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Desserts: Cakes, Biscuits, Treats, Jams Italian Regional Recipes

Castagnaccio – Tuscan Flat Cake with Chestnut Flour

cooked and written by Fiorenza December 04, 2020

The word Castagnaccio comes from the Italian castagna (chestnut) and indicates a cake traditionally baked in Tuscany during Autumn. Simple to prepare and both gluten-free and sugar-free, this cake’s earthy…

Semolina’s Tuscan Cantucci Biscuits with Raisins

cooked and written by Fiorenza September 20, 2020

Cantucci are crunchy almond biscuits from Tuscany. As in almost all traditional recipes there are always variations just like in this one to which we added raisins and used durum…

Bread & Pizza Italian Regional Recipes

Salt-Free Tuscan Bread

cooked and written by Fiorenza July 06, 2020

The main characteristic of Tuscan bread is being completely salt-free. Basically is a simple bread made with soft wheat flour, water and brewer’s yeast. It has a crunchy crust that…

Italian Regional Recipes Primi Piatti: Pasta, Rice, Soups

Gnudi – Tuscan Ricotta & Spinach Gnocchi

cooked and written by Fiorenza March 16, 2020

In Tuscan dialect the word gnudi means literally ‘naked‘, it indicates the ricotta and vegetable balls of this traditional dish of Tuscan, typical of Maremma and Mugello areas, are essentially…

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Cavolo Nero – the Tuscan Kale

cooked and written by Fiorenza January 09, 2020

Cavolo nero or ‘Tuscan kale’ or ‘Dinosaur Kale’ is a type of kale with dark-green curled leaves and packed with nutrients and flavor. It has a slightly bitter taste. It…

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