Milanese resumada: the quintessential Lombard drink
Originating in the Lecco area, in Valsassina, resumada (also known as rosümada or rüsümada) is the not only Milanese but Lombard drink par excellence, typical of the afternoon snacks of grandparents in Milan and throughout the region: it is, in fact, a delicious, creamy and even nutritious treat! Today, resumada-which may also be called “rossumata” […]
History of the Milanese schnitzel: here’s how it came about
What is the real history of the Milanese schnitzel? Tender, yet at the same time fragrant, crispy and with an aroma that would make the mouth water even for those who have just had their fill: cotoletta alla milanese is a classic of the traditional cuisine of the Lombard capital, but it is also one […]
Busecca milanese: origin of a dish of excellence
We know it throughout the peninsula as busecca or Milanese tripe, but in the Lombard dialect it is called büsèca: there is no doubt, however, that it is one of the most appreciated and well-known dishes of the Milanese culinary tradition in Italy. So, what is it all about? Milanese busecca is a dish made […]
Rustin negàa: history and recipe for a typical Milanese dish
La cotoletta alla milanese now lives on an international reputation: after all, that crispiness and generous thickness of it are now synonymous with Lombard authenticity and goodness! Yet alongside traditional and famous dishes such as schnitzel, saffron risotto and ossobuco, Milan has no shortage of homemade recipes: such is the case with rustin negàa, a […]
Meneghino Christmas: tales and anecdotes for the curious
The history of our dear Milan is littered with curious stories, many of them Christmas-themed! To discover them all follow our video pills!
Mondeghili, history of typical Milanese meatballs
Mondeghili: what is the history of this typical Milanese dish? Saffron risotto with succulent ossobuco, cassœula, schnitzel and panettone… Do you really believe that Milanese gastronomy ends with these three – exquisite – typical dishes? Broaden your views, because this is not the end of it! Milanese cuisine is rich in traditional dishes – for […]
Minestrone alla Milanese: history of a dish good all year round!
Saffron risotto, ossobuco and cassouela are perhaps the best-known dishes of the Milanese culinary tradition, but this is only because so many are unaware that the “classic” Milanese minestrone with fresh and varied vegetables is a Milanese DOC! Minestrone alla Milanese, in fact, has an even centuries-long history and has been established in the kitchens […]
Michetta milanese: history of Milan’s most famous bread
The Milanese michetta is the symbolic bread of Milan’s capital city: it is a type of bread without a crumb, hollow inside, which is why it is also called “puffedbread” or “airplane bread,” crispy and very often used as a stuffed sandwich precisely because of its hollow interior, both at the table and during outings […]
