325–326

Piacenza peppers country style, 244–245

Piacenza’s great fritter, 382–383

Piacenza’s porcini tomato sauce, 64–65

Piacenza’s risotto with ragù, 207–208

Piacenza’s tortelli with tails, 162–164

Piadina, 374, 384–386

Piadina fritta, 374

Piadone, 369

Pies, 179

domed maccheroni, of Ferrara, 180–183

of polenta and country ragù, baked, 311–312

unusual tortellini, 175–179

Pigeon, braised, dome of rice stuffed with, 216–218

Pinto beans:

braised, cornmeal pasta with, 223–225

mountain soup with garlic croutons, 235–237

tagliatelle with radicchio and two beans, 103–105

tomato braised, and thumb pasta Piacenza style, 229–231

Pinzino, 374

Pisaréi e fasô, 229–231

Piselli con prosciutto di Parma, 322

Pistachio chocolate cream, frozen, with hot chocolate Marsala sauce, 438–439

Pizza, Valentino’s, 29–30

Pizza di Valentino, 29–30

Platter of cured meats in the style of Emilia-Romagna, 14–15

Polenta, 352–353

baked, 353

baked pie of country ragù and, 311–312

braised pork ribs with, 309–310

casserole, layered, 354

creamy, 354

fried, 354

with game ragù, 51

grilled, 354

grilled, with game ragù, 51

history of, 353

ragù with, 43

sweet, 355

Polenta pasticciata, 311–312

Polo:

alla cacciatora Riccardo Rimondi, 275–276

di carnevale, 277–278

a due tempi Il Vecchio Molinetto, 270–271

al forno con aceto balsamico, 279–280

in tegame di Maria Bertuzzi, 273–274

Polpette d’Artusi alla Villa Gaidello, 300–302

Pomodori e concentrato di pomodoro, 505–506

“Poor little ones,” 269

Porcini al forno Franco Casalboni, 239–240

Porcini mushroom(s), 494–495

domed maccheroni pie of Ferrara, 180–183

fresh, tagliatelle with, 96–97

lasagne of wild and fresh mushrooms, 171–173

oven-glazed, 239–240

soup of, 226–227

tomato sauce, baked maccheroni with, 174

tomato sauce, Piacenza’s, 64–65

tomato sauce, tortelli of cabbage and potato with, 161

tomato soup, 67

veal chops, 290–291

Po River catfish, 266–267

Pork:

cappelletti Imola style, 139

Christmas cappelletti, 138

coppa, 474

cotechino, 475

country-style ragù, 48–49

culatello, 476–479

grilled, with balsamic glaze, 304

January, 312–313

loin, basil and balsamic, 296

loin, Romagna grilled, 299

mortadella, 484–485

in ragù, 38

ribs, braised, with polenta, 309–310

salama da sugo, la, 501

salami, 501–503

salume, 503–504

spalla di San Secondo, 504

tortellini Bologna style, 140

see also Pancetta

Potato(es):

basil and onion mashed, 345–346

Grandmother’s gratin, 342–343

lamb, and garlic roast, 307–308

oven-roasted, 344–345

salad, Paola Bini’s, 19–20

tortelli of cabbage and, 160–161

zampone of the aristocrats, 315–317

Poultry, 270–284

balsamic roast capon, 280

chicken and duck liver mousse with white truffles, 24–25

Christmas capon, 281–282

dome of rice stuffed with braised pigeon, 216–218

meat stock, 66–67

pan-roasted quail, 283–284

see also Chicken; Turkey

Poveracce, 269

Poveracce con aceto balsamico, 268–269

Priest’s soup, 227–228

“Priest stranglers” (strozzapreti), 77, 89–90

with fresh clams and squid, 124–126

with wine-braised sausage, 115

Prosciutto, 495–496

hot caramelized pears with, 31

platter of cured meats in the style of Emilia-Romagna, 14–15

in ragù, 38

Prosciutto di Parma (Parma ham), 497–500

in Emilia-Romagna, 498–499

how it is made, 499–500

platter of cured meats in the style of Emilia-Romagna, 14–15

salad of tart greens with warm balsamic dressing and, 26–27

selecting, storing and using of, 497–498

sweet peas Parma, 322

tagliatelle with, 94–95

tortellini Bologna style, 140

tortellini in broth Villa Gaidello, 134–137

Prunes:

Nonna’s jam tart, 413–414

zabaione jam tart, 415–416

Pudding, Modena rice, 398–399

Puntine di maiale con polenta, 309–310

 

Quadretti (“little squares”), 88

Quaglie in tegame, 283–284

Quail, pan-roasted, 283–284

 

