Scarpaccia: The Dish with Sole
Given the choice to live in a shoe or eat one, I’d take the latter particularly in the case of an Italian regional specialty known as scarpaccia. Scarpaccia is a savoury zucchini tart (think zucchini bread but better) originating from the Tuscan coastal areas of Viareggio and Camaiore. Its name roughly translates to “old shoe”, […]
When Life Hands You Zucchini
To paraphrase the old adage, “when life (or parents) hands you zucchini, make zucchini bread!” The recent seasonal abundance from the garden has inspired many a meal. I have battered, breaded, shredded, layered, fried, sautéed, and pureed zucchini turning them into parmigiana, hummus, risotto, frittata, pizza and noodles to name a mere few. My favorite […]