Carlo Florence chef

  • Tuscan Farro soup with beans

    30 min.
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    “Minestra di farro” is a super tasty soup and a healthy combination of legumes ancient grain and extra virgin olive oil.
    Beloved in Tuscany it proves that taste and health can often go well together.

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  • Ciambella romagnola

    50 min.
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    Some dishes immediately have the power to evocate memories.. this is one of those. When I was a young kid my grandma used to make it when I visited her on the Adriatic coast. That was a great breakfast. My grandma used lard as an ingredient, I used butter and replaced half of the sugar with a whole brown one, making it darker, a bit healthier, and with a pleasant licorice taste.
    It”s a quick and easy dish, I even cook it in the air fryer to do it faster!

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  • Homemade orecchiette

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    Orecchiette mon amour: a milestone of the Italian cuisine, making them by hand is not difficult if you are not in a hurry, plus it’s fun and relaxing. 

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  • Fried zucchini flowers

    20 mins. plus the batter rest time
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    One of the starters or side dishes preferred by many Italians, they are light and crunchy and they immediately remind our summer meals under the porch.

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  • Risotto with asparagus and almonds

    60 min.
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    A gourmet detox dish: Risotto with asparagus and dry roasted almonds…a diet with a style

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  • Homemade pappardelle with duck sauce

    240 mins
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    Pappardelle with duck sauce is a perfect Sunday dish, rich in taste, it’s a traditional yet current dish. 

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  • Gnocchi with fava beans and pancetta

    30 min.
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    There is no spring in Tuscany without fava beans!
    Fava beans with Pecorino is my favorite spring appetizer but there are also many other ways to enjoy fava beans, such as gnocchi.

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  • Baccalà alla livornese (salted cod ala Livornese)

    40 mins.
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    Salted cod, once a cheap fish, became one of the main characters of the Tuscan and Italian cuisine, this version balances a crunchy cod fried in olive oil with a juicy tomato sauce.

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  • Grandma’s rolls

    25 min.
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    When I was a teenager, often my grandmother made me these turkey rolls with cheese, ham, and sage, when I went to visit her.
    She accompanied them with roasted potatoes. This dish always brings good memories.

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  • A light jam tart

    70 min. plus the dough rest time
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    Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and I usually have a traditional Italian breakfast.
    My favorite choice is a jam tart. As I have it regularly for breakfast I invested some time in making it to reduce fat, sugar and eggs.
    The final result is excellent and, although it would be considered a dietetic tart it’s so crunchy and tasty. It’s important to use a good jam
    Of course jam tarts are also a a great choice for dessert

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