Rabbit:

dukes of Modena, 286–288

game ragù, 50–51

roasted with sweet fennel, 289–290

wine-basted, Giovanna’s, 284–285

Radicchio:

balsamic, tagliatelle with, 98–100

grilled winter endives, 337–339

oven-roasted, 336–337

salad of mixed greens and fennel, 349

salad of tart greens with prosciutto and warm balsamic dressing, 26–27

tagliatelle with two beans and, 103–105

Radicchio al forno, 336–337

Ragù, 33–57

baroque, 42–43

Bolognese, lighter contemporary, 46–47

Bolognese, tagliatelle with, 93

building of, 37

Cardinal’s, the, 40–41

classic Bolognese, 44–45

country, a baked pie of polenta and, 311–312

country-style, 48–49

game, 50–51

game, pappardelle with, 123

of giblets, 54–55

of giblets, penne with, 129

ingredients of, 37–39

light veal, tagliatelle with, 100

light veal, with tomato, 52–53

meat, with Marsala, 56–57

risotto with, Piacenza’s, 207–208

Ragù:

degli appennini, 50–51

bolognese, 34–35, 44–45

di carne e Marsala, 56–57

alla contadina, 48–49

per li maccheroni appasticciati, 40–41

de’ nobili, 42–43

di rigaglie di pollo, 54–55

Vecchio Molinetto, 52–53

Ravioli, sweet, Paola Bini’s, 424–425

Ravioli dolci di Paola Bini, 424–425

Reggio’s tart of garden greens, 247–249

Riccardo Rimondi’s chicken cacciatora, 275–276

Riccardo Rimondi’s Spanish sponge cake, 433–434, 435

Rice, 202

dome of, stuffed with braised pigeon, 216–218

of the princes, 211–212, 213

pudding, Modena, 398–399

see also Risotto

Ricotta, 454–455

Ricotta cheese:

chestnut cheesecake, 452–453

and fresh artichoke topping for spianata, 371–372

homemade, 454–455

“little hats” Faenza style, 137

Piacenza’s tortelli with tails, 162–164

and spinach filling for spianata, 370–371

tortelli of fresh greens and, 153–154

Riso mantecato al mascarpone, uvetta, pinoli, e cannella, 211–212

Risotto, 201–218

of baby artichokes and peas, 209–211

classic white, 201–202

Nino Bergese’s, 203–204

with ragù, Piacenza’s, 207–208

with ragù of giblets, 55

of red wine and rosemary, 205–206

of the Vigil, Imola’s, 214–215

Risotto:

al barbera, 205–206

in bianco, 201–202

carciofi e piselli, 209–211

mantecato, 203–204

alla Piacenza, 207–208

della Vigilia di Natale, 214–215

Rockfish:

seafood stew Romagna, 259–260

soup of seafood and chick-peas, 264–265

Romagna, 299

Romagna griddle bread, 384–386

Romagna grilled veal chops, 297–299

Romagna mountain bread, see Spianata

Romaine lettuce:

salad of mixed greens and fennel, 349

salad of tart greens with prosciutto and warm balsamic dressing, 26–27

spiced, with almonds, 331

Rosemary:

lemon roast veal with, 294–295

risotto of red wine and, 205–206

Rosewater maccheroni Romanesca, 192–193

Rossini, Gioacchino, 122

Rustisana piacentina, 244–245

 

Sage-and-garlic-scented bluefish, 263–264

Salad:

antipasto, history of, 27

of mixed greens and fennel, 349

potato, Paola Bini’s, 19–20

spring, with hazelnuts, 21

of spring greens, 350

of tart greens with prosciutto and warm balsamic dressing, 26–27

Salama da sugo, la, 501

Salami, 501–503

in Emilia-Romagna, 502–503

platter of cured meats in the style of Emilia-Romagna, 14–15

Salsa di pomodoro invernale, 62–63

Salsa di porcini con pomodori, 64–65

Salume, 503–504

Sapa, 158–159

Sauces, 59–65

meat essences, 61–62

pan, 67

porcini tomato, Piacenza’s, 64–65

winter tomato, 62–63

see also Ragù

Sausage:

