Category Archives: Ricotta

Gnocchi di Ricotta e Barbabietole – Beet and Ricotta Gnocchi

One pasta dish we find no matter where we travel in Italy on our Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine tours – from the Dolomites to Venice, Tuscany to Piedmont to the Amalfi Coast -is gnocchi. Is gnocchi pasta? It is the … Continue reading

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Pansotti al Preboggion con Salsa di Noci

I’ve just returned from a very productive (and very enjoyable) scouting trip to Italy. We are including the Italian Riviera and Cinque Terre to our tour offerings, and are excited to share yet another wonderful Italy destination with our clients. … Continue reading

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Baked Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Guests on our summer cycling and walking tours are enamored when squash blossoms appear on the table – whether stuffed with cheese, topping a pizza, or flavoring a frittata the presentation is always lovely. These blossoms are easily found in … Continue reading

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Gnocchi alla Ricotta Su Pure di Zucca – Ricotta Gnocchi on Pumpkin Puree

I am just back from Italy, closing out our season with a private cycling tour. After our guests leave, I usually spend a few days exploring and researching destinations for future tours. Next season we are hosting a private group … Continue reading

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Caponata Griglia – Grilled Caponata

Caponata, a mixture of eggplant, tomatoes and other vegetables in an agrodolce, is a relish we see throughout Italy as we explore Italy by bike, from Sicily to the Veneto. The sweet and sour flavor combination found in agrodolce, from … Continue reading

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