Oven cooked chine of pork

roasted pork loin

For this recipe, we will be learning how to prepare an oven-cooked chine of porn, which can also be called as roasted pork loin. This dish is often served for dinner and is quite popular in Italy, especially its cured variant, the Lonzino, which is a type of “salumi” that is made … Read more

Potato flan with white meat ragout

white meat ragout

We recommend pairing Frescobaldi Castiglioni Rosato Toscana wine with this Potato Flan with White Meat Ragout recipe. Serves 6 Ingredients: Flan 13 oz Fresh Ricotta 13 oz potatoes pealed and boiled 1 1/2 cup Olive oil 7 eggs 4 Sage leaves 1/4 Nutmeg Salt and pepper, pinch Ragout 1 carrot chopped 1 … Read more

Mocha Sheet Cake

Mocha Sheet Cake

Recommended wine pairing: Lucente Serves 16 Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 cup butter, melted 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup water 1 tbsp instant espresso 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa … Read more

Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce

Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce

Recommended wine pairing: Pomino Bianco Serves 6 1-1/2 lb large sea scallops, sliced horizontally into 1/2? thickness 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup butter, softened 3 tbsp capers, drained 1-1/2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp grated lemon peel 3 tbsp minced parsley 3 bunches fresh spinach, stemmed, washed … Read more

Caramelized Onion Tart

Caramelized Onion Tart

We recommend pairing Frescobaldi Pomino Bianco DOC wine with this Caramelized Onion Tart recipe. Serves 8-10 This recipe is easy to double for a large crowd Ingredients: 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary leaves 3 tbsp … Read more

Braised Beef Al Sangiovese

Braised Beef

Recommended wine pairing: CastelGiocondo Lamaione Serves: 6 as main course Chef: Donatella Zampoli Ingredients: 3 lb. beef (Brisket cut) 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup butter 1 Bottle Remole Toscana red wine 4 oz. Pancetta 4 cups beef broth 1 celery stalk (finely chopped) 3 large yellow onions 3-4 medium carrots (finely … Read more

Italian Party Planner

Italian food is about a lot more then just ingredients. When people gather to eat in Italy it is not just to settle a hunger or feed an appetite – it’s about celebrating life, friends, family, and culture. People come together to relax, listen to music, drink wine, and enjoy life. And … Read more