Recipes
Italian wedding soup is a healthy option for meals in any part of the day. Contrary to popular belief, the history of this dish is not rooted in the tradition of serving this soup to the bride and groom on their wedding day. Its actual Italian name is ‘Minestra Maritata’, meaning married soup, due to …
We recommend pairing Frescobaldi Pomino Bianco DOC wine with this Sweet Potato, Bacon and Leek Bread Pudding recipe. Serves 8-12 Ingredients: 6 cups large cubed bread (Challah, Brioche or Sourdough) 2 fresh sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1? cubes 6 strips thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tbsp butter 1 clove garlic, …
Recommended wine pairing: Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG Serves: 6-8 as first course Chef: Donatella Zampoli Ingredients: 1 medium-sized onion- finely chopped 4 oz. extra virgin olive oil 1 sprig of fresh rosemary 4 oz. uncooked prosciutto – diced 1 lb, 2 oz. red borlotti beans (red kidney beans will do) 1 glass Remole Toscana …
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Ingredients: 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese – chopped 1/4-1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup mild salsa 1/4 cup chopped green peppers (optional) Directions: Melt the cheese in a pot on the stove, keeping the heat on low. Add the milk a little at a time until you reach the consistency desired. Add the salsa and the …
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Tuscany’s beautiful landscapes and culture offers the ultimate travel experience. With so many things to see and do, we’ve narrowed down the list to 10 of our favored places to visit. Florence The jewel of Tuscan cities, Florence boasts the Uffizi gallery, which houses such classics as Michelangelo? David and Botticelli? Venus. Beautiful ancient bridges …
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Recommended wine pairing: Montesodi Serves 6 Ingredients 12 loin lamb chops or 6 round bone lamb chops 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary Zest of 1 lemon 3 cloves minced garlic 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 large bunch asparagus, about 1 1/2 lbs Prepare a very hot grill. Combine rosemary, zest and garlic to …
