Foraging for mushrooms is ritualistic and requires immense patience. After hours spent tromping through mushroom territory, you may come home bearing pounds, ounces, or none of the marvelous treasure. Filled with the earthy nuances of wild fungi, this mushroom risotto balances rich textures with umami flavors with a bright pop of lemon, fresh herbs, and aromatic fennel pollen. A wonderful dish to serve throughout the year, it is particularly nice during the holiday season.

Patiently simmering for hours as its contents slowly break down, adding caramelized depth to a saucy medley of flavor, ragus are complex and beautiful. Whether you're cutting back on your meat consumption, are already eating mostly plant based, or are just looking for a quick, easy and delicious ragu, this tagliatelle wild mushroom ragu is for you.

Bringing influences from Arabia, Greece, Spain, and France, Sicilian caponata is an expression of the islands history. Stewed into a deliciously tangy, sweet and sour agrodolce sauce, eggplant is traditionally the hero of the classic dish. This adaptation swaps eggplant for hearty squash, making it the perfect dish to serve for the holidays.

Traditionally made with chicken or rabbit, this rustic "hunter's stew" is full of flavor from peppers, onion, and mushrooms. The herbaceous chicken slow cooks to fall-off-the-bone tenderness. This hearty meal will warm your heart, soul, and belly, even on the coldest of nights.