Juliette Benet

    Juliette Benet is a French freelance writer and cook who loves delicious, seasonal and nutritious food. Having lived and worked in nine countries, she now divides her time between Florence and her work in the international development sector. Founder of the association Buon Cibo Per Tutt*, she enjoys developing locally inspired recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and the connection between food, culture and community.

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    Golden saffron porridge with baked pear, pistachios + tahini cream

    As the days grow colder, this porridge brings warmth to autumn mornings. Topped with cardamom-baked pear, pistachios, pomegranate and tahini cream, it makes a comforting and seasonal breakfast.

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    Recipe: Roasted squash, ricotta + goat’s cheese tart

    Squash stars in a savoury autumn tart with ricotta, goat’s cheese, thyme and a hint of chilli and honey.

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    Recipe: Fig and cardamom almond cake

    A touch of cardamom lifts the fruit with warm notes, creating an elegant dessert that allows the figs to take centre stage.

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    Recipe: Apricot tart with vanilla mascarpone

    Rich mascarpone blended with fresh yoghurt and vanilla balances the natural acidity of the fruit.

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    Tuscan Bircher muesli

    An easy and energizing breakfast for the summer

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    Zucchini, pistachio + lentil salad 

    Dive into this healthy early-summer salad.

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    Strawberry + rose water clafoutis

    This clafoutis is perfect to finish off a spring dinner or at teatime.

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    A spring version of cecina

    This upgraded version of the crispy Tuscan cecina chickpea pancake is the perfect dinner recipe for the spring.

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    Zesty traditional Tuscan white bean soup

    Tangy, spicy and comforting, make this recipe your go-to for the winter.

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