Picnic Recipes

A rustic savory pie from Reggio Emilia. A thin, lard-enriched crust encasing a rich filling of Swiss chard or spinach, pancetta, scallions, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

The elegant Venetian finger sandwich. Crustless, impossibly soft white bread stuffed to the bursting point with rich, mayonnaise-based fillings.

A quick, versatile savory tart made with puff pastry, ricotta cheese, and vegetables. A highly popular, modern Italian work lunch.

A spectacular savory pie from Genoa, traditionally made with 33 incredibly thin layers of pastry, filled with ricotta, spinach, and whole eggs baked inside.

The ultimate Italian summer lunch. Cold, al dente rice tossed with a vibrant, colorful mix of pickled vegetables, tuna, cheese, and olives.

A thick, rustic Italian egg dish loaded with thinly sliced zucchini, parmesan cheese, and fresh mint. Often eaten at room temperature for lunch.