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 […]
Greetings from Tuscany! Yes, we moved again. 🤗 We left Lisbon (Portugal) at the end of the summer, we live now in the countryside of Lucca (Italy). Tuscany is world-wide famous for its great cuisine and excellent food products. From pecorino (sheep’s cheese) to truffles. Traditional Tuscan food offers some of […]
The region of Puglia has a very strong Arab influence and the name of this dish (Tria e Ciciari) certainly reflects that. Basically, the primary components of this dish are simply pasta and dried chickpeas. Reflecting how inventive cucina povera (cuisine of the poor) truly is, the Pugliese fry a […]
Rich in proteins and fiber, it’s a fast and nutritious meal. This homemade lentil soup can be made with vegetable stock and be completely vegan. In less than 40 minutes you can have a budget-friendly satisfying meal that makes the perfect dish for your family and for your guests.photos coco zordan