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| A Taste of Tuscany Our current focus is on the fantastic flavors and recipes of Tuscany, one of the most heavenly places on earth. Recipes Annemaree's Grilled Tuscan Chicken  Annemaree's Stuffed Tuscan Chicken Beans in the Style of Wild Birds Bongo (Chocolate Profiteroles) Calamari in zimino (Stewed Squid) Cavolfiore stufato (Stewed Cauliflower) Chicken Breasts with Ham, Cheese, and Truffles Classic Tuscan Bread Crockpot Tuscan Stew Fette col cavolo nero (Cabbage Crostini) Florentine Artichoke Spread Hazelnut Squares Pane Dorato (Golden Fried Bread) Pane Fresco (Perfect Daily Bread) Piselli novelli in casseruola (Casseroled New Peas) Polpettone e polpette (Meat Loaf and Rissoles) Ragł di carne alla fiorentina (Florentine Meat Sauce) Risotto Porcini Rosticciana Torta salata (Savory Flan) Traditional Foccacia Turkey Risotto Primavera Tuscan Artichoke and Pepper Pie Tuscan Bean Salad Tuscan Bean Soup Tuscan Biscotti Tuscan Bruschetta Tuscan Cheesecake Tuscan Cream Cheese Spread Tuscan Crostini Tuscan Crostini Timmons Tuscan Fried Chicken Tuscan Grilled Chicken Tuscan Grilled Pork Chops Tuscan Potato Salad Tuscan Pudding Tuscan Pudding Timmons Tuscan Roasted Leg of Lamb Tuscan Steak with Sundried Tomatoes Tuscan-Style Greens Tuscan-Style Pork Roast Tuscan Turkey Cutlets Tuscan White Bean Salad with Salami and Red Onion Tuscan White Bean Salad with Tuna and Red Onion Valigette (Beef Rolls) Zuccoto Books  Under the Tuscan Sun: At Home in Italyby Frances Mayes A beautifully written book about life and food in Tuscany, Under the Tuscan Sun is filled with wonderfully evocative vignettes about Tuscan life and Mayes' experiences renovating a Tuscan villa. While more about the renovation experience than brilliant insight into the culture or food of Tuscany, there are plenty of wonderful spots for the foodlover. Many of the recipes do grasp the essence of Tuscany, and the book makes for a great escape, especially in the middle of a cold and dreary winter.  Tuscany, the Beautiful Cookbook : Authentic Recipes from the Provinces of Tuscanyby Lorenza De'Medici Stucchi One of the most beautiful books ever written about Tuscany, this book is overflowing with stunning photographs and marvelous recipes. A truly marvelous way to steep yourself in the flavors of Tuscany and really be able to create authentic Tuscan dishes in your own kitchen. A must-own for anyone who loves Tuscany or Tuscan cuisine.  The Tuscan Year : Life and Food in an Italian Valleyby Elizabeth Romer One of the most fantastic books about Tuscan cuisine and culture, Elizabeth Romer's excellent story of a year in Tuscany progresses with wonderful detail about each and every season. She shares stories, flavors, information, personalities, and great recipes that really reflect the flavor of Tuscany the whole year round. This is truly a classic in the selection of books about Tuscany and avoids many of the trendy food literature "sameness" of some of the newer books about Tuscany. The timeless nature of the tales and the recipes make it an excellent addition to any collection about Tuscany, or the perfect book to start a collection with.  Tastes of Tuscany : Treasured Family Recipes and Vignettes from the Heartland of Italyby Liana Giovannini Figone This marvelous cookbook is a true glimpse into the food and culture of Tuscany. It reads just like a notebook compiled by a cherished family member and is filled with wonderful recipes, tips, stories, photos, family vignettes, herbal lore, old fashioned sayings, and tons of love. The recipes are simple, but fantastic - Oysters with Italian Ham and Chives, Fried Bread with Cheese Sauce, Peanut Brittle Cake, Stuffed Seafood Cannelloni, "Knock on Wood" Potato Dumplings, Snapper with Italian Bacon, Capers, and Lemon, Prawns with Marsala, Rustic Style Spaghetti Sauce, and many more wonderful dishes. |