beef-wrapped, 314–315

cotechino, 475

country-style ragù, 48–49

mortadella, 484–485

in ragù, 38

salami, 501–503

wine-braised, gramigna with, 114–115

zampone, 506–508

zampone of the aristocrats, 315–317

see also Mortadella

Scaloppine di vitello a basilico e aceto balsamico, 296–297

Seafood, 254–269

braised eel with peas, 261–262

“priest stranglers” with fresh clams and squid, 124–125

stew Romagna, 259–260

see also Fish; Shellfish

Sea trout, see Trout, sea

Second courses (main dishes), 251–317

Artusi’s delight, 300–302

a baked pie of polenta and country ragù, 311–312

balsamic roast chicken, 279–280

basil and balsamic veal scallops, 296–297

beef-wrapped sausage, 314–315

borlengo, 377–379

braised eel with peas, 261–262

braised pork ribs with polenta, 309–310

Christmas capon, 281–282

Erminia’s pan-crisped chicken, 270–271

Ferrara’s soup of the monastery, 220–221

fresh tuna Adriatic style, 256–257

Giovanna’s wine-basted rabbit, 284–286

Grandmother’s gratin, 342–343

grilled beef with balsamic glaze, 303–304

grilled winter endives, 337–339

herb and garlic grilled eggplant with cheese, 329

herbed seafood grill, 254–255

January pork, 312–313

lamb with black olives, 305–306

lemon roast veal with rosemary, 294–295

Mardi Gras chicken, 277–278

Maria Bertuzzi’s lemon chicken, 273–274

Modena’s spiced soup of spinach and cheese, 234–235

oven-glazed porcini, 239–240

pan-fried veal chops with tomato Marsala sauce, 292–294

pan-roasted quail, 283–284

Paola Cavazzini’s eggplant torte, 241–242

parsley-stuffed shrimps, 257–258

Piacenza peppers country style, 244–245

porcini veal chops, 290–291

Po River catfish, 266–267

rabbit dukes of Modena, 286–288

rabbit roasted with sweet fennel, 289–290

ragù with polenta, 43

Reggio’s tart of garden greens, 247–249

Riccardo Rimondi’s chicken cacciatora, 275–276

Romagna griddle bread, 384–386

Romagna grilled veal chops, 297–299

sage-and-garlic-scented bluefish, 263–264

seafood stew Romagna, 259–260

soup of porcini mushrooms, 226–227

soup of seafood and chick-peas, 264–265

spianata with fresh artichoke and cheese topping, 371–372

summer clams with balsamic vinegar, 268–269

tagliatelle with garlic-sautéed cabbage, 332

tart of fresh artichokes, 245–247

thumb pasta and tomato braised beans Piacenza style, 229–231

zampone of the aristocrats, 315–317

see also Pasta; Risotto

Sedani with wine-braised sausage, 115

Semi-freddo, espresso and mascarpone, 428–429

Semi-freddo di espresso e mascarpone, 428–429

Sheep cheese, see Pecorino cheese

Shellfish:

parsley-stuffed shrimps, 257–258

seafood stew Romagna, 259–260

soup of seafood and chick-peas, 264–265

spaghetti with shrimps and black olives, 132–133

summer clams with balsamic vinegar, 268–269

Shrimp(s):

parsley-stuffed, 257–258

seafood stew Romagna, 259–260

soup of seafood and chick-peas, 264–265

spaghetti with black olives and, 132–133

Side dishes:

sweet vermicelli pancake, 190–191

tagliatelle with caramelized oranges and almonds, 188–189

see also Vegetable side dishes

Soups, 220–223, 226–228, 232–238

almond spice broth, 237–238

fresh garlic, Brisighella, 222–223

“little” spring, from the 17th century, 232–233

of the monastery, Ferrara’s, 220–221

mountain, with garlic croutons, 235–237

of porcini mushrooms, 226–227

porcini tomato, 67

priest’s, 227–228

of seafood and chick-peas, 264–265

spiced, of spinach and cheese, Modena’s, 234–235

Spaghetti, 78

with anchovies and melting onions, 130–131

with shrimps and black olives, 132–133

Spaghetti con alici e crema di cipolle, 130–131

Spaghetti con gamberoni e olive nere, 132–133

Spalla di San Secondo, 504

Spelt, 420

Spianata (Romagna mountain bread), 367–372

fillings and toppings for, 370–372

for the Madonna of August, 372

Spiced Christmas cake of Bologna, 460–461

Spiced spinach with almonds, 330–331

Spinach:

and cheese filling for spianata, 370–371

egg pasta, 81

Marie Louise’s crescents, 426–428

Modena’s spiced soup of cheese and, 234–235

Piacenza’s tortelli with tails, 162–164

Reggio’s tart of garden greens, 247–249

spiced, with almonds, 330–331

Spinaci in padella del settecento, 330–331

Spongata di Berceto, 462–464

Spuma di fegato con tartufi, 24–25

Spuma di mortadella, 22–23

Squab, braised, dome of rice stuffed with, 216–218

Squaquerone cheese, fresh, 386–387

“little hats” Faenza style, 137

Squash, 147

Paola Bini’s sweet ravioli, 424–425

sweet, cappellacci with, 145–147

sweet, for Yom Kippur, 339–340

Squid:

