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Local Tuscan Recipes

Explore the hidden culinary gems of Tuscany with my unique recipe collection, showcasing authentic, time-honored Tuscan recipes from cities such as Florence, Siena, and Pisa.

These recipes have been passed down through generations and are steeped in tradition.

Embark on a flavorful journey through Tuscan cooking with my recipes, stretching from Lucca to Arezzo.

Each recipe is a story in itself, reflecting the culture, traditions, and local ingredients of regions like Montepulciano and Grosseto.

Perfect for food enthusiasts, this collection invites you to experience the true essence of Italian cuisine through the distinct flavors of Tuscany’s recipes, right in your own kitchen.

A dish containing a portion of tomato tripe: Tripe is the edible part of the stomach of ruminants, such as cattle and lambs. Visually, it has a very distinctive appearance: it is white or light yellow in color, with a honeycomb or striped texture, depending on the section of the stomach from which it comes. The surface is uneven, with folds and grooves that make it unique. Soft to the touch, it becomes tenderer with cooking. On the edge of the plate, there is a piece of bread.

Tripe ‘alla Senese’: The Recipe with Tomato and Sausage

ByGuido Pasquariello March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

It’s well known that Tuscan culinary tradition and tripe go hand in…

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Top-down photo of diamond/oval-shaped cookies, resting on a white kitchen countertop. The cookies are dusted with powdered sugar, showing cracks on the surface due to baking in the oven, revealing the yellowish-brown interior of the cookie, which appears grainy, crumbly, and soft.

Ricciarelli di Siena: Traditional Recipe for Christmas Almond Cookies

ByGuido Pasquariello March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

The funny thing is, when I was little, I used to hate…

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Panforte is a dense, handcrafted Italian dessert from Siena, with a snowy layer of powdered sugar on top. This 8-inch round, 1-inch thick treat reveals a rich, dark interior filled with colorful candied fruits and nuts upon slicing. Its appealing contrast of snowy exterior and vibrant, chunky inside promises a sweet, flavorful bite.

Siena Panforte: Tuscan Spiced Christmas Cake Recipe

ByGuido Pasquariello March 14, 2024March 18, 2024

A historic, indeed medieval, dessert! It hails from Siena and is a…

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A plate on a kitchen counter containing 1 veal shanks ( A veal shank is a thick cut of meat from the lower leg of a calf, encircling a central bone with rich marrow inside. The outer meat is rich and becomes tender when cooked, easily separating from the bone. The marrow is creamy and flavorful, enhancing dishes with its savory taste. So the only bones visible in the plate is a cilindrical bone) that have been simmering for a long time in tomato sauce. Now, the veal shank is very tender, almost falling apart, with some freshly sprinkled tarragon leaves on top

Sienese-Style Braised Veal Shanks: Worth the Wait

ByGuido Pasquariello March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

I could try to convince you to cook this recipe in a…

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Dish with sliced jiuce beef steak served with arugula and sliced cherry tomatoes, topped with Parmesan shavings.

Beef Tagliata with Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, and Parmesan | Foolproof Recipe

ByGuido Pasquariello March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

When I get my hands on a nice piece of sirloin, the…

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Two slices of toasted Tuscan bread, on which a clove of garlic has been rubbed, which now lies next to the two slices of bread, and then a drizzle of oil has been poured, on top of the slices of bread there is also a pinch of salt and pepper. Near the two slices of bread you can also see a bottle of extra virgin olive oil, both the oil on the slices of bread and the one in the bottle have a golden green color, you can see that it is a very young oil.

Fettunta Recipe: Tuscan snack drenched in love

ByGuido Pasquariello March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

Okay, this dish is really simple, just three ingredients, but like everything…

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A plate of pici pasta with aglione, a type of pasta resembling very thick spaghetti, served with a tomato and garlic sauce, with a reddish-orange color, is placed on a white plate resting on the kitchen counter.

Pici all’Aglione | Recipe for Sienese Pasta with Elephant Garlic

ByGuido Pasquariello March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

When we talk about pici, I literally get so hungry I can’t…

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Tart inside a round aluminum pan. The tart is cooked and you can see that it has chocolate mixed with rice inside, you can also see pine nuts on the surface, the tart is well cooked and has a dry and fragrant appearance.

Bischeri Cake: Pisan Recipe with Chocolate and Pine Nuts

ByGuido Pasquariello March 8, 2024March 10, 2024

When I found out that the main ingredients of this Pisan cake…

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Bite sized Cod dish with leeks and diced potato creamed in milk. The cod is small pieces and the leeks are sliced, potato are diced. The plate is placed on the marble counter of a kitchen counter top.

BaccalĂ  coi Porri| Pisana Recipe of Salt Cod with Leeks

ByGuido Pasquariello March 6, 2024March 7, 2024

I found this recipe for Pisana-style Salt Cod in my book of…

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Bowl full of pieces of stockfish cooked with tomato and potatoes.

Stockfish alla Pisana | Taste my Tuscan Recipe

ByGuido Pasquariello March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Craving to taste the sea in Tuscan style? Dive into my recipe…

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