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A Christmas lunch from Le Marche

Frustingo


Crostini with Truffles and with Ciauscolo, a soft spreadable salami: Cappelletti in meat broth; Vincisgrassi (rich many layered local Lasagne); Fritto Misto all'Ascolana w. large olives stuffed w. nutmeg spiced veal, small lamb chops, vegetables, firm custard cubes; Roast Goose or Rabbit in Porchetta, filled wild fennel, garlic, lardo; Gobbi cardoons layered with a mushroom and meat ragù; Pan Nociato, bread with walnuts, raisins, cloves and Pecorino; Formaggio di Fossa di Talamello; Fresh fruit, dried fruit and nuts; Frustingo cake with dried fruit, nuts, cocoa, rum.  

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