Creamy artichoke soup

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This is an adapted version of a traditional Jewish-Italian Purim dish.

Crunchy brussels sprouts with hazelnuts

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They key to enjoying them is not to overcook them! This recipe keeps them crunchy and tasty.

Buckwheat crepes with squash and chestnuts

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This warming fall recipe combines the sweetness of chestnuts, leek and squash with the nutty taste of buckwheat.
Buckwheat crepes

Buckwheat crepes with ricotta and spinach

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These delicious crepes are a great alternative to pasta. You can make them hours in advance and assemble them just before warming and serving.

Braised fennel, pomegranate and orange

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A colourful side dish for the fall!

Gnudi – “naked” ricotta and spinach dumplings

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These are called "naked" dumplings since they are like ricotta and spinach ravioli without their pasta "clothing". They are easy to make and delicious!

Minestrone alla Genovese ~ Silky vegetable soup with basil pesto

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This soup is almost too solid to be called a soup. Its flavours are very rich, with the mushrooms and basil really adding a great depth of flavour.

Certaldo Onion Soup

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Our local town, Certaldo, had been famous for almost a thousand years for its delicious red onions. A group of local farmers has been growing them and popularising them again. They are used in many dishes. One of the most popular is this simple, warming soup.

Acquacotta – a delicious vegetable soup

This is an adapted version of a traditional Jewish-Italian Purim dish.

Pasta with broccoli

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This is a quick, healthy and tasty dish originally from southern Italy which has many possible variations (some add anchovies, some boil the broccoli in the pasta water etc).