This flavorful, rustic Tuscan soup is a great way to warm up on chilly days. The mouth-watering combination of pancetta, porcini mushrooms, and hearty cannellini beans makes this a satisfying lunch or light dinner when paired with a crisp, green side salad....
One of the most surprising things about this hearty meat ragù is its depth of flavor. Here, red onion, rather than yellow or white, is included in the “soffritto”– the trio of aromatics that creates the flavor-packed foundation for this dish. Although this may seem...
Polenta is one of those flexible and versatile dishes that can be prepared in any number of ways. For example, it can be made with water, milk, chicken stock, or vegetable broth depending on family traditions and personal preferences. Plus, it can be further...
These classic stuffed chestnut flour pancakes are a popular Tuscan dessert typically filled with a combination of fresh sheep’s milk ricotta cheese and honey. Necci are often prepared on a special set of long-handled, flat iron paddles called testi. Both paddles are...
Pecorino Romano is a well known and distinctive Tuscan cheese made from 100% sheep’s milk. It is sometimes used interchangeably in recipes with the more mild Parmesan. However due to Pecorino’s stronger flavor profile, this isn’t really an ideal swap. Here, the...
