Risotto alle arselle – Risotto with clams
Ingredients for 4 people 2.5 lb (1.2 kg) clams 14 oz (400 g) rice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2…
Fettunta – Toasts with olive oil
Ingredients for 4 people 8 slices of day-old country bread extra-virgin olive oil garlic salt and black pepper Method Toast…
Panzanella – Bread and tomato salad
This is a typical Tuscan dish, real humble peasant fare, yet wonderfully aromatic If possible, best to use good country…
Fried eggs with San Miniato white truffle
Ingredients for 1 person 2 freshly laid eggs 1 small San Miniato white truffle light extra-virgin olive oil salt Method…
Zuppa Pisana – Pisa Style Soup
Ingredients for 6 people 1 lb (500 g) fresh “piattelle” beans 1 stalk celery, finely chopped day-old country bread 1…
Pinolata – Pine Nut Cake
Ingredients for 6 people 10 oz (300 g) plain flour (preferably of the “00” variety) 8 oz (250 g) sugar…
Cecìna – Baked chick pea flour
The “cecìna” is a flatbread of sorts, composed of chick pea flour and water, olive oil and salt (and a…
Torta coi bischeri – Chocolate and rice tart
Ingredients for 8 people For three fillings: 7 oz (200 g) rice Cinnamon (optional) 7 oz (200 g) dark chocolate…
Schiacciata di Pasqua – Easter Cake
Ingredients for 6 people 1 lb (500 g) plain flour (preferably of the “00” variety) 7 oz (200 g) sugar…
Pappa al pomodoro – Bread and tomato Porridge
Ingredients for 4 people 14 oz (400 g) tomatoes (preferably of the Pisanello variety), peeled and seeds removed 2-3 cloves…
Fagioli al fiasco – Beans in a flask
Ingredients for 4 people 2 lb (1 kg) fresh white beans extra-virgin olive oil 1 sprig of sage 3 cloves…
Bordatino alla Pisana – Pisa style cornmeal soup
Ingredients for 4 people 2.5 pints (1.5 litres) bean cooking stock with a few beans 3.5 fl oz (100 ml)…