Cuttlefish with peas Cuttlefish with peas is one of the great classics of traditional Italian home cooking, especially in the coastal regions of Central and Northern Italy, particularly Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Lazio. It is a humble seafood dish — not haute cuisine — created to make the most of simple and readily available ingredients: fresh cuttlefish from local markets and sweet spring peas. Traditionally, it is prepared between late spring and early summer, whe

Braised Salted Cod with Potatoes This traditional dish has deep roots in Italian home cooking, especially in the central and southern regions where salted cod—thanks to its long shelf life—was once a precious and reliable ingredient. Born from simple, humble kitchen traditions, this recipe transforms a few basic ingredients into a rich, comforting stew: the tomatoes add depth, the wine enhances the aroma, and the potatoes absorb the savory flavor of the cod, creating a beauti