Cicchetti Recipe, Spotlight on Chickpeas and Garbanzos, Rinse or Make it Fresh, Understanding Your Sweet Tooth and Strength Training As You Age Looking for an easy-to-prep appetizer that also delivers on nutrients? These toasts with a double-bean dip hit the mark and can be enjoyed year-round (keep that basil plant growing indoors to have the […]
This frittata-like dish is beloved by Australians young and old. Cut into squares, a “slice” can be eaten out of hand and served hot, cold, or warm for breakfast, a main course, side dish, or snack. Though not traditional, I like the salty tang of pickled banana peppers or olives. Ingredients Directions Step 1 Line […]
Called cicchetti in Venice, their birthplace, these appetizers are a favorite around the world, especially among the large Italian population in Australia. They’re also quick to assemble from pantry ingredients. For more recipes popular Down Under, check out the Pressing Report in this quarter’s shipment of fresh-pressed olive oils. Ingredients Directions Step 1 Make the […]
My longtime friend and colleague Melissa Wong, a consummate foodie from Melbourne, shared this flavorful recipe with me—see the Pressing Report for all the fun we had preparing it. Dumplings are surprisingly easy to make at home with either square or round dumpling wrappers. The pinching technique isn’t complicated, but a dumpling press makes quick […]
