Category Archives: Gluten Free

Risotto con Funghi Freschi – Risotto with Fresh Mushrooms

by chefbikeski Posted on January 28, 2016

On our late summer and fall tours, whether we are hiking in the Dolomites or cycling through Tuscany, a wide array of lovely mushrooms appears on our dinner menus or impresses us as we visit an outdoor market. The varieties … Continue reading →

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Insalata di Barbabietola con Mele e Formaggio di Capra – Beet, Apple and Goat Cheese Salad

by chefbikeski Posted on January 10, 2016

One of my Christmas gifts this year was Lidia Bastianich’s new cookbook, “Lidia’s Mastering the Art of Italian Cuisine”.  This is a great addition to my library of Italian cookbooks, with a comprehensive overview of ingredients and techniques. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Cooking in Italy – Barley Soup from Sudtirol

by chefbikeski Posted on November 29, 2015

Another regional recipe from our favorite chef from Sudtirol, Michael Seehauser. Michael has worked with several of our groups during our hiking tours and cycling excursions in Trentino-Alto Adige, and we’re including a class with him next season on our … Continue reading →

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Honey Roasted Parsnips – Sudtirol Cooking Class

by chefbikeski Posted on November 7, 2015

During a recent private cycling tour through Italy’s Trentino-Alto Adige region, we had the opportunity to learn about this region’s amazing cuisine under the guidance of Sudtirol chef Michael Seehauser. We gathered at a remote mountain rifugio north of Bolzano … Continue reading →

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Insalata di Cavolo Nero, Mele, Noce e Speck

by chefbikeski Posted on March 16, 2015

In the mood for a hearty winter salad, the flavor combinations here came to me one night as I drifted off to sleep after spending a day researching the foods of Trentino-Alto Adige for our upcoming custom cycling tours through … Continue reading →

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