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Risotto alle ortiche: The weed that’s a hero in Italian country cooking
Weeds for dinner? Stinging nettles are usually unwelcome in Australian gardens, but they’re a commonly used ingredient by home cooks in Italy and elsewhere. In a star-studded episode, Nigella Lawson shares her love for her culinary hero Anna Del Conte, whose autobiography was named after our hero dish.
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You know pizza, pasta and tiramisu, but have you tried the Ugly Ducklings of Italian Cuisine? They’re dishes you won’t see on Instagram, but that are loved by many, even when they're illegal. Listen to all episodes in English or Italian for a fresh portrait of Italian food. - Avrete provato pasta, pizza e tiramisù, ma gli “scarrafoni” delle tavole italiane? Sono piatti che non troverete su Instagram, ma che sono adorati da molti, anche quando sono illegali. Ascolta tutti gli episodi in italiano e in inglese per uno sguardo inedito sulla cucina italiana.