Italian Lentil Soup
While it may seem like a plain meal, lentil soup is a hearty dish that can be made in various ways to add flavour and substance. It is nutritious and packed with vitamins that are healthy and good for you. See our recipes to make a traditional Italian lentil soup.
Why Many Italians Believe Eating Lentil Soup on New Years Day is Goodluck
Lentils are known for abundance and a hearty meal packed with good nutrients to cleanse our body. In the Italian tradition, lentils are a culinary dish prepared for New Year’s Day which is believed to bring with it good luck and prosperity for those who eat it because these flat legumes were once believed to resemble Romain coins. It is a tradition that is said to date back to Ancient Rome. To wish friends luck and prosperity in the New Year, ancient Romans would give a pouch full of lentils as a gift. So remember to eat lentil soup just after midnight on New Years! Buon anno!
Stuffed Pork Roast
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An exclusively designed pork roast that will impress your guests and have them boating about your cooking. Visit our recipes to learn how to create this easy at-home and savory stuffed pork roast that will leave your tastebuds wanting more.