La Frandura: the Benza family’s recipe
Benza_autore2026-08-29T19:20:11+02:00Frandura is one of the traditional peasant dishes of Liguria. It was prepared and distributed to day workers during the wheat harvest, providing a [...]
Trofie with Pesto and Zucchini: The Benza Family’s Recipe
Benza_autore2026-09-16T16:11:33+02:00The idea of pounding together aromatic herbs, garlic, cheese, and seasonings is very ancient; even in Roman cuisine, there were preparations similar to moretum. [...]
Focaccia (Fugassa): Benza’s Family recipe
Benza_autore2026-08-29T15:14:14+02:00Ligurian focaccia, or “fügassa” in the local dialect, is one of Liguria’s oldest culinary symbols. Its origins likely date back to Roman times, when [...]
Stuffed zucchini flowers: the Benza family recipe
Benza_autore2026-07-09T19:50:21+02:00Stuffed zucchini flowers are one of the most representative preparations of traditional Ligurian cuisine. A dish born from peasant culture, where every ingredient in [...]
Tuna tartare with orange and fennel salad
Benza_autore2026-05-11T17:56:35+02:00It is extremely important that the tuna you use for this dish has been flash-chilled to eliminate the risk [...]
Brandacujun: the recipe of Benza’s family
Benza_autore2026-04-01T10:32:13+02:00Stockfish, or “dried cod,” arrived in Liguria as early as the 15th century through maritime trade with Northern Europe, as it was ideal for [...]
