Italian Dish

Whether you know it as socca, cecina, torta, or farinata di ceci, this popular street food has a story to tell. With just chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt, and a really hot oven, you have everything you need to make this savory vegan treat! Get exclusive access to the recipes in each episode by joining the Italian Dish Cooking Club on Patreon! https://italiandishpodcast.com/chickpea-socca-farinata-di-ceci/ In this episode: Make Farinata di Ceci (+ resting time) Learn about ...

Living in Italy means I may not be able to enjoy that sweet, seasonal pumpkin spice latte, but I can make pumpkin gnocchi! Get exclusive access to the recipes in each episode by joining the Italian Dish Cooking Club on Patreon! https://italiandishpodcast.com/pumpkin-gnocchi-gnocchi-di-zucca/ In this episode: Make pumpkin gnocchi with me for the first time ever! Is this what they're calling Pandemic Fatigue? What's the latest on Covid 19 in Italy? Questions or comments abou...

It's October! That means rainy weather, scarves, and comforting vegetable recipes! It also means something really important for US citizens: it's high time to VOTE! Get exclusive access to the recipes in each episode by joining the Italian Dish Cooking Club on Patreon! https://italiandishpodcast.com/cabbage-and-potatoes-verza-e-patate/ In this episode: Make Verza e Patate with me! (And stick around till the end to hear my husband's opinion) Listen to me rant about the Italian Pos...

It's risotto time! This dish is effortlessly elegant and this flavor combination is cozy and comforting- we could all use a little comfort food right about now! If you've never made risotto before, don't shy away! With the right type of rice and some patience, it's well worth the effort. Get the recipe details by joining the Italian Dish Cooking Club on Patreon! https://italiandishpodcast.com/risotto-with-gorgonzola-pears-and-walnuts/ In this episode: Make risotto! Step by step instructions ...

September may be the official end of summer, but it's also the month of the Vendemmia! In celebration of the grape harvest, it is only appropriate to make schiacciata con l'uva! This sweet flatbread is a delicious snack and we all know how serious I am about snacking! Get the recipe here: https://italiandishpodcast.com/schiacciata-con-luva/ In this episode: Make schiacciata con l'uva! (+ rise time) Relive my horrifying experience eating grapes with seeds for the first time Thank Italy for gr...

There must be more than a million delicious ways to enjoy figs in the height of their glory, (the month of September)! I ultimately landed on this simple antipasto because... To get the recipe and read more about fig crostini, join me on patreon here! In this episode: Revel in the glory that is a fresh fig Make Fig Crostini! Listen to me struggle to remember English words Questions or comments about the recipe? Suggestions for our next episode? Get in touch via Instagram @italiandishpodcas...

Panzanella is Tuscany's answer to the question, "What's for lunch?" all summer long. This dish is the ultimate no-cook solution to hot summer days when all you want is something fresh and filling. The secret is in the Tuscan bread.

Get the recipe here:
http://www.italiandishpodcast.com/panzanella/

In this episode:

• Make classic Panzanella start to finish
• Learn about the origins of this dish: farmers or fishermen?
• Find out why Tuscan bread is so particular and how it came to be that way

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Lemon granita is the perfect way to cool down on these relentless summer days. This refreshing Italian summer treat can be yours with just a freezer, lemons, water, and sugar. 

Get the recipe here:
http://www.italiandishpodcast.com/lemon-granita-granita-al-limone/

In this episode:

• Make lemon granita (+ freezing time)
• Learn about the history of Sicilian granita (it dates back way before refrigeration)
• Revel in the modern wonder that is air conditioning despite the fact that many Italians think it makes you get sick

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Pici is a rustic, hand-rolled pasta made from just water and 00 flour (or all-purpose), and looks a bit like thick spaghetti. Perfect for beginners, this pasta would be really fun to make with kids! The sauce is an elephant garlic tomato sauce that will be sure to win you over.

Get the recipe here:
http://www.italiandishpodcast.com/pici-allaglione/

In this episode:

• My friend Chris D'Alessandro from @im.pasta.re , Italian-American pasta-making king, teaches me how to make Pici all'Aglione
• We chat about what the deal is with Italians and garlic, the food products we think Italy should stop claiming as their thing, and how we both love to hate Tuscan bread and why.

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One of the most well-known pasta condiments in the world, Pesto alla Genovese is as classic as it gets. Traditionally made with a mortar and pestle, this recipe can also easily be made with modern mixers.

Get the recipe here: 
http://www.italiandishpodcast.com/pesto-alla-genovese/

In this episode: 

• Make Pesto alla Genovese (with tips on how to get the best results with blenders or food processors)
• Learn about the totally not real Italian illness Christine might have suffered from recently
• Recognize the unwritten book of rules on Italian food pairings 

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