Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Last Night's Regional Dinner: Emilia Romagna

Emilia Romagna is often referred to as Italy’s gourmet capital. It is located in central Italy and is made up of mountainous Romagna and the fertile plains of Emilia, and is one of the most prosperous areas of the country.

Historically peopled by noble families whose courts hosted great poets and painters, Emilia Romagna boasts a great variety of produce is home to many of the most celebrated ingredients of Italian cuisine.

Parmasan cheese and pasta are some of the region’s specialties, along with bolognaise sauce, salumi and mortadella.

The menu

Antipasto

Parmigiano Reggiano

Piadina with coppa, rocket and stracchino

Primo

Stracciatella in brodo (below)

Secondo

Slow Roasted Beef with Truffle Butter and Lentils

Dolce

Chocolate and Hazelnut Semifreddo with Mascarpone

Strawberries in Balsamic

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