In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Amanda Scarlati from Scarlatti Family Kitchen about tips and recipes for Tuscan kale, carrots and dill. Amanda also tells us about her focus on Italian inspired cooking, which combines Italian classics and recipes that apply creative twists to Italian food and cooking techniques.

This episode covers:

• Ways to use Tuscan kale and how Tuscan kale is different than other types of kale.
• Ideas for using fresh dills.
• Different ways to use carrots.
• How Amanda got interested in cooking at a young age.
• Amanda's approach to Italian inspired cooking.
• Sourcing fresh, local ingredients from farmer's markets, CSAs and your garden.
• Letting what is seasonal inspire your cooking.