valtellina – Ale Gambini

June 29, 2014April 9, 2015Secondi Piatti and Contorni

Taròz (Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cheese)

The Taròz is a traditional dish from Valtellina (Lombardy region), prepared with local vegetables as green beans and potatoes, boiled and fried with onion, garlic and butter and blended with two types of cheese : Val Lesina (or Casera) and Grana Padano. The word Taroz in dialect means blend (tarare = to blend). Taròz are […]

June 11, 2014October 18, 2016Primi Piatti

Gnocchetti Della Valchiavenna (Milk And Bread Dumplings From Valchiavenna)

The Valchiavenna is an alpine region located on north of Lake Como in the province of Sondrio (Lombardia Region). The Valchiavenna is the home of CROTTI, small natural rocky cellars where cheese and salami of the valley are preserved. The secret of this recipe are the Valtellina Casera Cheese, Delebio fresh butter and a spaetzle […]

May 29, 2014May 29, 2014Primi Piatti

Sciatt (Buckwheat And Cheese Fritters)

In spite of their name (which means toad) and their appearance, Sciatt are crunchy buckwheat fritters with a heart of melted cheese. This is a traditional dish from Valtellina, a valley in the Lombardia region bordering Switzerland. This northern part of Italy is known for its ski resorts, hot springs and traditional products as […]

April 18, 2013April 9, 2015Antipasti

Bresaola della Valtellina

Bresaola is one of my favorite italian cured meats and now is available also in the US at Whole Foods, Bristol Farms or pre-packaged at Trader Joe’s. Bresaola is air-dried, salted beef that has been aged two or three months until it becomes hard and turns a dark red, almost purple colour. It is made […]