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Cauliflower

Cavolfiore Rifatto
Cauliflower with Tomato, Rosemary & Fennel Seeds

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Even self-professed cauliflower haters will love this dish, if you can convince them to try it. Read Recipe »

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Pomodori Ripieni
Baked Tomatoes Filled with Rice

These baked tomatoes are quick, easy and make a great accompaniment to meat and fish dishes.

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Fagiolini al pomodoro
Slow-cooked green beans in a tomato sauce

This is one of Tina’s father’s signature dishes. You may say that you like your green beans to be firm and crunchy, but after tasting this dish you may also appreciate their sweet, melt-in-the-mouth quality when slow cooked.

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Fagioli in agrodolce
White beans cooked in rosemary, tomatoand balsamic vinegar

Creamy white beans in a tangy, herby tomato sauce – this is a Greek-style interpretation of the Tuscan fagioli all’uccelletto. These beans are great served hot or cold, either as an antipasto or as a side dish.

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Cipolle ripiene
Stuffed baked onions

Simple flavours – onion and smoked cheese – that combine perfectly for a dish that complements practically all main courses.

Carciofi piccanti
Spicy artichokes

These make a tasty little side dish to have with a main course such as the salt cod in an almond crust.

Fagioli all’uccelletto
Cannellini beans with tomato and herbs

Literally the name means “in the manner of little birds”: this is the way that small birds were cooked up when they were brought home from a morning’s hunting. Cannellini beans are so much nicer…

Cecina
Baked chickpea pancake

There are versions of this all the way up to the French Riviera. In Livorno (Leghorn) it is served as an energy-packed sandwich.

Polpettine di patate
Tuscan potato croquettes

The flavours of the nutmeg, garlic and parsley really stand out in this simple peasant side dish/appetizer.

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