This gluten-free chickpea crêpe (Farinata), is a fabulous flatbread and a great italian substitute for pizza dough. It’s delicious alone or served with cheese, artichockes and sauteed onions. photos coco zordan A bit of History: Farinata, socca, or cecina is a sort of thin crêpe of chickpea flour originating in Genoa […]
Tartines are appealing, easy, versatile, and lighter than normal sandwiches. They’re an ideal party appetizer but also a decent lunch or dinner. You can top them with just about anything, but try to keep these a few rules in mind.photos coco zordan Use sturdy bread : Dense, nutty multi-grain or hearty […]
Fougasse is a beautiful and delicious type of flatbread, something in between bread and focaccia, typically associated with Provence but found (with variations) in other regions. Some versions are sculpted or slashed into a pattern resembling an ear of wheat. Here’s the recipe by Richard Bertinet, an award-winning chef and […]
Although it’s not often that we have leftover pasta, when this is the case a great way to use it is as a pasta frittata. All you do is mix your leftovers with eggs and grated cheese, perhaps some minced parsley/basil for color, and a bit of salt and pepper if it needs […]
You can use this pesto for basically anything you would use regular pesto for. It tastes great as a bread spread, in a pasta salad or with some chopped up vegetables and used as a dip. If you’re on a gluten-free diet and need to make a fast yet tasty dinner make […]
Do you have some bread or pizza dough in your fridge that you made or from the grocery store? Even a small piece of dough can make lots of mini pizzas. You can make them in advance and freeze; in this way you’ll have an irresistible and healthy snack for your children (and for […]
Tarallini are a specialty from Apulia, Italy, made according to a recipe that hasn’t changed during the centuries. They are ring-shaped breadsticks made with simple ingredients: wheat flour,white wine,and olive oil. Once you try them you get hooked. Tarallini make a perfect snack, or hors d’oeuvres, and pair well […]
The ideal bread to prepare these tartines is the dark irish bread, rich in fiber and in flavor. For Irish Bread see recipe Trivia: the place where to find the best salmon in Ireland is the “Moran’s Oyster Cottage” a 250-year-old bar and seafood restaurant.