If you have bought my book, you know I love soffritto, Italian’s N.1 base for sauces, roasts, and side dishes. This recipe takes to the next level, making it the star of the dish rather than a secondary flavor profile: the perfect snack, side, appetizer or meal.
Archives Appetizers
Chickpea and Zucchini Meatballs
These vegan meatballs are packed with flavor, thanks to the punch of lemon zest and juice, which takes the chickpeas to the next level. These are best made ahead of time and eaten after a few hours, or even better the following day.
They are great as a main course, with French fries, in tomato sauce and pasta, in a sandwich or as an appetizer.
If you are not vegan you can substitute the aquafaba with 1 egg and the vegan Parmesan cheese with dairy one. But if I were you, I would not change a single ingredient.
Vegan “Fried Chicken”
This recipe will make you fall in love with mushrooms all over again. Unlike fried chicken, it isn’t fried, it’s healthy, and it doesn’t kill living beings. Like fried chicken, however, it’s to die for. Dig in. Oh, it’s very easy to make and children will love it.
Italian Stuffed Tomatoes
This is a rerun of Instagram to Table from June 8th.
This dish is one that my grandmother used to make all the time. It’s a summer classic that can be either an appetizer or an entrée, maybe accompanied by a salad and good bread.
It has it all, it’s tasty, comforting, fresh and sexy. I love it, and it happens to be very easy to make.
Sourdough Granola with Candied Ginger and Herbs de Provence
This is one of the most creative, inventive, and delicious ways to use sourdough starter. Catherine loves it, and you can personalize your own with your favorite herbs, seeds, syrups, and nuts. You can make it sweeter or savory, spicy or tangy. My version is the base on which you can create your very own signature granola. I was shy on the sugar because I like to snack on it throughout the day, and I don’t want to give Catherine too much sugar, but you can absolutely double up the sugar amount.