Flavors of Francesco — 18 Authentic Pugliese Recipes

18 authentic recipes from Puglia, Southern Italy — collected with love by Chef Francesco from the YouTube channel Piatto Pronto.

Inside you'll find the real dishes of Puglia — the ones cooked in homes, not in tourist restaurants. From Focaccia Barese to Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, from Tiella (baked rice, potatoes and mussels) to Pasticciotto Leccese.

Every recipe includes:

— The story behind the dish and its name in Pugliese dialect

— Ingredients with precise measurements for 4 people

— Step-by-step method with the chef's personal tricks

— Wine pairing with the perfect Pugliese wine

— A traditional saying that will make you smile

Recipes included: Focaccia Barese, Sgagliozze, Fennel Seed Taralli, Rustico Leccese, Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Cavatelli with Cacioricotta, Ciceri e Tria, Pancotto, Tiella (Rice, Potatoes & Mussels), Bombette Pugliesi, Octopus in Terracotta Pot, Brasciole al Sugo, Roasted Lamb with Lampascioni, Fava Bean Puree with Chicory, Fava Puree with Cruschi Peppers, Pasticciotto Leccese, Cartellate with Vincotto.

Format: PDF — ready to read on your phone, tablet, computer or print at home.

Measurements are approximate. In Puglia we cook by eye, by heart and with whatever we have. If grandmother never weighed anything and everything came out perfect, trust your instincts.