Italian Frittata
This is our favorite frittata recipe, but you can adjust the ingredients to your preferences or what you happen to have in the fridge. ...
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Jan Dempsey
Jan 30, 20161 min read
Frittelle di Riso
Frittelle di Riso are a typical Tuscan sweet made for Carnevale. Frittelle di Riso Ingredients: 1¼ cup Arborio or other short grain rice...
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Jan Dempsey
Jan 30, 20162 min read
Cenci Toscani
Cenci Toscani are traditional Tuscan cookies made for Carnevale. Cenci Toscani Ingredients: 1½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼...
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Jan Dempsey
Jan 29, 20162 min read
Schiacciata alla Fiorentina
Schiacciata means ‘squashed’ or ‘flattened’ in Italian and usually refers to the savory, salty and olive oil drenched flat bread found in...
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Jan Dempsey
Jan 19, 20162 min read
Tuscan Minestrone Soup
Every region of Tuscany has its own version of this soup, depending on what grows there in abundance. The type of greens may vary as well...
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Jan Dempsey
Jan 19, 20161 min read
Tuscan Sausage & White Bean Soup
A hearty soup perfect for cold winter nights! Tuscan Sausage & White Bean Soup Ingredients: 1 lb sweet or spicy Italian sausage ½ cup...
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Jan Dempsey
Jan 19, 20162 min read
Italian Wedding Soup
The name of this soup is actually a misnomer. It originated here in the States within the Italian-American community. The old folks...
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Jan Dempsey
Dec 19, 20151 min read
San Francisco Style Cioppino
We often make Cioppino for Christmas Eve and we try to use 7 fishes in the stew. Not exactly following the Italian Feast of Seven Fishes...
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Jan Dempsey
Oct 19, 20151 min read
Crostini Toscani
Crostini Toscani features a rich chicken liver pate spread called "fegatini" on crunchy toasts. Crostini Toscani Serves 6 to 8 12 ounces...
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Jan Dempsey
Oct 19, 20151 min read
Crostini con Fagioli
Crostini con fagioli is a typical Tuscan appetizer featuring creamy white beans or cannellini beans, cooked slowly and then served on...
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Jan Dempsey
Oct 19, 20151 min read
Arista con Patate Arrosto
Arista con Patate Arrosto is typical Tuscan roasted pork with potatoes. Arista con Patate Arrosto Serves 6 to 8 1 ½ lbs. Pork roast 5...
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Jan Dempsey
Aug 20, 20152 min read
Best Barbeque – Italian Style
I know it is the end of Summer, but here in San Francisco, as the fog disappears, we get our Indian Summer. Â So, we are still thinking...
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Jan Dempsey
Aug 19, 20151 min read
Happy Hour at the Grill – Italian Style
These classic Italian cocktails are perfect for summertime grilling. Negroni Our Massimo loves his Negroni. His recipe is simple,...
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Jan Dempsey
Aug 19, 20151 min read
Massimo's Grilled Peppers
For me, nothing tastes like summer more than roasted bell peppers from the BBQ. MASSIMO’S GRILLED PEPPERS Ingredients: 6 red bell peppers...
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Jan Dempsey
Aug 15, 20152 min read
La Bistecca alla Fiorentina
One of the most famous dishes in Florence is La Bistecca alla Fiorentina. It is a thickly cut Chianina beef steak which is grilled rare...
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Jan Dempsey
Aug 15, 20152 min read
Panzanella Salad
When I am in Italy in the Summer, I love to eat Panzanella Salad. You might be surprised how it looks in Italy. There are no croutons!...
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Jan Dempsey
Aug 15, 20151 min read
Massimo's Grilled Zucchini
Even if you don't love zucchini, you should try this recipe! MASSIMO’S GRILLED ZUCCHINI Ingredients: 3 zucchini, unpeeled and sliced...
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Jan Dempsey
Aug 15, 20151 min read
Massimo's Grilled Onions
If you can find Tropea onions, they are the best, but just about any onion will work. MASSIMO’S GRILLED ONIONS Ingredients: 2 large red...
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