Literally translated as "hot bath" this dipping sauce for vegetables often appears in many Italian homes as part of the Christmas Eve appetizers. It's a hot dish made from garlic and anchovies, originating in the South of Piedmont, during the 16th century. Traditionally it is a...
In Tuscany, Sunday would not be the same without “crostini di fegatini” (toasted bread slices and chicken liver patè), known as “crostini toscani” in other regions or “crostini neri” if you are from Tuscany! This a typical, authentic Tuscan recipe and every family has its...
Tortellini in broth are a traditional first-course dish from Emilia Romagna consisting of filled pasta. Home-made tortellini, small parcels of egg pasta enclosing a delicious filling of meat, cured ham, mortadella and Parmigiano Reggiano, are a speciality of the Italian culinary tradition and are always...
Pirotto di Patate The recipe for “Pirottino di patate” [Fluted potato cakes] is extremely simple, very tasty and only needs a few ingredients! This rich, tasty dish will satisfy both old and young alike and can even be prepared in advance. Perfect as a side dish...
Pici all’Aglione "in white" Today we will prepare a simple yet very tasty first course: Pici all’Aglione, but in a variation where tomato is not used, as it should be done for the classic recipe of ‘Aglione’ (in English, Elephant Garlic or Great Headed Garlic)! The...
The Schiacciata, in Tuscany, is a flat oven-baked Italian bread product similar in style and texture to pizza dough, seasoned with olive oil and salt. It can be used as a side to many meals or as sandwich bread. It may be served as an...
Chicken with olives is a main course of white meat and it is made with two main ingredients quite quickly. A really fast and simple recipe, without neglecting taste and flavour. The olives in fact give the dish its savoury quality and aroma making the cooked...
Chicken rolls is a classic of Italian cuisine. Being a fast and tasty dish that everyone loves, it is a good option even if you have unexpected guests for dinner! Ingredients: Serves 6: • 21 oz (600 g) thinly sliced chicken breasts • 10 oz (300 g) slices of...
A recipe as simple and fast as it is irresistibly tasty! The Pici cacio e pepe (which roughly translates to ‘spaghetti with cheese and black pepper’) are a must for those who want to savour the typical Tuscan cuisine; it's a simple and quick yet tasty...
Castagnaccio The Tuscan castagnaccio is a cake traditionally made in places where there are lots of chestnuts to be found. It has peasant origins, like its ingredients: the castagnaccio does not have any sugar or eggs, it is made with chestnut flour, pine nuts and walnuts;...