Italian seasonal cuisine: traditional recipes and autumn flavors

Various traditional Italian culinary preparations are highlighted, focusing on seasonal ingredients such as chestnuts, pumpkin, and onions.

Autumnal recipes include chestnut-based dishes like castagnaccio, chestnut fritters, and chocolate chestnut cake. Chef Bruno Barbieri shares methods for oven-roasting chestnuts to achieve a texture similar to traditional charcoal cooking. Pumpkin is featured in a recipe for whole roasted pumpkin filled with taleggio risotto and amaretti crumble.

Other seasonal highlights include onion-based savory pies and various preparations for autumn vegetables. Traditional regional sweets are also noted, such as the Umbrian pampepato from Terni and rocciata from the Assisi and Spello areas, as well as the Romagnolo Piada dei morti for November 2nd.