My family is not Greek, but one of my favorite dishes my mom made when I was growing up was moussaka – I’m not sure where or why she got the recipe. The version she made was roughly the Greek one, layered and and served warm (but there are many different versions). I wasn’t striving […]
1 comment | Bechamel, Eggplant, Greek, Lamb, Tomato Sauce, Zucchini
In mid-nineteenth century Italy, as power passed from one faction to another fighting to control the unification of the country, many lower-class people – ever ignored by political elites – resorted to brigantaggio, or brigandage, both as a means of securing a living and a form of resistance against occupiers foreign and domestic. In the […]
5 comments | Brigands, Italian, Italy, Pasta, Ragu, summer, Tomato Sauce, Tomatoes
An improvement on my technique for making Cook’s Illustrated’s Ciabatta without a stand mixer.
2 comments | Bread, Ciabatta, Cook's Illustrated, Eggplant, Italian, Provolone, Rustic, Tomato, Tomato Sauce
4 Pizzas get made: Margherita, Fennel-
3 comments | Artichoke Hearts, Asiago, Basil, Crust, Fennel, Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Fontina, Ham, Italian, Margherita, Mozzarella, Pizza, Sausage, Shiitake, Taleggio, Tomato Sauce, Toppings