PICI ALL’ AGLIONE | PICI PASTA WITH GARLIC SAUCE Aglione (Elephant Garlic) are not simply “big” garlic cloves, but a typical Tuscan variety of the garlic family. The scientific name is Allium ampeloprasum var. holmense and its uniqueness is not only the size (see the cork for reference!!) but also the particularly pleasant and mild taste, as compared to common …

SCHIACCIATA CON UVA | FOCACCIA WITH GRAPES Ingredients Makes 6 servings 1 kg (~2.2 lbs) of eggplant 2 eggs 3 Tbsp of flour Salt 2 Tbsp of milk (as needed) Oil for frying 300 gr. of fresh tomatoes, peeled OR 1 14 oz. can of crushed tomatoes 250 gr. of mozzarella, thinly sliced Freshly ground black pepper 125  gr. (1 …

Parmigiana di Melanzane | Eggplant Parmesan Ingredients Makes 6 servings 1 kg (~2.2 lbs) of eggplant 2 eggs 3 Tbsp of flour Salt 2 Tbsp of milk (as needed) Oil for frying 300 gr. of fresh tomatoes, peeled OR 1 14 oz. can of crushed tomatoes 250 gr. of mozzarella, thinly sliced Freshly ground black pepper 125  gr. (1 cup) …

Pomodori Gratinati | Baked Tomatoes Ingredients Makes 6 servings 8 ripe and firm tomatoes 200 gr. white bread with crusts removed Parsley 2 tbsp capers 2 cloves of garlic 2 anchovy filets 3 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the tomatoes in large slices about 1/2 inch in thickness (or in half if …

Dolce con le Prugne | Plum Cake Ingredients 500 g (4 c) flour 3 eggs 200 g (1 c) sugar 200 g (7 oz) butter, room temperature 1 tsp baking powder Zest of 1 large lemon 300 g (approx. 1 c) plum jam (note: if you can’t find plum jam in your local store, there are many simple recipes online, …

Rotolo di Verdure | Vegetable Roll Ingredients Makes 6 servings DOUGH 3 1/2 tbsp (50 g) butter 3 1/2 oz (100 g) ricotta cheese 1 2/3 cup (200 g) flour salt FILLING 3/4 lb (500 g) swiss chard (or spinach or mixed greens) A little less than 1/4 lb (100 g) chicory (optional) 2 cloves of garlic 3 Tbsp extra …

Pesto di Fave | Fava Bean Pesto Ingredients Makes 6-8 servings 1 clove of garlic, peeled 10 fresh mint leaves 200 g of shelled fava or broad beans (about 1 kg, or 2.2 lbs, with shell) 1 pinch salt 25 g grated pecorino cheese (about 1/4 cup) 25 g grated Parmigiano Reggiano (about 1/4 cup) 4 tbsp extra virgin olive …