Italian Recipes for Winter Games Watching

Northern Italians love their polenta and these crispy squares make an ideal vessel for a rich, creamy topping like a thick tonnato sauce.

This is one of the simplest appetizers you’ll ever prepare. But don’t be fooled: these bites are as delicious as any appetizer you may have slaved over for hours.

These rice fritters are ubiquitous on trattoria menus all over Rome—they taste great and are also fun to eat.

A handful of fresh herbs, gratings of Parmigiano- Reggiano and strewn crispy crumbs belie the simple pasta underpinnings of this stylish meal.

This decadent recipe is inspired by a dish made bt Trattoria Monti, a famous family-run trattoria in Rome.

This pasta bake borrows the quiet, buttery flavours and old-fashioned comfort food vibes of Bolognese lasagna, a very different thing than its tomato-y Southern Italian cousin.

Here, our version of this classic dish is served with thicker chops alongside the traditional wintry relish.

Cooking pork in milk is a traditional Italian way of braising that renders the meat sweet and juicy. The milk is then boiled down to a rich, creamy sauce that cries out for a side of soft polenta or creamy mashed potatoes.

Begin prepping the short ribs for this robust risotto a couple of days ahead. The wait is well worth it.

Budino means pudding in Italian. This pudding is more intense and sophisticated than regular chocolate pudding. It is rich, dense and delicious.

These scrumptious anginetti are usually made with lemon juice, we used limoncello instead.

Try this lusciously soft confection with Luxardo or amarena cherries—both are superb Italian preserves.