Desserts Aunt Paola’s Mandarinetto Less popular than limoncello it is a liqueur to finish a meal, a classic at Aunt Paola’s house in Porto San Giorgio. It’s very aromatic... 23 February 2026 250 by Ilaria Barisi
Appetizers Main dishes Spontini-Style Pizza Since living in Como, I’ve begun to appreciate deep-dish pizza. In Brianza and the Como area, many pizzerias make a soft, airy pizza topped with... 6 October 2025 1.9K by Ilaria Barisi
First Courses Soups Pancotto: cooked bread This recipe has medieval origins, being the typical dish of the recovery cuisine of the peasant culture. The various regions use different names (Lombard “panada”,... 1 November 2021 1.6K by Ilaria Barisi
