Liguria

Lasagna al Pesto | Traditional Italian Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe
Lasagna al Pesto | Traditional Italian Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe
This incredible lasagna variation from Liguria is completely vegetarian! The secret is their most famous ingredient: pesto alla Genovese. Read more...
Ceci in Zimino Recipe | Traditional Ligurian Chickpea Soup Recipe
Ceci in Zimino Recipe | Traditional Ligurian Chickpea Soup Recipe
If you like thick, hearty soups then this Ligurian recipe is for you! Chickpeas provide a filling base for a savory mushroom-flavored soup. Read more...
Focaccia Dolce alle Mele | Sweet Apple Dessert Focaccia Recipe
Focaccia Dolce alle Mele | Sweet Apple Dessert Focaccia Recipe
Somewhere between a focaccia and a cake, this apple dessert is a delicious treat that can be made in almost no time. Read more...
Farinata | Italian Chickpea Flatbread Recipe
Farinata | Italian Chickpea Flatbread Recipe
One of our favorite treats from our recent travels through Italy is a humble but delicious dish that’s easy to master, simple to make, and totally vegan. Read more...
Tocco de Funzi | Vegetarian Mushroom Ragù Pasta Sauce Recipe
Tocco de Funzi | Vegetarian Mushroom Ragù Pasta Sauce Recipe
This Ligurian mushroom pasta sauce is as rich and flavorful as any meat ragù, but completely vegetarian and vegan! Read more...
Aggiadda | White Garlic Pesto Sauce Recipe
Aggiadda | White Garlic Pesto Sauce Recipe
With no basil at all, this sauce is completely white and has a strong, tangy flavor from the addition of vinegar. Read more...
Pesto alla Genovese | Classic Homemade Italian Basil Pesto Recipe
Pesto alla Genovese | Classic Homemade Italian Basil Pesto Recipe
Pesto alla Genovese is a versatile sauce that originated in Genoa, Italy, and has become a beloved staple in Italian cuisine. Read more...
Picagge Matte | Chestnut Pasta Recipe
Picagge Matte | Chestnut Pasta Recipe
This unique, fresh pasta is made with chestnut flour. It has a slightly sweet flavor that pairs wonderfully with savory sauces. Read more...
Salsa di Noci | Italian Walnut Pesto Recipe
Salsa di Noci | Italian Walnut Pesto Recipe
This walnut sauce comes from Liguria, home of basil pesto, and is actually just as much of a classic as the latter despite not being as famous abroad. Read more...
Farinata di Zucca | Italian Savory Squash Pie Recipe
Farinata di Zucca | Italian Savory Squash Pie Recipe
This savory pie comes from a very small part of northern Italy. The dough, made with squash juice, is quite distinctive and pairs beautifully with the filling. Read more...
Focaccia di Recco | Italian Cheese-Stuffed Focaccia Recipe
Focaccia di Recco | Italian Cheese-Stuffed Focaccia Recipe
This thin focaccia is stuffed with soft, melty cheese! A Ligurian specialty invented in Recco, this thin and crispy flatbread is a must-try recipe. Read more...
Focaccia Genovese | Authentic Italian Focaccia Recipe
Focaccia Genovese | Authentic Italian Focaccia Recipe
When most people think of “focaccia,” this is the type they usually have in mind. Hailing from Genoa, it’s a crusty flatbread with dimpled, salty pockets. Read more...