“priest stranglers” with fresh clams and, 124–126

seafood stew Romagna, 259–260

Stews:

rabbit dukes of Modena, 286–288

seafood, Romagna, 259–260

Stocks, 59–60

poultry/meat, 66–67

quick, 68

store-bought, 69

Strawberries:

iced, with mint and balsamic vinegar, 444

in red wine, 445

Strepponi, Giuseppina, 122

“Stretching the pot,” 53

Stricchettoni, 78, 89

Stricchettoni Villa Gaidello, 118–119

Stringhetti, 78, 89

Strozzapreti, see “Priest stranglers”

Strozzapreti con poveracce e le seppie, 124–126

Strutto, 483

Sugo di carne, il, 61–62

Sweet-and-sour onions, 333–334

Swiss chard:

Piacenza’s tortelli with tails, 162–164

Reggio’s tart of garden greens, 247–249

spiced, with almonds, 331

tortelli of ricotta and fresh greens, 153–154

 

Tagliarini, 78, 90

egg pasta for, 80

with fresh figs Franco Rossi, 107–109

with lemon anchovy sauce, 112–113

tart of Ferrara, sweet, 194–196, 197

Tagliarini ai fichi Ristorante Franco Rossi, 107–109

Tagliarini con bagnabrusca, 112–113

Tagliatelle, 78–79, 90, 97

with artichokes and mascarpone sauce, 144

with balsamic radicchio, 98–100

with caramelized onions and fresh herbs, 101–103

with caramelized oranges and almonds, 188–189

egg pasta for, 80

with fresh porcini mushrooms, 96–97

with fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar, 105–106

garlic-sautéed cabbage with, 332

with light veal ragù, 100

with prosciutto di Parma, 94–95

with radicchio and two beans, 103–105

with ragù Bolognese, 93

Tagliatelle:

con arance e mandorle, 188–189

con cipolle e erbucce, 101–103

e fagioli con radicchio, 103–105

con funghi porcini, 96–97

con pomodori e aceto balsamico, 105–106

al prosciutto di Parma, 94–95

con radicchio e aceto balsamico, 98–100

con ragù bolognese, 93

con ragù Vecchio Molinetto, 100

Taglioline, 78

Tardura, la, 136

Tarts:

apple cream, Ugo Falavigna’s, 411–412

caramelized almond, 409–410

Cardinal d’Este’s, 417–419

of fresh artichokes, 245–247

of garden greens, Reggio’s, 247–249

jam, Nonna’s, 413–414

sweet tagliarini, of Ferrara, 194–196, 197

zabaione jam, 415–416

Tebaldi, Renata, 122

Thumb pasta and tomato braised beans Piacenza style, 229–231

Tigelle, 375–377, 380–381

Tomato(es), 505–506

braised beans and thumb pasta Piacenza style, 229–231

Ferrara’s soup of the monastery, 220–221

fresh, tagliatelle with balsamic vinegar and, 105–106

Grandmother’s gratin, 342–343

light veal ragù with, 52–53

light veal ragù with, tagliatelle with, 100

Marsala sauce, pan-fried veal chops with, 292–294

parsley pasta with peas and, Villa Gaidello, 118–119

porcini sauce, baked maccheroni with, 174

porcini sauce, Piacenza’s, 64–65

porcini soup, 67

sauce, winter, 62–63

sauce, winter, baked maccheroni with, 173–174

stuffed Romagna griddle bread, 386

tagliatelle with prosciutto di Parma, peas and, 95

tortelli of cabbage and potato with, 161

Tomato paste, 505–506

Tonno in tegame, 256–257

Torta:

Barozzi, 395–397

di carciofi, 245–247

Duchessa, 404–407

di Farro Messisbugo, 417–419

fritta, 374

La Greppia, 415–416

di mele Ugo Falavigna, 411–412

della Nonna, 413–414

di riso, 398–399

salata, 369

di tagliarini ferrarese, 194–196

di vermicelli Carlo Nascia, 190–191

Torta Barozzi, 395–397

Torte:

