For our first Cork and Fork of the year I’ll be presenting a somewhat non-traditional Italian meal with some traditional Italian wines. All of these recipes come from an Italian cookbook that has some serious history: The Silver Spoon.

“The Silver Spoon is the most influential and successful Italian cookbook of the last 50 years . . . Originally published in 1950, it became an instant classic, selling over one million copies . . . Considered essential in every household.”

Antipasti

King Crab Tartlettes

Primi

Ricotta and Spinach Gnocchi with Cream Sauce

Secondi

Grapefruit Duck Breast with Fennel, Walnut and Orange

Fromage

Roasted Robiola Crostini

Dolci

Viennese Apple Pie