Ciao! My friend Maria Bergamasco lives in the heart of Tuscany with her elderly mother, between the old town of Certaldo and the tourist-loved San Gimignano. Of English descent, Maria has lived and worked in Tuscany for a great many years, running self catering apartments at her exclusive Villa la […]
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Cooking with Carmelo: Stuffed Giant Meatball in Ragu Sauce
Welcome back! I hope you are all staying safe and eating well. The latest recipe from the kitchen of Chef Carmelo is a truly nutritious and simple dish that needs very little preparation. Try this for a quick and easy dinner when you can’t decide what to make with your […]
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Today’s recipe is a tasty vegetarian dish using polenta (cornmeal) in place of pasta for a healthy lasagna-style meal. This is a dish you can serve for a crowd of friends, and any left overs can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated for a […]
Read MoreCooking with Carmelo: Risotto Gamberoni
Risotto Gamberoni Serves 2 people Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil 3 spring onions, finely chopped 150g/5oz Arborio Rice 450g/18 fl.oz vegetable broth 5 large pre-cooked shrimps Parsley, chopped Pinch of saffron (to colour rice) 1/4 red chilli pepper, finely chopped Grated orange peel (from 1/2 orange) Method: Heat 1 tbsp […]
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