Tag Archives: gluten free

Risotto al Tarassaco – Risotto with Dandelion Greens

by chefbikeski Posted on August 4, 2014

With the arrival of spring, and disappearance of snow, mountain meadows in the Altopiano d’Asiago to Trentino abound with many varieties of herbs and wildflowers. These regions in northern Italy that we visit all year round, with our summer bike … Continue reading →

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Crema di Mascarpone con Rabarbaro e Fragole

by chefbikeski Posted on June 5, 2014

We see many mascarpone desserts on our cycling and ski tours in Italy. It is a crucial component of tiramisu, and I use it often in my cooking classes. However, I still am often asked “What is mascarpone?” Here’s the … Continue reading →

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Risotto con Aglio Selvatico e Asparagi – Risotto with Ramps and Asparagus

by chefbikeski Posted on April 29, 2014

When referring to Italian food, most people immediately think of pasta. But Italy is the greatest rice producing nation in Europe, and the Po River valley in Northern Italy is the largest rice producing region in Italy. We enjoy risotto … Continue reading →

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Finocchi con Arance, Melagrana e Noci – Fennel with Orange, Pomegranate and Walnuts

by chefbikeski Posted on January 6, 2014

After the elaborate meals of the holidays, I find lighter fare refreshing. Here is an elegant salad, amazingly simple, requiring only a few wonderful ingredients found throughout Italy during the winter season. We see fennel and pomegranate growing by the … Continue reading →

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Anatra Arrosto con Balsamico

by chefbikeski Posted on December 18, 2013

Venetians themselves are not really meat eaters; their watery surroundings naturally drove them to a seafood based cuisine. However, as you move inland from Venice to the mainland, the low-lying wetlands that exist around the Po, Brenta, and Adige river … Continue reading →

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