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 […]
The Basic No-Knead Bread Recipe Adapted From Sullivan Street Bakery You don’t need a brick oven to make an incredible rustic bread. Nobody will believe that it’s home made. If it’s your first time I’d recommend to use a mix of bread flour and whole wheat flour. Bread flour (similarly to […]
You don’t need to wait for St. Patrick’s Day to enjoy this quick and delicious Irish Bread rich in flavor and in fiber. What makes it different from the other breads it’s the baking powder instead of the yeast. So in less than one hour you can have a wonderful […]
This is a really satisfying meat-free meal: Ottolenghi’s famous recipe with an italian twist. In the original recipe the top of the eggplants are garnished with pomegranate seeds. If you can’t find the fresh pomegranate (especially in summer) you can add a touch of red by tossing some chopped cherry tomatoes (like I […]
Stuffed zucchini are a wonderful main dish in the summer months, and these, which have a ham filling, will also work for an elegant meal. I usually use the round zucchini, but also the regular ones, easier to find year-round, can be used. For vegetarians: you can eliminate the ham […]
In addition to its earthy flavor, squash is rich in beta carotenes, which are used to make vitamin A, an important vitamin for one’s vision and bone growth. Pumpkins in particular are rich in lutein, which may help to lower the risk of cataracts, and the potassium in squash […]
This butter based pastry dough is a recipe that can be used to make both sweet and savory pies and tarts. The secret to flaky pastry is to handle it as little as possible. The processor blade and some iced water prevent the dough to get warm and melt together by being “processed” […]
Nobody can resist these caramelized bell peppers even people who usually dislike peppers. It’s an italian recipe that I learned from my mother but I believe it has some oriental influence. photos by coco zordan
White sandwich bread should be sturdy enough to support a generous spread of mayo and few layers of deli meat, but still soft enough to chew easily. It’s an extremely versatile kind of bread, ideal for making delicious sandwiches … somebody said “Lunchbox”? photos by coco zordan
It’s the ideal dish for spring: really simple and tasty, that can be prepared in many variations.Here’s the recipe with pappardelle seasoned with zucchini cooked in oil, garlic and parsley, with grated parmigiano and a pinch of black pepper. From a nutritional point of view it replaces a full meal. It has […]