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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.

Large biscuits as big as the palm of a hand, crumbly and shaped like slightly flattened rings with an irregular hole in the center, are arranged on a white plate, next to the plate there is a glass of Vin Santo liquor on a wooden table.

Ciambellini Val di Chiana | Easter Cookies Recipe

ByGuido Pasquariello February 26, 2024February 10, 2025

These ring-shaped cookies typical of Arezzo are among the best cookies to…

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Loaves with raisins and saffron baked in a round shape, the exterior is browned and crispy, one of them is cut in half and the inside of the crumb is yellowish, fragrant, soft, and full of raisins. They are placed on a wooden table inside an Italian kitchen.

Panina Aretina Recipe |Easter Bread with Saffron & Raisins

ByGuido Pasquariello February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

Straight from the medieval recipe books of Arezzo, a sweet bread that…

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The typical sweet breads, arranged on a tray in the center of a set table, are sprinkled with syrup and granulated sugar, which gives them a slightly shiny appearance, have an oval shape, with a slightly golden and striped surface, and have vertical slits that allow a glimpse of the internal dough. They contain raisins and anise seeds.

Scole Pistoiesi Recipe | Sweet Anise and Raisin Buns

ByGuido Pasquariello February 25, 2024February 25, 2024

I dove into Pistoia’s Easter tradition and made Scole! These sweet buns…

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Oven-cooked rice cake, round in shape, wide and not too high, a slice is cut and you can see the inside of the cake. The outside of the cake has cooked rice, slightly browned and crunchy, while the inside has compact, moist and creamy rice. Icing sugar was sprinkled on the cake. the cake is placed on a white plate over a kitchen counter.

Tuscan Rice Cake Recipe (Torta Carrarina Massese)

ByGuido Pasquariello February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

Straight from my recipe books of Massa Carrara, here’s my take on…

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Schiacciata di Pasqua | Tuscan Easter Cake Recipe

Schiacciata di Pasqua | Tuscan Easter Cake Recipe

ByGuido Pasquariello February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

The Tuscan Easter Schiacciata, especially beloved in Livorno and Pisa, where it’s…

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Buglione d’Agnello Recipe: Tuscan Lamb Stew Heritage

Buglione d’Agnello Recipe: Tuscan Lamb Stew Heritage

ByGuido Pasquariello February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

Let’s bring a touch of Tuscany to your kitchen with this delightful…

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A dish with pici with Cinta Senese ragu, a handmade pasta shape that resembles thick irregular spaghetti, seasoned with a red ragù.

Pici Pasta & Cinta Senese Meat Sauce Recipe

ByGuido Pasquariello February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Experience rustic Tuscan flavors by cooking Pici al Ragu di Cinta Senese,…

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A plate of Todelli Lucchesi, stuffed pasta typical of the Tuscan city of Lucca, crescent-shaped and seasoned with a red meat sauce.

Tordelli Lucchesi Recipe: The Stuffed Pasta Eaten in Tuscany

ByGuido Pasquariello February 17, 2024February 17, 2024

Discover the essence of Tuscan cuisine in Lucca with this authentic Tordelli…

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Pan di Ramerino Recipe: Bite into History

Pan di Ramerino Recipe: Bite into History

ByGuido Pasquariello February 8, 2024February 25, 2024

Whip up a batch of Pan di Ramerino with my recipe, a…

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Two pieces of focaccia grape.

Schiacciata con l’Uva Recipe | The Sweetness of Tuscany

ByGuido Pasquariello February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Discover the taste of early autumn with this simple and authentic Tuscan…

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