October 10: Join the Fall Truffle Fairs in Italy with Truffle Recipes!
Truffles are a kind of fungus which often grows near the roots of trees, and the edible types of truffles have been consumed for thousands of years. Some of the oldest written records of the consumption of truffles date back to 400 BCE!
Today, truffles are celebrated at truffle fairs which happen throughout central and northern Italy, in areas such as Tuscany and Piedmont. Here, you can try truffles that have been locally sourced and prepared, often for a much more reasonable price that you would pay in a restaurant.
Did you know that the most expensive truffle ever sold was a white truffle which cost $330,000 in 2010? Here at Dishfolio, we're not sure we'd pay that much for one truffle! However, if you are interested in trying truffles yourself, there are lots of family dinner recipes on the internet that make use of truffles. Why not have a go?
Baked Egg in Tomato Cup
Baked Egg in Tomato Cup with melted parmesan and mozzarella, embellished with Hawaiian Volcanic Sea Salt, truffle oil and chopped fresh herbs. Quick and easy to prepare, ready in minutes!
by moonberry
Smoked Salmon Truffle Sushi
Hand rolled sushi with mango, cucumber, kani, wakame, smoked salmon and egg drizzled with white truffle oil.
by the food dude
Fantastic Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs
Fantastic Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and Truffle (recipe in Czech)
by mlsnakocka
Asparagus spears with truffle
This delightful asparagus recipe from Mark Jordan pairs asparagus with poached duck egg, truffle and Hollandaise to create a simple, delicious dish
by SaraGBC
Fettuccine alla Piemontese
Long flat pasta with mushrooms, sage, thyme in a creamy wine sauce topped with truffle oil and parmesan cheese
by lacucinaprimadonna
Spring Salad and Lemon Truffle Vinaigrette
A Spring green salad with fresh tender seasonal vegetables dressed with a lemon white truffle oil vinaigrette.
by Pachecopatty
White Truffle Sausage Panizza
Grilled Italian Sausages drizzled with white truffle oil on a thin and crisp crust.
by the food dude
Hamachi w/ Yuzu, Truffle Oil & Shiso
Hamachi Sashimi with Yuzu, Truffle Oil & Shiso from a Sake Pairing by O Ya Restaurant at the Martha's Vineyard Food & Wine Festival [no recipe]
by HungryNative
Mozzarella with Anchovies in Truffle Oil
Mozzarella with Anchovies in Truffle Oil. Simply delicious!
by apron and sneakers
Crostini with Lentils Du Puy
Crostini with Lentils Du Puy, Truffle Cheese and Apples
by herbivoracious