With a rich climate and an array of timeless ingredients, Tuscany has capitalized on its wealth of produce, delivering stunning cuisine that is famed the world over. In a country renowned for its wonderful food,Tuscany still stands out as offering a little extra.
From wild mushroom bruschetta to Livorno seafood stew, you will find all your Tuscan favourites here. For those with a sweet tooth there's a chapter featuring desserts where delicious offerings like stuffed peaches with amaretto brush shoulders with white tiramisu.
Tuscany is part of a series of books designed to let you discover the wonderfully diverse cuisines of the world. Each title features classic and contemporary recipes that can be made with ingredients that are readily available, offering you the chance to bring to your table tastes and culinary t, raditions enjoyed around the globe.
Introduction
A little history
Tuscan cuisine
Classic ingredients
The importance of simplicity...
...and the seasons
Starters and Soups
Wild mushroom bruschetta
Bread and tomato soup
Traditional bean and cabbage soup
Chickpea soup
Chestnut and pancetta soup
Tuscan summer salad
Ham and salami salad with figs
Artichoke and asparagus salad
Broad bean and pecorino salad
First Courses
Small Tuscan pizzas
Tuscan saltless bread
Flatbread with onion and rosemary
Flat noodles with aubergines and peppers
Penne with sausage sauce
Potato gnocchi with walnut pesto
Spinach and ricotta gnocchi
Mushroom risotto
Polenta with chargrilled vegetables
Second Courses
Livorno seafood stew
Lightly battered and fried fish
Grilled T-bone steak
Roast pork loin
Beef braised in red wine
Marinated and grilled leg of lamb
Stuffed chicken breasts
Veal escalopes with Marsala
Stuffed courgettes and/or aubergines
Potato and fennel bake
Desserts
Stuffed peaches with amaretto
Poached pears in Marsala
Soft chocolate cake
Almond biscuits
Cream dessert with pistachio nuts
White tiramisu with strawberries
Chocolate and nut cake from Siena
Apricot ice cream
Raspberry water ice
Deep-fried pastry ribbons
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