Recipes
Simple Tuscan Soup
A hearty vegetable-rich soup takes you to Tuscany with leafy kale, cannellini beans, and even some slices of garlic-rubbed bruschetta to serve.
Kale Pesto Cappelletti with Butternut Squash Sauce
A classic filled pasta shape from Romagna gets a Tuscan twist with homemade kale pesto, topped with butternut squash and sage.
Tomato Pici alle Briciole
This recipe for homemade pici pasta marries two Tuscan favorites: tomatoes with garlic and breadcrumbs.
Sliceable Pappa al Pomodoro
A classic Tuscan recipe for Pappa al Pomodoro gets an update with a golden crust and sliceable shape.
Olive-y Chickpea Crostini
Chickpeas are coated in a salty olive dressing and served warm on top of thick, toasted slices of bread in this crowd-pleasing Tuscan-inspired appetizer.
Aglione Sauce
Often paired with thick pici pasta, this garlicky tomato sauce typical of Tuscany calls for just a few simple ingredients.
October Recipe Contest: Tuscany
Cue up the pici: October's recipe contest theme is Toscana. And yes, there is a winning prize.
Pear Ciambella
This sweet and juicy twist on the classic Italian ring cake is the perfect fall weekend baking project.
Peposo Junipero: Peppery Tuscan Beef Stew with Juniper Berries
Inspired by a rural Siena dinner, this twist on the traditional Tuscan beef stew uses juniper berries in addition to whole black peppercorns and herbs.