Lentils
Метка: Gluten-free
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Octopus Salad with Lentils, Fennel and Citrus
Grown in Umbria, Abruzzo and Sicily, most dried lentil varieties don’t need soaking before cooking. For this recipe, our lentils absorb the salad’s citrusy dressing, helping their flavour pop so that they really come alive when paired with perfectly grilled octopus.
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Fried Chickpea Polenta
Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas are used in many different ways all across Italy. We decided to use chickpea flour, transforming it into a “polenta” called panissa. Mixed with broth, garlic and salt, then chilled to set, the finger-like strips are fried until golden brown. Paired with a glass of prosecco or a beer, they’re more addictive (and better!) than fries.
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Pork Belly Roast
For some Italian celebrations, this moist, boneless roast uses an entire pig—talk about a crowd-pleaser! For our more minimalist version, we use the belly (ask your butcher for a 50% fat ratio), brine it before smothering it in garlic and herbs and cook it slow and low. The result? Succulent, savoury meat that’s the ideal texture—a cross between cured and roasted. Thinly sliced and stuffed into sandwiches or served family-style on a platter, this dish guarantees your guests will go hog wild.
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Pork Chops with Citrus and Juniper Berries
This sophisticated pork recipe could not be simpler. The real secret to its success is the thickness of the meat: We like ours cut about an inch thick so it takes on a nice pan-seared colour while staying perfectly tender throughout as it cooks. For that extra Italian flair (and to elevate flavour), we add orange zest, lemon, garlic, juniper berries, bay leaves, fresh parsley and a hit of honey to make a citrusy glaze that will have everyone licking their chops.
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Braised Pork in Tomatoes
This rustic, meaty Italian stew—a recipe often passed down from generation to
generation—can take on many forms depending on the cuts of pork and ingredients available. In our version, we braise ribs, shanks, sausages and potatoes in a rich tomato sauce, and one thing’s for sure: This country-style, one-pot wonder is sure to please the whole famiglia. -
Brutti ma Buoni Almond Cookies
Serve these crumbled brutti ma buoni almond cookies (whose name translates as «ugly but good»») on top of a creamy-cool ricotta-honey mixture and poached peaches.»»»
