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You may wonder…what is trippa (tripe)? It is part of the interiors of a cow or a veal. It actually is one of the stomachs of the bovine. Not to be confused with lampredotto, which is the last stomach of the bovine, the abomasum. Tripe is made of the first three stomachs, the rumen, reticulum [...]
Tuscan bean soup with rice is a very simple and easy recipe to prepare. It is also very versatile, as it can be served hot during winter days or cold as a quick appetizer during summer days. You might find it hard to find fresh beans, however for this recipe you can also use dried [...]
This Tuscan gravy recipe is not extremely easy to prepare and it may require some time. It is very tasty and light in calories, however, much more than the usual gravy sauce It is ideal for meat dishes. In Tuscany it is called Agresto. Ingredients: Two handfuls of agresto, or sour grapes. – 24 Almonds [...]
After getting to know Pecorino cheese a little better, it is necessary to expand a bit on the subject and give you a recipe that has Pecorino as the main ingredient. This cheese, especially the softer version, is perfect for preparing flavorful recipes with a delicate taste. The unobtrusive character of soft Pecorino cheese elegantly [...]
Stewed veal rolls is an evening recipe for meat lovers. Quite easy and nice to prepare, it is a very tasty Tuscan dish, maybe more in tune from September to May, as it may be a little too hot for summer days. It is extremely easy and fast to prepare. The meat must be quite [...]
First thing first: what are Pappardelle? It is a kind of medium long egg pasta noodle. Simple as that. It is usually handmade and can even be without egg, for a plainer taste. Some recipes may require pappardelle without eggs, as it is the case of some fish sauces. It is pretty large, about an [...]
Tuscan tarts are always delicious and an easy recipe to prepare. They are a great introduction to a rich dinner, a fine mid afternoon snack, and an always appreciated finger-food at buffet and stand-up lunches. This appetizer recipe includes rich ingredients that make up for a nutritious quick lunch break during your working days without [...]
Since the Middle Ages chestnuts represent the staple food for the inhabitants of the Tuscany mountain. As early as the year thousand on the Apennines chestnut woods took the place of oak woods and chestnuts became a key resource, so much so that the chestnut tree was referred to as the “bread tree” by the [...]
This is a very easy Tuscan recipe to prepare Crescentine, a deliciously simple kind of bread that vaguely reminds of Pillsbury’s Biscuits, but way tastier, fluffier and crispier. Plus you will be doing them all by yourself, with much more satisfaction and great money savings in preparing a Tuscan recipe. Crescentine are great to complement [...]
Easter is tomorrow and the festivity brings along all the pastries and desserts that are a classic of this period of the year. In Italy it is very common to find the chocolate egg, or the traditional colomba, a dove shaped pastry covered with almond and sugar icing. In addition you can find all the [...]
