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Savory Ricotta Zucchini Tart

I have learned to really appreciate savory tarts or pies the past few years, and often make different variations using vegetables with eggs and cheese as a binder. This...

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Bietole Stems au Gratin

We love greens of any type, so I am always on the lookout for fresh, locally grown greens on market days. I recently bought a huge bunch of bietole,...

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Apple Crostata

I firmly believe that just like every woman needs a little black dress, that we all need a “go to dessert”. You know when someone calls at the last...

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Umbrian Fava Bean Bread Salad

I must admit that although I had never tasted a fava bean for most of my life, once I did I fell in love with it’s subtle flavor and...

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Fried Zucchini Flowers

I love zucchini flowers but have not been able to get my hands on any until we came back here to Umbria. They actually sell them in the grocery...

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Fava Beans With Mushrooms And Pancetta

I know I may be a little heavy with the fava bean recipes lately but they are only in season for such a short period of time that I...

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Fresh Plum Crostata

I bought an entire bag full of gorgeous blush colored plums recently at our local street market in Deruta intending to make jam. In Italy it is frowned upon...

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Apricot Almond Slices

I was expecting guests one day and needed to whip up something sweet to offer them with coffee. I often make a crostata, either with jam or with fresh...

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Zucchini Salad

Fresh zucchini can generally be bought year round but when the local zucchini first appear in the markets I find myself buying them often for everything from light soups,...

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Penne Pasta With Porcini & Pancetta

We were in Florence recently and stopped off at the amazing central market there where you can find almost any Italian ingredient you could possibly want. We spied fresh...