Special Easter Treat Straight from the Academia Barilla Kitchen: Rack of Lamb with Herbs and Artichokes

April 9th, 2009 by academia press office

Just in case you are still unsure of what to serve your guests this Easter, Academia Barilla chef Matteo Carboni has put together a festive springtime recipe that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. And it gets even better. In this instructional video, Matteo will walk you through the cooking process, step-by-step. It couldn’t any easier than this.

You will find the recipe for chef Matteo’s Easter rack of lamb with herbs and Read more…

Academia Barilla Easter Gift Pack

April 7th, 2009 by academia press office

Celebrate Easter the Italian way – with Academia Barilla’s Easter Gift Pack! (Plus Free Ground Shipping until Monday.)

Still trying to figure out what to serve your guests this Easter? Not sure where you will find all the right ingredients? No need to look any further.

The Academia Barilla Easter Gift Pack has everything you need to make this Easter a day to remember.

Easter gift pack

Traditionally in Italy, Easter is a day spent Read more…

Risotto with Gorgonzola and Fresh Pear Sauce

March 6th, 2009 by academia barilla chef

To celebrate the month of March, we have decided to make an updated version of an Italian classic: risotto alla gorgonzola. Spring is just around the corner but until the temperatures begin to rise, we will take comfort in this creamy dish from northern Italy.

Gorgonzola is a blue cow’s milk cheese originally from the small town of Gorgonzola, located less than 15 miles northeast of Milan. For more information on this legendary Italian blue, be sure to check out Chef Matteo Carboni’s video presentation.

In this recipe, the spicy, piquant flavor of the gorgonzola is balanced by the sweetness of the fresh pear sauce. Follow the chef’s directions for making a perfectly rewarding risotto.
What a wonderful way to finish your day.

RISOTTO WITH GORGONZOLA AND FRESH PEAR SAUCE
Serves 4 to 6

INGREDIENTS
For the pear sauce:

- 3 pears, medium-sized
- ½ clove garlic Read more…