Gaia Massai

March 1, 2016

Kid friendly, Family Recipe, Dolce, Merenda, Vegetarian

Torta di ricotta e cioccolato

Gaia Massai

March 1, 2016

Kid friendly, Family Recipe, Dolce, Merenda, Vegetarian

This is a very simple, 4 ingredients cheesecake that has been a family favorite as far as I can remember. Only tricky part is to get your egg whites whipped until they look like thick snow- a little practice and a good electric whisk will do the trick!

Gaia Massai

February 9, 2016

Pane, Merenda, Kid friendly, Traditional Tuscan, Vegetarian, Family Recipe

Schiacciata toscana all'olio

Gaia Massai

February 9, 2016

Pane, Merenda, Kid friendly, Traditional Tuscan, Vegetarian, Family Recipe

If you have been to Tuscany you have already had the pleasure of tasting some schiacciata. And if you travelled with small children they would have been handed a slice of it as soon as you walked in a bakery!

Gaia Massai

January 18, 2016

Kid friendly, Primo Piatto, Traditional Tuscan, Vegetarian, Family Recipe

Farinata con cavolo nero

Gaia Massai

January 18, 2016

Kid friendly, Primo Piatto, Traditional Tuscan, Vegetarian, Family Recipe

During such a cold winter it’s all but natural to turn to earthy, warm comfort food.
This typical rustic Farinata (or porridge) is made with two key winter ingredients- polenta and black kale. It’s pure peasant food- thicker than a soup, it’s a full meal on its own.

Gaia Massai

January 11, 2016

Primo Piatto, Traditional Tuscan, Vegetarian, Kid friendly, Family Recipe

Farrotto ai porcini

Gaia Massai

January 11, 2016

Primo Piatto, Traditional Tuscan, Vegetarian, Kid friendly, Family Recipe

A low gluten, high protein alternative to risotto.

Gaia Massai

January 4, 2016

Family Recipe, Kid friendly

Homemade Baked Chips

Gaia Massai

January 4, 2016

Family Recipe, Kid friendly

A simple, healthy, and delicious alternative to store-bought snacks.

Gaia Massai

January 4, 2016

Family Recipe

Pomodorini in Padella

Gaia Massai

January 4, 2016

Family Recipe

Baked tomatoes with fresh herbs, garlic and olive oil is ideal for pasta or bruschetta.

Gaia Massai

December 17, 2015

Family Recipe, Traditional Tuscan, Vegetarian, Pane, Kid friendly, Merenda

Cecina

Gaia Massai

December 17, 2015

Family Recipe, Traditional Tuscan, Vegetarian, Pane, Kid friendly, Merenda

Cecina is the Tuscan version of the chickpea flatbread, an easy and ancient recipe that goes back to the Etruscans, who were big consumers of chickpeas.

Gaia Massai

November 22, 2015

Secondo, Family Recipe, Vegetarian

Crostata ai funghi

Gaia Massai

November 22, 2015

Secondo, Family Recipe, Vegetarian

Although mushroom picking season is over in Tuscany by November, this month I’d like to bring you the typical autumn smell and flavour of my native woodlands. Fresh porcini are not easily available in Canada, but for this easy and tasty tart, dried porcini offer a good alternative.

Gaia Massai

July 9, 2015

Family Recipe, Vegetarian, Merenda, Kid friendly

Pane, olio e pomodoro

Gaia Massai

July 9, 2015

Family Recipe, Vegetarian, Merenda, Kid friendly

This is an all time favourite kids’ afternoon snack, or merenda (I literally grew up on this)- so quick and comforting, it doesn’t get easier than this.

Gaia Massai

June 24, 2015

Merenda, Kid friendly, Vegetarian, Family Recipe

Sformatini estivi- summer flans

Gaia Massai

June 24, 2015

Merenda, Kid friendly, Vegetarian, Family Recipe

With the warm weather it comes the time for picnics and outdoor dining. This easy to make- and easy to carry- mini flans can be prepared with any summer vegetable but my favorite combination for this time of the year is zucchini and mint.