Vegetarians, look away.
In several Magazine Mondays posts I’ve mentioned what a wonderful article that appeared in the March 2009 Food & Wine issue called “How to Cook Like you Own an Italian Villa“.
I’ve tried pretty much all the recipes from that article and loved them all. I would have to say that by far, the family favourite, is the Balsamic and Rosemary-Marinated Florentine Steak. One of Tuscany’s most famous “dishes” is the Bistecca alla Fiorentina.
In North America, steak is a way of life in some parts but I know that when I’ve been in Italy, there doesn’t seem to be the same focus on barbecuing meat (at least not among my family). However, I have had many people in Italy tell me that if I’m ever in Tuscany, I should take the time to try the authentic Bistecca alla Fiorentina. My understanding is that what makes this particular steak so special is the meat, which comes from the Chianina breed of cattle.
The first time that I tried the recipe I was a bit intimidated because I’ve never cooked a steak this large (three pounds). But I gamely made the trek to my butcher and lugged my three-pound porterhouse home. After marinating it overnight, we grilled it up and finished it in the oven.
Needless to say we were in carnivore heaven! I cannot recommend this recipe highly enough!
It being another edition of Magazine Mondays, I’m happy to be joined by the following people who tackled a recipe in their magazine pile:
Margaret of Tea and Scones made Apple Blueberry Cake Cups for Two from Taste of Home.
Wandering Coyote of ReTorte made Sour Cream Ice Cream from Gourmet.
Elizabeth of Musings of The Waspy Redhead made Bulgur Salad from Cooking Light.
Have a great week, everyone!
Ciao!
15 comments
Margaret ortigo
Ivonne – that is one HUGE steak. That MIGHT feed my son….
Looks dellicious and cooked just right.
joey
That is one handsome steak! My hubby will definitely want to make this!
Penny
Hi Ivonne
I just returned from a trip to Tuscany and my last night in Florence I ordered this! I was surprised at how good it was. It was also interesting that they did not ask me how I would like it cooked as I guess medium/rare is how they usually serve it. Maybe that was just that restaurant.
It was delicious!
Valérie
My my my, that is one good-looking hunk of meat!
Patricia Scarpin
This would put a huge smile on my husband’s face, Ivonne!
Natashya
So tender and juicy!
Sarah Bell
Actually drooling!! I’m getting married next year and my hubby to be and I would love to go to Italy. Is there anywhere you could recommend that’s a bit out of the way but not too secluded and they can understand English! We are intending to have a go at learning some Italian before we go though!
Nazca
ooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhh mmmmmmyyyyyyyy…. *rushes to get his knife and fork*
Abby
Dreeeamy. We grilled steak over the weekend; my first since last summer. Now I want this! And it will last me until next summer, at that size!
Claudia Haas
The carnivores here are drooling. It is gorgeous and i have read recipes about that. Now, that you made it, I may tackle it. And invite people over to eat! Gorgeous photo!
Irene
HELLO, BABY!
Jenny
That is one big piece of meat. I am not even close to being vegetarian so it looks fabulous.
Daniela Restrepo
Did someone mention Balsamic and Rosemary-Marinated Florentine Steak?
What time should I get there?
Tamy ~ 3 Sides of Crazy
I MUST have that steak. I almost tried my knife and fork on the computer screen.
darnold23
I’ll be offering up some Brazilian Black Bean Soup from Cuisine At Home for this week’s Magazine Monday. I hope you will come check it out.