This month: discover Lombardia
Lombardia in tavola
Located in northern Italy, Lombardy stretches up towards Lake Como and down to Milan. The region is home to many rich, regal dishes like golden risotto alla Milanese.
Bresaola dalla Valtellina IGP
Bresaola della Valtellina is salted and slightly aged beef that is can be eaten raw.
Gorgonzola DOP
Gorgonzola is made exclusively with milk from cows raised in Piedmont and Lombardy.
Torrone di Cremona IGP
Torrone is made with toasted almonds, honey and other ingredients.
Traditional Recipes of Lombardia
Milanese-style risotto
This is the dish that symbolizes the whole Padana Plain; the local cereal simply flavored with saffron.
Milanese-style vegetable soup
This is the best-known soup in Italy. A first course which is rich and nutritious containing all kinds of vegetable. It is called “Milanese-style” because of the addition of the rice, a grain very widespread in the Lombardy region.
Veal roast with milk
From Lombardy comes a simple, tasty meat main dish. It’s a easy recipe to prepare but one that’s sure to get raves, and authentic connoisseurs will love it.
Milanese veal chop
Rich and full of flavor, we offer the original recipes for the most famous veal chop of Italy.
Sbrisolona (traditional crunchy tart)
Great served with a cup of coffee or a glass of sweet dessert wine, sbrisolona will win your favor with its crumbly texture and simple, yet irresistible flavor.
Mascarpone cream
A decadent dessert that will tickle your senses, mascarpone cream can be eaten alone or paired with fruit, chocolate or other desserts.