Duchess of Parma, 404–407

eggplant, Paola Cavazzini’s, 241–242

Tortelli:

of cabbage and potato, 160–161

chestnut, 155–157

egg pasta for, 80

of ricotta and fresh greens, 153–154

with tails, Piacenza’s, 162–164

Tortelli:

con la coda alla piacentina, 162–164

d’erbette, 153–154

di mostarda e castagne, 155–157

di verza e patate, 160–161

Tortelli di zucca, 147

Tortellini, 73–75, 76

Bologna style, 140

in broth Villa Gaidello, 134–137

egg pasta for, 80

pie, unusual, 175–179

Tortellini alla bolognese, 140

Tortellini in brodo Villa Gaidello, 134–137

Tortelloni, 76

of artichokes and mascarpone, 141–144

Tortelloni di carciofi e mascarpone, 141–144

Torte Maria Luigia, 426–428

Tortino di melanzane La Greppia, 241–242

Toscanini, Arturo, 122

Trattorie, 272

Trout, sea:

seafood stew Romagna, 259–260

soup of seafood and chick-peas, 264–265

Truffles, white, chicken and duck liver mousse with, 24–25

Tuna, fresh, Adriatic style, 256–257

Turkey, 67

Christmas, 282

Christmas cappelletti, 138

poultry/meat stock, 66–67

tortellini Bologna style, 140

Turkey giblets:

baroque ragù, 42–43

meat ragù with Marsala, 56–57

in ragù, 38

ragù of, 54–55

Turnip greens, spiced, with almonds, 331

 

Ugo Falavigna’s apple cream tart, 411–412

 

Valentino’s pizza, 29–30

Veal:

chops, pan-fried, with tomato Marsala sauce, 292–294

chops, porcini, 290–291

chops, Romagna grilled, 297–299

country-style ragù, 48–49

lemon roast, with rosemary, 294–295

meat essences, 61–62

meat ragù with Marsala, 56–57

in ragù, 38

ragù, light, tagliatelle with, 100

ragù with tomato, light, 52–53

scallops, basil and balsamic, 296–297

Vecchia, La, 342–343

Vecchio Molinetto, Il, 272

Vegetable first courses, 239–249

oven-glazed porcini, 239–240

Paola Cavazzini’s eggplant torte, 241–242

Piacenza peppers country style, 244–245

Reggio’s tart of garden greens, 247–249

tart of fresh artichokes, 245–247

Vegetables:

baked grilled, maccheroni with, 126–127

balsamic, 18

Vegetable side dishes, 319–355

asparagus in the style of Parma, 341

basil and onion mashed potatoes, 345–346

fresh fava beans with young sheep cheese, 323–324

garlic-sautéed cabbage, 331–332

Grandmother’s gratin, 342–343

green beans Bolognese, 327

green beans with balsamic pesto, 325–326

grilled winter endives, 337–339

herb and garlic grilled eggplant, 328–329

lentils Modena style, 347–348

oven-roasted potatoes, 344–345

oven-roasted radicchio, 336–337

polenta five ways, 352–354

roasted beets and onions, 351

salad of mixed greens and fennel, 349

salad of spring greens, 350

spiced spinach with almonds, 330–331

sweet-and-sour onions, 333–334

sweet fennel Jewish style, 335–336

sweet peas Parma, 322

sweet squash for Yom Kippur, 339–340

Verdi, Giuseppe, 122, 462, 465

Verdure sott’aceto, 18

Vermicelli pancake, sweet, 190–191

Villa Gaidello, 20

Artusi’s delight, 300–302

egg pasta with

Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and nutmeg, 81

parsley pasta with tomato and peas, 118–119

tortellini in broth, 134–137

Vitello al forno, 294–295

 

Watermelon, 446

Wine, 508

Wine, red:

fresh grape syrup, 158–159

risotto of rosemary and, 205–206

strawberries in, 445

see also Marsala

Wine, white:

-basted rabbit, Giovanna’s, 284–285

-braised sausage, gramigna with, 114–115

pasta, 82

Wood-burning oven, approximating, 391

 

Yams:

cappellacci with sweet squash, 145–147

sweet squash for Yom Kippur, 339–340

 

Zabaione:

Duchess of Parma torte, 404–407

frozen hazelnut, with chocolate Marsala sauce, 436–437

jam tart, 415–416

zampone of the aristocrats, 315–317

Zampone, 506–508

of the aristocrats, 315–317

buying, storing and using of, 506–507

in Emilia-Romagna, 507–508

Zampone nobile, 315–317

Ziti with wine-braised sausage, 115

Zucca disfatta, 339–340

Zucchini:

grilled peppers, onions and, 338–339

herb and garlic grilled, 329

Zuppa:

di aglio fresco, 222–223

di cavolo nero, 235–237

di ceci e pesce, 264–265

dei frati cappuccini, 220–221

di funghi porcini, 226–227

inglese di Vincenzo Agnoletti, 430–432

Zuppa Inglese, frozen, 430–432