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Serious Entertaining: Dinner in Florence
After two days of being overwhelmed by tourists in Florence, I came to my senses and realized that yes, real Italians live in Florence, and yes, it's pretty easy to find out where they're eating. What I noticed was that they were eating the same dishes I had seen laid out at touristy cafes and pictured in photographs on plastic menus. But that's what's so great about Italians: They really love their own cuisine. Dishes like Bistecca alla Fiorentina or polenta with sauce aren't only tourist-fare; they're tried and true Italian favorites.The Nasty Bits: Lard Focaccia
Why would you want to make lard focaccia? If you want your focaccia to taste like lard, of course. As an added bonus, as the focaccia bakes your entire house will smell like lard, though you can also use duck fat or mix in a little bacon fat if you'd prefer something with a smoky flavor.A Sandwich a Day: Renzo Special at Molinari Delicatessen in San Francisco
The Renzo Special ($8.75) is one of nine sandwich combos at Molinari's, a back-to-basics Italian deli and sandwich shop complete with hanging salamis and walls of pasta. The storefront would be at home in any city's Little Italy, but the prime selection of neighborhood-sourced sandwich ingredients makes Molinari straight San Francisco.Boston: Pasta e Ceci at Il Casale
Pasta e fagioli's garbanzo-bean cousin, pasta e ceci is as rustic as it is satisfying, and usually includes three key ingredients: chickpeas, some form of short pasta, and rosemary. I've never eaten two versions that looked exactly same: Some are brothy with chunks of whole chick peas and vegetables, others are silky-smooth, and plenty—including Il Casale's—fall somewhere in between.How to Make Potato Gnocchi
Though the whole process of making potato gnocchi from scratch may sound a little daunting, once you get rolling, it's really not hard and is actually kind of fun. Check out the slideshow tutorial to see how easy it is to make light, tender, and delicious homemade gnocchi. And then take a look at a few suggestions for simple sauces to go with them.How to Throw a Godfather-Watching Dinner Party
By mid-February, I've played all the games in my game closet, tried every recipe for butternut squash, and become a bit too good at Farmville. My Friday nights need a serious shake-up. I need a little intrigue, a little murder. Yes, it's time to watch The Godfather. This iconic film is a must-see for even the most casual movie watcher. To get your guests in the right mindset, serve this Sicilian dinner menu. And we couldn't help but mock up this image of Dumpling Corleone.A Sandwich A Day: Old World Special from P&S Italian Deli in Philadelphia
Thinly shaved dry capicolla and prosciutto, sharp provolone, and roasted long hots on fresh Italian bakery bread—one of the best Italian hoagies in Philly.Video: Un' Americana in Italia's 'Spirituality of Food'
We've featured and linked to Sky Dylan-Robbins' short, beautifully produced pieces on the food of Italy in the past, but the filmmaker has now compiled them into a full 40-minute documentary. It's split into four parts (oh, YouTube and your 10-minute cap on vids). Watch them all here.The Food Lab: All-American Eggplant Parmesan
I chatted with Ed about eggplant parm a bit, and I think he put it best: "the thing is, between eggplant parmesan and lasagna, you almost always want to pick the lasagna, because even at its worst, there's only so bad that meat, tomato sauce, cheese, and noodles can be. But bad eggplant is inedible." And he's right: with eggplants, it's all or nothing. It's time to up those odds.Hot Topics: Technique of the Week | The Food Lab
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