Everybody Loves Tuscany

A Taste of Italian “Mother-in-Law Sugar”   This sweet but potent Italian digestivo is a combination of sugar cubes, mint and everclear alcohol.  Have a look at the video to see how it is made.   JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Croccante di mandorle – Almond Brittle Croccante di mandorle or Almond Brittle is an easy recipe to make.  This recipe consists of almonds, sugar, water and olive oil.  Guarantee it won’t last long in your house after you make it as it will be a family favorite. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE […]

Ceci di Farinata Ceci is very popular in Tuscany and so easy to make.  This simple recipe is composed of garbanzo flour, water and salt and pepper.  You wouldn’t believe how good it is!  Go ahead, give it a try! JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Tuscan Pate Crostini Ingredients: 250gr. (1/2 lb.) chicken livers and hearts 1/2 medium size white onion, finely chopped 2 anchovies, boned and chopped, or 1 tbsp anchovy paste 2 tbsp capers, chopped 50gr. (2 oz.) butter 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp dry white wine freshly ground black pepper salt to taste 1 […]

Italian Grilled Corn It’s grilling time!  Corn grilled on the bbq is always a good side dish.  Although grilled corn on the cob is not common in Italy, Chef Fabio Viviani spices it to makes it Italian style grilled corn.   Here’s a way to kick up your grilled corn! Video from youtube Italy is a […]

Pesto Lasagna Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 large carrot, peeled and grated 1 celery stick, finely chopped 500 g minced beef 1 glass of Italian dry red wine 700 ml passata 1 tablespoon tomato purée 12 fresh lasagne sheets (each about 10 x 15cm) 50 g cold salted […]

Pollo Alla Milanese Ingredients 4 medium chicken breasts, skinless and boneless 100g/3½ plain flour 1 handful of fine breadcrumbs, toasted 2 eggs, beaten with salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp Italian extra virgin olive oil For the sauce 4 fresh large plum tomatoes, chopped 1 handful of pitted black olives, sliced 3 tbsp […]

Hot Tips – Parmesan Gino D’Acampo is an Italian chef, known for his television shows and cookbooks.  In this video he explains the best way to store parmesan cheese. JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE VIDEO

Homemade pear and Gorgonzola ravioli Ingredients Serves: 4 40g butter 2 ripe pears – peeled, cored and cubed 3 sprigs fresh thyme 200g Gorgonzola cheese or other blue cheese 450g fresh pasta dough Video and recipe courtesy of All recipes UK Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – […]

Stuffed Flank Steak – Stuffed with Prosciutto, Sautéed Spinach, Mozzarella and Provolone Cheese Ingredients (1) 2 – 2.5 pound Flank Steak 5 to 6 slices Prosciutto Di Parma 3 to 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese 3 to 4 slices Provolone Cheese Italian Style Bread Crumbs Grated Parmesan cheese Splash of Olive Oil Twine (Butchers String to […]