Semolina’s Tuscan Cantucci Biscuits with Raisins
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…
Salt-Free Tuscan Bread
The main characteristic of Tuscan bread is being completely salt-free. In Tuscany they also call it ‘Pane Sciocco’ – Silly bread. Bread without salt is not only the prerogative of…
Gnudi – Tuscan Ricotta & Spinach Gnocchi
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…
Cavolo Nero – the Tuscan Kale
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…
Traditional Chicken Cacciatore from Tuscany
Modern Chicken cacciatore interpretations include a variety of ingredients: fresh tomatoes, olives, peppers, rosemary… but the original recipe from Tuscany was actually prepared by farmers that didn’t have much in…