tuscan menu

What is on the Tuscan oven menu?

The Tuscan Oven menu offers 4 different cheeses, 6 delicious meats, including prosciutto and Italian sausage, 14 fresh vegetables, herbs and specialties such as anchovies, pesto, capers and pineapple. After dinner, choose from a tempting variety of Italian desserts, gelatos and more.

Who is behind Tuscan restaurant?

Since the late 80’s, Miguel Carranza, head chef and owner, worked in some of New York City’s finest kitchens. Along with his two children and his wife, the Carranza family now works in their own! Now with two locations in Sicklerville and Sewell, Tuscan is closer to your home than ever before.

What makes Tuscan food so special?

Another glorious feature of Tuscan food is the array of cured meat and cold cuts (salumi e affettati) that are used as starters or in sandwiches. Top products come from locally bred pigs like the Grigio or Cinta Senese.

What are the best antipasti in Tuscan cooking?

And the kings of all Tuscan antipasti are the crostini coi fegatini, slices of toasted or grilled bread topped with chicken liver paté. You’ll usually find them on menus referred to as crostini toscani. Delicate and moreish, they are mostly made using springy Tuscan bread. Toppings vary from the simple to the sublime.

What are traditional Tuscan dishes?

Some of the most famous versions of trippa dish are: Trippa alla Fiorentina (the original trippa from Florence), Trippa alla Romano from Rome, Trippa alla Veneto from the Venice Region, Trippa alla Abruzzo from the Abruzzo region, Trippa alla Milanese from Milan, Trippa alla Tocana from the Tuscany Region …

What is the flavor of Tuscany?

Taste and Aroma: Rich, sweet, fresh and peppery. Uses: All purpose blend great on pasta, chicken, vegetables, fish, salad and bread. Fun Fact: It is appropriate that Tuscany, the origin of the renaissance movement, is responsible for this inspired spice blend!

What are Tuscan ingredients?

8 Quintessentially Tuscan IngredientsTuscan bread. This salt-free loaf features a hard crust and soft crumb that wonderfully complements the regional cuisine, letting the vibrant flavors shine. ... Pine nuts. ... Beans. ... Brigidini. ... Testaroli. ... Extra-virgin olive oil PGI. ... Bistecca alla fiorentina. ... Lardo di Colonnata PGI.

Is Tuscany a state?

Tuscany, Italian Toscana, regione (region), west-central Italy. It lies along the Tyrrhenian and Ligurian seas and comprises the province (provinces) of Massa-Carrara, Lucca, Pistoia, Prato, Firenze, Livorno, Pisa, Arezzo, Siena, and Grosseto. Tuscan countryside, Monteriggioni, Italy.

What is the difference between Tuscan and Mediterranean?

The Difference Between Tuscan And Mediterranean Styles While Tuscan styles are borrowed specifically from Italy, Mediterranean decor celebrates elements from other cultures including Spanish, Moroccan, and Greek.

What is the difference between Tuscan and Italian seasoning?

Tuscan seasoning and Italian seasoning are basically the same, only Tuscan seasoning is a bit more peppery. For more Tuscan flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder to the Italian seasoning substitute recipe below. How can you make store bought pasta sauce taste better?

What does Tuscan mean in English?

a native or inhabitant of TuscanyDefinition of Tuscan (Entry 1 of 2) 1 : a native or inhabitant of Tuscany. 2a : the Italian language as spoken in Tuscany. b : the standard literary dialect of Italian.

What is Tuscany famous for?

Tuscany is known for its landscapes, history, artistic legacy, and its influence on high culture. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and of the foundations of the Italian language.

What color is Tuscany?

The colors of Tuscany draw on the warm landscape, geography, and crops. Color names such as sunflower yellow, olive green, and eggplant, reflect the colors of Tuscany fields. It's no surprise that much of Tuscany-style decor revolves around the kitchen and dining room when so many of the colors are derived from food.

What language is spoken in Tuscany?

Standard ItalianStandard Italian is based on Tuscan, specifically on its Florentine dialect, and it became the language of culture throughout Italy due to the prestige of the works by Dante Alighieri, Petrarch, Giovanni Boccaccio, Niccolò Machiavelli, and Francesco Guicciardini.

Is Tuscany Italy expensive?

It's no surprise that one of the most popular regions of Italy is also one of the most expensive. Between accommodation, food and sites, you can really burn through the euros on a trip to Tuscany. But the good news is that it doesn't have to be that way – it is possible to travel Tuscany on the cheap.

Does Tuscany have snow?

Snowfall in the cities is a very rare occurrence, the valleys and low lying hills is rare and normally doesn't last long - though a word of caution, ice and slick roads are possible in all areas of Tuscany.

Appetisers

Antipasti are an important, and delicious, part of the menu in Tuscany. And the kings of all Tuscan antipasti are the crostini coi fegatini, slices of toasted or grilled bread topped with chicken liver paté. You’ll usually find them on menus referred to as crostini toscani. Delicate and moreish, they are mostly made using springy Tuscan bread.

Cured meat

Another glorious feature of Tuscan food is the array of cured meat and cold cuts (salumi e affettati) that are used as starters or in sandwiches. Top products come from locally bred pigs like the Grigio or Cinta Senese. They are the perfect match for a glass of Chianti wine.

Primi piatti – The first course

As in the rest of Italy, you’ll find plenty of pasta, which comes in all shapes and sizes. But if you want to stay faithful to Tuscan tradition, try the typical Tortelli alla maremmana (big ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach) or Tortelli di patate from the Mugello area. Pici are another favourite – thick spaghetti typical of the Siena area.

Bistecca and beyond

The renowned Bistecca alla Fiorentina is a thick T-bone (beef) steak cooked traditionally on a wood fire. The size is pretty impressive (600g- 1kg) and it’s only ever served rare. The outside needs to be almost burned while the inside should remain pink and slightly bloody.

Not for the faint hearted

There are some controversial dishes too. Trippa alla Fiorentina (tripe) is much loved by locals. Lampredotto or boiled cows stomach, is a popular sandwich filling in Florence. And in some selected trattoria you can still find Cervello fritto or fried cow brain, a real delicacy.

Soups. The best of wintery Tuscan food

But there is life beyond meat. Tuscany loves its vegetable soups too, most of which use stale Tuscan bread as a base ingredient. These recipes come from a long tradition of country cooking, and are based around the principal of kitchen economy.

What is a tiramisu?

Tiramisu is Italian for “pick-me-up,” and this one is definitely true to its name! My version of the classic Tuscan trifle has both coffee and espresso for layers of java flavor. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

What is the best soup to serve with escarole?

White Bean Soup with Escarole. This escarole and bean soup has become a favorite because it uses kitchen staples, it's packed with healthy ingredients and is a cinch to prepare. If I can't find escarole, I sub fresh spinach at the very end of cooking. —Gina Samokar, North Haven, Connecticut.

Menu

The Tuscan Oven Pizzeria menu features a delicious variety of classic and specialty pizzas. We also offer a delectable selection of homemade appetizers, soups and fresh salads.

Appetizers

Our version of fried mozzarella! Two slices hand crumbed, then laced with olive oil and garlic. Increase to three slices $11.50

Salads

Strawberries, walnuts, red onions, bacon. Served with a raspberry vinaigrette.

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served on our flat bread & toasted in the oven. Accompanied with broccoli salad.

Made to Order

Order ahead for pick up or get your food delivered right to your door.

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