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Risotto alle ortiche: The weed that’s a hero in Italian country cooking

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.

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Risotto alle ortiche: The weed that’s a hero in Italian country cooking