Risotto alle ortiche: The weed that’s a hero in Italian country cooking

The Ugly Ducklings of Italian Cuisine - Scarrafoni in Cucina

Weeds for dinner? Stinging nettles are usually unwelcome in Australian gardens, but they’re a commonly used ingredient by home cooks in Italy and elsewhere. In a star-studded episode, Nigella Lawson shares her love for her culinary hero Anna Del Conte, whose autobiography was named after our hero dish.

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