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This is a collection of the most loved Top Recipes here on CiaoFlorentina.

A mix of everything, from cakes to salads and main dishes, these are the Top Recipes that get the most action across all media channels. Hope they will make your favorites list as well. ~ Florentina

How to Make Ricotta Gnocchi or Gnudi from Scratch

September 5, 2017 by Florentina 10 Comments

How to make the best, homemade ricotta gnocchi from scratch, step by step recipe tutorial and quick recipe video!  Classic Florentine dumplings or “ Gnudi “ made with whole milk ricotta cheese instead of potatoes, gnocchi are light and fluffy little pasta pillows with an airy, irresistible texture.  You guys, once you make this recipe I doubt you’ll want to ever go for the store bought variety ever again. So easy to make, you can whip up a batch in 20 minutes while your tomato sauce is ...

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Italian Vegetable Farro Soup

Easy Italian Vegetable Soup with Farro (+Video)

July 28, 2017 by Florentina 3 Comments

Easy Italian Vegetable Soup with farro, cannellini beans, zucchini, leeks and spinach. Kale, escarole and cabbage are also traditional choices, so take your pick of what's in season in your area! Hearty, healthy, comforting, super delicious and good for you, a real immunity soup perfect for the cold winter days!   Italian Vegetable Soup Also going by the name “ Minestrone “ or as i like to call it “ Zuppa di Farro “ this is a  hearty, good for you soup made without any meat, but a ...

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Easy Pizza Margherita Recipe Video

July 13, 2017 by Florentina 1 Comment

How to make an easy, authentic pizza Margherita at home, from scratch with just a few simple ingredients and a pizza stone. Anyone can make this, I promise! Video below! Named after Queen Margherita of Italy as history tells us, Margherita pizza is meant to look like the Italian flag: Red, White and Green. The magic comes from the simplicity of the ingredients here: Red tomato sauce - I use some of my Marinara made with San Marzano tomatoes White Mozzarella di Bufala cheese -made from ...

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No Bake Mascarpone Cheesecake Recipe

May 18, 2017 by Florentina Leave a Comment

The Best no bake cheesecake recipe made with creamy Mascarpone, a quick blueberry  lime sauce and an easy 3 minute graham cracker crust! Like a Tiramisu but faster and simpler!   Perfect for Christmas, Easter, Summer or a random Tuesday! just because it is so delicious and easy to make in no time!   If you are a fan of my Italian Lemon Olive Oil Cake then you will also love this one. It is somewhat of an unpretentious quick riff on that.   I actually made this beauty without any ...

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Burrata Strawberry Balsamic Salad Recipe

April 5, 2017 by Florentina Leave a Comment

The perfect salad for two made with creamy Italian burrata cheese topped with the sweetest strawberries, fragrant basil and lemon balm then drizzled in a homemade balsamic glaze made with honey and no sugar. If you aren’t in the mood for burrata, I’ll insist you still make this with a creamy goat cheese instead. That balsamic glaze is absolutely divine over a few other combinations as well. Like tomatoes, cucumbers and feta, think chilled juicy watermelon, arugula (rocket), baby spinach and ...

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Rustic Crusty Bread Recipe

Rustic Italian Crusty Bread Recipe Video

December 9, 2016 by Florentina 200 Comments

Easy and quick Italian rustic crusty bread at home, no knead, no machine, no dutch oven, with only 2 hour rise time. Made by hand, with active dry instant yeast, flour and water and baked on a hot pizza stone.  I made us the perfect bread for soups, stews, bruschetta and to use for sandwiches / panini all week long. A spin on my Italian pizza dough, except I use warm water to make the bread. Mix together flour, salt and instant yeast and let it rise for 2 hours. Yes, just 2 hours for ...

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Tomato Tart Recipe with Goat Cheese & Puff Pastry

Tomato Tart Recipe with Goat Cheese & Puff Pastry

August 17, 2016 by Florentina 10 Comments

A simple tomato tart recipe made with flaky puff pastry sheets covered in whipped goat cheese, then layered with the finest heirloom tomatoes and fresh herbs.  A sheet of store bought puff pastry, a creamy goat cheese that I whipped in my food processor with a little olive oil, plus freshly picked heirloom tomatoes and herbs. Seriously, the easiest tomato tart recipe you will ever make! I beg to argue it s also the best, but hey I might be a little partial so don’t take my word for it, ...

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Seafood Spaghetti Recipe ( Spaghetti Frutti di Mare )

Frutti di Mare Recipe ( Seafood Spaghetti )

August 2, 2016 by Florentina 23 Comments

The ultimate spaghetti Frutti di Mare recipe, made with baby clams, mussels, squid and shrimp in a thick red Arrabiata sauce. Fra Diavolo style seafood spaghetti, better than your favorite Italian restaurant.  A very popular Italian pasta dish meaning " fruit of the sea ", made with the freshest seafood you can get your hands on.  This fancy looking dinner is one of the easiest, most impressive meals you can have on the table in 30 minutes on a Tuesday. I swear on my saffron!  I chose wild ...

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Tomato Bruschetta Recipe ( Italian Bruschetta )

Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

August 1, 2016 by Florentina 5 Comments

How to make easy tomato bruschetta, the authentic Italian appetizer with fresh basil, plus lots of toppings ideas! Before I get super excited about this to die for heirloom tomato bruschetta, I’d like to elaborate a little on the subject. Why? Because there seems to be a lot of confusion out there.  So, what is bruschetta ? A grilled slice of crusty bread rubbed with garlic and brushed with a good extra virgin olive oil, then topped with your favorite things. In my case: heirloom ...

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Best Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Best Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe

July 20, 2016 by Florentina 34 Comments

Hands down the best vegetarian stuffed peppers recipe ever, easy, hearty and healthy made with wild mushrooms and arborio risotto rice Italian style. Cooked in a San Marzano tomato sauce, can be finished on the stove top, in the oven or even your crock pot. You guys, I’m just here to talk about what is the best stuffed peppers recipe of all time! I swear on my saffron, they are irresistible! I totally realize the thermometer shows like 95”F outside, but seriously, who doesn’t love good ...

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