Gaia’s favorite Recipes 

Here are some of my favourite family recipes, passed down from my mother and grandmother. I'm constantly adding new ones so check back periodically or subscribe to my monthly newsletter to be notified of my latest news, recipes and upcoming events (scroll to the bottom of this pages to sign up).  

 

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Torta di Mele – Extra Moist Italian Apple Cake
Torta di Mele – Extra Moist Italian Apple Cake

A nonna-style Italian apple cake meets apple pudding in this extra-moist, apple-loaded dessert.

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Cannellini Bean Salad with Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Basil and Olive Oil
Cannellini Bean Salad with Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Basil and Olive Oil

A few humble ingredients transformed by time and good olive oil: cannellini beans, semi-dried tomatoes and fresh basil.

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Melanzane mediorientali- eggplants with a middle eastern twist
Melanzane mediorientali- eggplants with a middle eastern twist

Eggplants with a middle eastern twist!

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Sformato di spinaci (Spinach flan)- memories of my Tuscan Christmas table
Sformato di spinaci (Spinach flan)- memories of my Tuscan Christmas table

A favorite at my family’s Christmas table growing up.
Humble in looks but rich in taste!

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Pomodori ripieni con patate alla Romana- Roman style stuffed tomatoes
Pomodori ripieni con patate alla Romana- Roman style stuffed tomatoes

A show stopping piatto unico perfect for potlucks and hot summer days!

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Salsa verde
Salsa verde

Simple and versatile sauce for your al fresco summer eating

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Sauteed zucchini and lentils- a jack of all trades
Sauteed zucchini and lentils- a jack of all trades

A most versatile, dinner saver combination of lentils and zucchini

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Chips di Ceci- Chickpea Chips
Chips di Ceci- Chickpea Chips

A healthy, protein packed snack!

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Fagioli in bruschetta- quick summer Tuscan bean spread
Fagioli in bruschetta- quick summer Tuscan bean spread

A simple, versatile summer Tuscan spread from the Italian “bean-eaters”!

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Cantucci- Almond biscotti
Cantucci- Almond biscotti

Cantucci di Prato (my hometown!)

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