Week 28

Week 28 Menu: A Culinary Tour of Northern Italy

Staff

Jul 9, 2023 — 1 min read

Welcome back, fellow foodies and wine lovers! For this week, we'll be heading north, exploring the rich and hearty flavors of Northern Italy. We'll savor the creamy risottos and polenta of Lombardy, the seafood wonders of Veneto, and the decadent truffle-laden dishes of Piedmont.

Monday: Risotto alla Milanese

An emblematic dish of Milan, this creamy, saffron-infused risotto is a perfect start to our Northern Italian culinary journey.

Tuesday: Polenta e Osei

A traditional dish from Bergamo, this consists of soft polenta served with small roasted birds. A true Lombardian classic!

Wednesday: Fegato alla Veneziana

This Venetian specialty comprises thinly sliced liver cooked with onions and served with creamy polenta. Truly a dish to remember.

Thursday: Trenette al Pesto

Hailing from Liguria, this pasta dish features a sauce made from fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil.

Friday: Vitello Tonnato

To end the week, we’ll have a classic dish from Piedmont: thinly sliced, tender veal covered with a creamy, tangy tuna-caper sauce.

Wine Recommendations

To pair with our week of Northern Italian flavors, we have a few suggestions.

Franciacorta Brut, Lombardy: A sparkling wine from Lombardy that would be a delightful companion to the creamy risotto.
Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto: An opulent, full-bodied wine, perfect for the rich flavors of Fegato alla Veneziana.
Barolo, Piedmont: Known as the 'king of wines', this full-bodied red is a fitting match for the rich Vitello Tonnato.

So, get ready for a week of hearty flavors and exquisite wine pairings! Buon appetito!

Stay tuned for the detailed recipes for each day, coming soon.

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