This is our favorite frittata recipe, but you can adjust the ingredients to your preferences or what you happen to have in the fridge.  Some people add small...

Frittelle di Riso are a typical Tuscan sweet made for Carnevale. Frittelle di Riso Ingredients: 1¼ cup Arborio or other short grain rice 3 cups milk 2 Tb sug...

Cenci Toscani are traditional Tuscan cookies made for Carnevale. Cenci Toscani Ingredients: 1½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 4 Tablespo...

Schiacciata means ‘squashed’ or ‘flattened’ in Italian and usually refers to the savory, salty and olive oil drenched flat bread found in Tuscany. However, a...

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 as the beans, the v...

A hearty soup perfect for cold winter nights! Tuscan Sausage & White Bean Soup Ingredients: 1 lb sweet or spicy Italian sausage ½ cup chopped carrots ½ cup c...

The name of this soup is actually a misnomer. It originated here in the States within the Italian-American community.  The old folks called it “minestra mari...

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 tradition, but yumm...

Crostini Toscani features a rich chicken liver pate spread called "fegatini" on crunchy toasts. Crostini Toscani Serves 6 to 8 12 ounces fresh chicken livers...

Crostini con fagioli is a typical Tuscan appetizer featuring creamy white beans or cannellini beans, cooked slowly and then served on toasted or grilled brea...

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 fresh rosemary sprigs 2...

I know it is the end of Summer, but here in San Francisco, as the fog disappears, we get our Indian Summer.  So, we are still thinking about grilling.  I wan...

These classic Italian cocktails are perfect for summertime grilling. Negroni Our Massimo loves his Negroni. His recipe is simple, consisting of 1 part gin, 2...

For me, nothing tastes like summer more than roasted bell peppers from the BBQ. MASSIMO’S GRILLED PEPPERS Ingredients: 6 red bell peppers 5 basil leaves, thi...

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 over a wood fire. Yo...

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! Unfortunately, many re...

Even if you don't love zucchini, you should try this recipe! MASSIMO’S GRILLED ZUCCHINI Ingredients: 3 zucchini, unpeeled and sliced thinly lengthwise 1 tsp....

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 onions or 6 tropea on...