Castagnaccio – Traditional Tuscan Chestnut Flour Cake

Castagnaccio – Traditional Tuscan Chestnut Flour Cake

This traditional rustic Tuscan chestnut flour cake is usually served in the fall and winter months following the annual chestnut harvest. It features a deep, rich, earthy flavor quite unlike typical cakes and desserts found elsewhere. In fact, classic versions of this...
Succulent Braised Tuscan Pork Roast

Succulent Braised Tuscan Pork Roast

Braising is a long, slow cooking method that can transform relatively inexpensive cuts of meat, such as this pork shoulder, into a tender and flavorful meal your whole family will love. Tip: For best results, marinate the pork 1-3 days in advance. To save time, the...
Sweet and Savory Crostini

Sweet and Savory Crostini

Crostini is a popular Italian appetizer featuring thin slices of toasted bread served plain or topped with a wide range of sweet or savory toppings. Print Recipe Sweet and Savory Crostini Course Main Dish Cuisine Italian Servings Ingredients 1 baguetteExtra virgin...
Potato Gnocchi

Potato Gnocchi

Although there are many opinions floating around about how to make the “perfect” potato gnocchi, there is no one right way to do it. For example, in some parts of northern Italy, egg is not used at all. In others, it is a key ingredient that adds...
Quick Chicken Fricassee

Quick Chicken Fricassee

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs considerably cut down our chicken fricassee recipe’s cooking time. To add back richness, we browned the meat in a combination of butter and oil, and browned vegetables until they developed their own fond to serve as the...

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