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Pork tenderloin with apple–orange sauce
35 min.A quick and elegant pork tenderloin recipe with a bright apple–orange sauce. The meat stays perfectly pink and juicy thanks to precise low-temperature cooking, while the microwave-softened apple creates a silky, balanced sauce. Easy, fast and ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Recipe by Carlo
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Gnocchi with saffron asparagus cream and seared prawns
20-25 minA quick and elegant dish you can prepare at the last minute: homemade gnocchi coated in a saffron asparagus cream and finished with seared prawns and a touch of cognac. This recipe works beautifully even with frozen asparagus and frozen prawns, delivering full flavor, creaminess, and a restaurant-quality result in under 25 minutes. Perfect for those evenings when you want something special without spending hours in the kitchen.A quick and elegant dish you can prepare at the last minute: homemade gnocchi coated in a saffron asparagus cream and finished with seared prawns and a touch of cognac. This recipe works beautifully even with frozen asparagus and frozen prawns, delivering full flavor, creaminess, and a restaurant-quality result in under 25 minutes. Perfect for those evenings when you want something special without spending hours in the kitchen.A quick and elegant dish you can prepare at the last minute: homemade gnocchi coated in a saffron asparagus cream and finished with seared prawns and a touch of cognac. This recipe works beautifully even with frozen asparagus and frozen prawns, delivering full flavor, creaminess, and a restaurant-quality result in under 25 minutes. Perfect for those evenings when you want something special without spending hours in the kitchen.
Recipe by Carlo
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How to Make Garganelli by Hand
Garganelli are a traditional egg-pasta shape from Emilia-Romagna. They look similar to penne, but you can always recognize them by the ridges on the outside and the small “flap” created when the pasta sheet is rolled around a stick.
They require only two simple tools: a ridged garganelli board (or a gnocchi board) and a small dowel or stick.Recipe by Carlo
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Broccoli and Leek Cream Soup
40 min.A smooth and naturally creamy broccoli and leek soup, made without flour or butter. The potato gives perfect body while keeping the flavour clean and bright. Simple, healthy and ideal for a comforting weeknight meal.
Recipe by Carlo
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Crepes with ragù, ricotta and béchamel
This recipe perfectly reflects the centuries-old culinary exchange between France and Italy. The crespelle recall the French crêpes, the béchamel is a cornerstone of French technique, and the ragù firmly belongs to the Italian tradition.
During the Renaissance, the French court and the Medici family in Florence influenced one another profoundly: chefs, techniques and ingredients travelled between the two worlds, laying the foundations of a true early fusion cuisine.
These crespelle embody that meeting point — French elegance, Italian depth of flavor, and a comforting balance that still feels timeless.Recipe by Carlo
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Whole Wheat Fusilloni with Silky Potato Cream and Baby Squid
50 minsInspired by the traditional Neapolitan “pasta e patate,” this coastal reinterpretation pairs whole wheat fusilloni with a silky potato cream and tender baby squid, finished with lemon and fresh herbs for an elegant, modern twist.
Recipe by Carlo
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Spaghetti with Kale Pesto, Almonds, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Crispy Leaves
35 mins, excluding kale washing and boilingThis rustic yet elegant spaghetti dish combines the earthy flavor of Tuscan kale with the sweetness of almonds and sun-dried tomatoes. The creamy kale pesto coats each strand of pasta, while crispy kale leaves and chili threads add a beautiful contrast of texture and color. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of Parmigiano complete this simple, vibrant, and deeply satisfying Italian recipe — perfect for a cozy dinner or to impress your guests with a touch of Tuscan flair.
Recipe by Carlo
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Semi-Whole Focaccine with Pink Himalayan Salt
There’s something magical about freshly baked focaccine — soft inside, lightly crisp on the edges, and brushed with good olive oil and a pinch of salt. This version is made with stone-ground tipo 1 flour, which gives them more flavor and character than plain white flour, without being heavy like a fully wholemeal dough.
They rise slowly overnight for better digestibility and a deeper aroma, and just before baking they’re pressed with fingertips, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and topped with pink Himalayan salt. Simple, rustic and irresistible — the kind of bread you can eat warm, just as it is, without needing anything on top.The mix of wholemeal flour, rye, chestnut flour and soaked seeds gives them a rustic character, while honey and malt gently boost the yeast and add a golden crust. They’re healthy — but not the kind of “healthy bread” that tastes like sawdust. They stay soft inside, with a crisp crust and a natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with cheese, cured meats or simply good extra virgin olive oil.
Recipe by Carlo
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Whole Grain Seeded Rolls with Honey, Malt & Chestnut Flour
There’s something deeply satisfying about baking real bread — the kind made with whole, stone-ground flour, slow fermentation, and ingredients that still taste of the earth. These rolls are inspired by traditional Tuscan baking: no refined flour, no shortcuts, just honest ingredients, long rest, and deep flavor.
The mix of wholemeal flour, rye, chestnut flour and soaked seeds gives them a rustic character, while honey and malt gently boost the yeast and add a golden crust. They’re healthy — but not the kind of “healthy bread” that tastes like sawdust. They stay soft inside, with a crisp crust and a natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with cheese, cured meats or simply good extra virgin olive oil.Recipe by Carlo
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Duck Breast with Pomegranate and Vinsanto Reduction
30-35 min.Duck breast has long been a classic of French cuisine, celebrated for its rosy tenderness and rich flavor. Over the years it has also become popular in Italian kitchens, where local chefs embrace it with Mediterranean pairings. This recipe adds a distinctly Tuscan twist: a sweet-and-savory reduction of pomegranate and Vin Santo, the region’s iconic dessert wine. The result is a dish that feels both elegant and comforting — a bridge between French refinement and Italian warmth.
Recipe by Carlo










