Necci (chestnut crepes) – Toscana Print Prep time 2 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 17 mins Necci are a traditional sweet from the mountain communities in the provinces of Pistoia, Garfagnana and Lunigiana. They have a sweet earthiness about them which marry perfectly with the honey drizzled over them. Creamy ricotta…
Kaiserschmarrn (fluffy pancake with lingonberry jam) – Alto Adige
Kaiserschmarrn (fluffy pancake with lingonberry jam) – Alto Adige Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins A few summers ago, staying in the mountains outside the spa town of Merano in the German-speaking region of Alto-Adige, we discovered Kaiserschmarrn. This fluffy concoction is similar to a sweet…
Crostata alle pesche (fresh peach pie)
Crostata alle pesche (fresh peach pie) Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 55 mins Total time 1 hour 15 mins This is my absolutely favourite summer pie. Typically crostata means a tart made with jam or a pie filled with custard or cream and can be topped with fruit. This version skips…
Pere al vino rosso (pears poached in red wine) – Piemonte
Pere al vino rosso (pears poached in red wine) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 10 mins This is a traditional local dish from Piemonte using the local variety of pear, Martin Sec. The pears are poached in red wine sweetened with sugar and flavoured with…