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Debra (USA: OR) (2011/05/31):
Description:
One of the hallmarks of life in the Tuscan countryside is hearty fare that warms the soul as well as the body. Robust, honest, and flavorful, the food from the land of the Five Brothers has the power to bring friends and family closer together and to banish the tensions of the working day. Stews, roasts, piping-hot pasta dishes and soups you can practically eat with a fork are mainstays of the Tuscan kitchen. It is food that expresses beautifully the Five Brothers passion for eating well and living well, the same passion that inspired the exquisite sauces that bear the Five Brothers name and that you'll find at the heart of many of the recipes that follow.The four menus that appear herein differ considerable from one another. But they all share the Tuscan passion for quality ingredients elegantly prepared and shared in good company. While each of these menus has been assembled with care to provide a balance of flavors, textures and colors, you're sure to find that the full-bodied main dishes at the heart of these meals such as LASAGNA ALLA FIORENTINA or the RISOTTO CON PANCETTA, are sufficient to satisfy hungry friends and family members on their own. And the appetizers and salads you'll find here, such as the CROSTINI CON RICOTTA ALLE VERDURE or the ANTIPASTO MISTO, will evoke warm smiles whether they're served by themselves as an afternoon snack or as part of a multi-course dinner served to a large gathering. And when it's time to really celebrate with good cheer, good friends and a gala meal, the festive brunch at the end will fit the bill with ease; this is one menu that should be savored from soup to nuts (or in this case, from crostini to biscotti). So whether you're entertaining a large gathering of friends or preparing a quick meal for the family, indulge yourself and your loved ones with these soothing and delectable samplings of CUCINA TOSCANA - the original comfort food.
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