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Local Tuscan Dishes

Explore the rich culinary traditions of Tuscany with our extensive collection of articles. From the traditional street food of Florence and Prato to the festive delights of Tuscan Christmas, Carnival, and Easter, each piece offers a deep dive into the local dishes and gastronomic specialties of Tuscan cities, including Siena, Pisa, and more. Savor the essence of Tuscan cuisine, one city and celebration at a time.

Garmugia soup in a white bowl: vibrant greens of peas, asparagus, and beans contrast with the white, highlighted by beef and pancetta bits. Artichoke slices and olive oil add a touch of elegance, with toasted bread on the side for dipping.

Garmugia Recipe: Welcoming Spring with Tuscany’s Seasonal Delight

ByGuido Pasquariello March 20, 2024March 27, 2024

Spring is coming, do you feel like eating something green but at…

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A hearty frantoiana soup served with Tuscan bread slices, epitomizing Tuscan comfort. Its rich, olive oil-kissed broth harbors a medley of vegetables: orange carrots, creamy potatoes, and green kale, enhanced by plump borlotti beans for a touch of pink and texture. Fresh olive oil droplets on top add a glistening, flavorful finish.

Frantoiana Soup Recipe | Vegetable Essence, Olive Mill Aroma

ByGuido Pasquariello March 19, 2024March 29, 2024

Here’s my Frantoiana soup, a dish prepared with garden vegetables picked during…

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A rustic, inviting bowl filled with a hearty and wholesome soup. The base is a rich, slightly creamy broth, speckled with bits of tomato, carrot, and celery, giving it a warm, earthy hue. Scattered throughout are tender, nutty grains of farro that float alongside plump, creamy borlotti beans, offering a delightful contrast in textures. Small bits of lard melt into the soup, adding depth and a hint of smokiness. The soup is garnished with a drizzle of golden olive oil on the surface, creating a glossy sheen that catches the light. Freshly cracked black pepper sprinkled on top adds a final touch of spice. Each spoonful is a comforting embrace, combining the chewiness of the farro with the softness of the beans and vegetables.

Lucca-Style Farro Soup | The Garfagnana Recipe

ByGuido Pasquariello March 19, 2024March 29, 2024

Lucca-Style Farro Soup, also known as Garfagnana Soup or Garfagnina Soup, is…

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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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