Contorni – Side Dishes

I have a little known culinary treasure to share with you today. Pizza Scima (pronounced sheema) is a shockingly good unleavened flatbread from Abruzzo. Why shocking? Because most of us have never heard of it before. In my opinion, such yumminess should not remain hidden! Don’t worry, I am here to remedy the situation. Below I provide some background and a recipe. Pizza Scima is something that you’ll want to munch on all day. It’s flavorful, super crunchy on the outside, and rather moist inside. Since there is no yeast, the recipe comes together in no time. Without a need …

To say that I like to eat and eat well is an understatement. I adore food from all over the world. Consequently, coming up with an absolute favorite dish is tough. However, Eggplant Parmigiana is way up there on my favorites list. If I could select my final meal, I’d definitely include a huge tray of it, just for me! Zucca alla Parmigiana or Butternut Squash Parmigiana is a fall/winter version of the dish. In my version, I use the same glorious flavors of a Neapolitan Melanzane alla Parmigiana, but switch out the summery eggplant with winter squash. It’s a …

It’s that wonderful time of year when all sorts of glorious vegetables are in season and at their peak. One such vegetable is that workhorse – zucchini. I feel like I could eat it almost every day and never tire of it. It’s so versatile, reasonable, and simple to prepare. Even though it’s available year-round, during summer it has much more flavor. Do you need a new way to prepare it? If so, try this classic dish from the Campania region called Zucchine alla Scapece.