Lombardy & Veneto - Host of the 2026 Winter Olympics

Filascetta, Tortelli di Zucca & Torta di Zucca 

Let’s get into the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics spirit by enjoying the cuisine of these two Alpine regions. First, you’ll enjoy Filascetta hot out of the oven, the onion and cheese focaccia of Lake Como. I have to make the dough the day ahead but some of you can help add the cheese and onion “stuffing” just before it goes into the oven. Our main course will be Tortelli di Zucca, a Christmastime pasta stuffed with a specific type of  pumpkin and amaretti. You will make the dough just like Nonna, on the counter with your hands. You’ll knead, roll, fill and shape the tortelli by hand. Bring a rolling pin! I’ll cook them all together and finish them in butter and sage. Our dessert will be a Pumpkin Torta, an…