Category Archives: Franco’s Recipes

Franco Faggi’s recipes adapted from his restaurant Fiorino in East Falls, Philadelphia, from his native Emilia-Romagna, and from around Italy.

Chicken Cacciatora – Pollo alla Cacciatora

Pollo alla Cacciatora Chicken Cacciatora Recipe courtesy of Franco Faggi, Fiorino Restaurant, East Falls, PA 19129 Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 50/60 min Serves: 4 servings Ingredients 4 chicken thighs salt and pepper as needed 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for … Continue reading

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Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta ai Frutti di Bosco Panna Cotta with Berries Recipe courtesy of Franco Faggi, Fiorino Restaurant, East Falls, PA 19129   Prep Time: 10 min Inactive Prep Time: 6 hrs. Cook Time: 10 min Serves: 6 servings Ingredients 1 … Continue reading

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Limoncello

Limoncello (lee-mohn-CHEH-lloh) Limoncello is the generic name for an Italian citrus-based lemon liqueur that is served well chilled in the summer months. An absolute natural product acquired by the infusion of lemon skins in pure alcohol. It is wonderful as … Continue reading

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Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce – Gnocchi di Patate al Gorgonzola

Gnocchi di Patate al Gorgonzola Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce Recipe courtesy of Franco Faggi, Fiorino Restaurant, East Falls, PA 19129 Prep Time: 30 min Inactive Prep Time: 1.5 hours Cook Time:  5 min (+-) Serves: 12 servings Ingredients: … Continue reading

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