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Tuscan Sample Menu

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A Tuscan Sample Menu, as prepared in our Cooking Classes – by Good Tastes of Tuscany

  • A focus on pasta: Learn traditional and modern pasta-making techniques including stuffed, coloured, and flavoured pasta.
  • Understand how to pair different sauces with various types of pasta.
  • Master handmade pasta: rolling out pici, using the chitarra, and operating pasta machines.
  • Risotto secrets: Discover what makes a great risotto — from the right broths to professional shortcuts that save time and effort.
  • Seasonal Tuscan dishes: Explore winter soups and summer salads that creatively use old bread and fresh, seasonal vegetables.
  • Gnocchi varieties: From dressed to undressed — learn what this means and how to prepare different types of gnocchi during your Florence cooking vacation.

  • Meat, fish & game dishes: Enjoy a variety of traditional Italian dishes featuring perfectly handled game and meats, using every part of the animal with no waste.
  • Creative recipes showcase different cuts and organs, resulting in flavorful and resourceful dishes.
  • Vegetarian-friendly cuisine: The Tuscan cooking class offers a wide range of seasonal vegetable dishes that change with each season.
  • Highlights include zucchini flowers (stuffed, fried, or in risottos and sauces), wild mushrooms, artichokes, black kale, Italian spinach, cabbages, and cannellini beans.
  • Fresh vegetables are used in a variety of ways — from antipasti and crostoni to hearty winter side dishes.

  • Fresh ingredients: The foundation of all Italian cooking is the use of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables — frozen items are rarely used.
  • Seasonal menus: Italian menus change throughout the year to match what is fresh and locally available, and we will explore dishes popular in each season.
  • Antipasti tradition: Each meal begins with antipasti — from simple bruschetta with tomato, garlic, and basil to more refined starters like artichoke salad.
  • Artichoke preparation: Learn how to clean and prepare artichokes like a local, without intimidation.
  • Italian bread & pizza class: Includes step-by-step instructions to make traditional focaccia and authentic Italian pizza.