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Tuscan Kale: Raw Cavolo Nero Pesto

by Gaiaherbs, vegetables November 3, 2016August 30, 2017No Comments

Raw cavolo nero pesto is a fantastic way to make use of Tuscan kale, which is in season during the fall and winter months. Great in pastas and potato dishes, you will love it on crostini and bruschettas as well. Cavolo nero (Tuscan kale) is a common staple in any Tuscan pantry. It’s the main ingredient …

Pumpkin Bruschetta with Tuscan aromatic herbs

by Gaiabread, herbs, recipes October 27, 2016October 27, 2016No Comments

This pumpkin bruschetta with Tuscan aromatic herbs is a simple and tasty recipe for fall. Toasted whole wheat bread is topped with roasted pumpkin, made special by a unique mix of rosemary, sage and elicrisio. When fall takes hold, the fields in the Florentine countryside abound with different varieties of pumpkins. That’s why pumpkin is a …