Recipes from Tuscany
Here is a popular snack for Italians and Spanish people alike – CROSTINI – making use of deliciously ripe, local produce like tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic, and of course the splendid olive oils rich in nutrients and vitamins for that glowing Mediterranean complexion. There are several options to making Crostini…
Recipes from Tuscany
Here is another quick and easy dessert form Maria Bergamasco in Tuscany for all you chocolate lovers out there! Chocolate Pudding Ingredients: 170g sweet cooking chocolate 5 eggs 1tbsp instant coffee 1-1/2 cups cream 1-1/2 tsp vanilla Method: Melt chocolate in a medium saucepan Allow to cool Separate egg yolks…
Recipes from Tuscany
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…
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…
Cooking with Carmelo: Vegetarian
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…
Cooking 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…