Saffron Pasta with Smoked Butter & Peposo

Saffron Pasta with Smoked Butter & Peposo

Italian cuisine is a journey through flavours and traditions woven together with the country’s history and culture. Among the countless combinations of ingredients and dishes, some recipes stand out for how distinctive they are, and for the story they tell. One...
Beef Sirloin in Chianti Wine Sauce

Beef Sirloin in Chianti Wine Sauce

Beef sirloin in Chianti wine sauce is a dish that pairs the tradition of Italian cooking with the elegance of a great Tuscan wine. This recipe doesn’t just bring out the best in the meat — it brings a bit of history and culture to the table too. The sirloin, one...
Mancini Spaghetti in Cacciucco Broth

Mancini Spaghetti in Cacciucco Broth

Mancini spaghetti cooked in cacciucco broth brings together two proud Italian food traditions: exceptional artisanal pasta and the rich, flavour-packed cacciucco, a classic dish of the Livorno coast in Tuscany. The story of Mancini pasta: Mancini spaghetti is the...
Red Prawn of Mazara: A Prized Ingredient

Red Prawn of Mazara: A Prized Ingredient

With its striking bright red colour and naturally sweet flavour, the red prawn of Mazara del Vallo ranks among the finest crustaceans the Mediterranean has to offer. In recent years it has become one of the most sought-after ingredients on high-end Italian menus,...
Florentine Steak (Bistecca): History & Curiosities

Florentine Steak (Bistecca): History & Curiosities

Famous the world over, bistecca alla fiorentina is one of the true stars of Florentine cuisine — and for many visitors, tasting it is one of the main reasons to book a table in this city. It starts with the cut: a proper bistecca must come from the loin and include...
Lampredotto: A Symbol of Florentine Street Food

Lampredotto: A Symbol of Florentine Street Food

If you’ve walked around Florence and seen locals lining up at small street stalls for a sandwich stuffed with something you can’t quite place, chances are you’ve come across lampredotto — one of the city’s true culinary symbols, and a name with...

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