Hearty, rich, filling – these are the words that best describe the dishes of Valle d’Aosta. Italy’s tiniest region lies in the Alps and shares borders with France and Switzerland, making it a melting pot of cultures and cooking techniques. While it may be most famous for its peaks and ski resorts, the food of Valle d’Aosta is certainly worth visiting the region for too.

Our collection of Aostan recipes means you can get a taste of the area from the comfort of your own home. Eat polenta like the locals do by whipping up a batch of Polenta concia, rich with butter and local Fontina cheese. Stave off the cold weather with a Carbonade Valdostana – a rich beef stew made with plenty of red wine. Try Seupa à la Vapelenentse, a combination of cheese, cabbage and bread cooked in beef stock, to experience Aostan cooking at its humblest, or bake a batch of tuile-like Tegole to have with your coffee. And of course, no alpine feast would be complete without a fondue, which is locally known as Fonduta alla Valdostana.