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Recipes with the Vegetables Italians Wait All Year For


Buon Venerdì Reader,

In April, Italian markets change overnight. These vegetables appear for a few weeks — and then they're gone.

That's why I wanted to share what's on Italian tables right now.

The Italian seasonal rhythm.

Seasonality is why recipes for these vegetables are so bare. When the ingredient is at its peak, the recipe stays out of the way.

Roman-Style Artichokes (Carciofi alla Romana)

Raw Italian Artichoke Salad with Parmesan

How to Find and Cook Wild Asparagus

Fresh Broad Beans (Fava Bean Minestra)

Trofie al Pesto Genovese

Zucchini Mushroom Quiche with Bacon

Buon appetito,

Laura
Your Angel In The Kitchen

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