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Place the eggplant slices in a colander and sprinkle with the salt. Put a plate on top, weight it down with a 28-ounce can of something and let it drain for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450 F. Spread the eggplant

Preheat the oven to 450 F. Put the eggplant into a metal colander, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt, cover with a dish, put a heavy weight on top and let it drain for 15 minutes. Remove and pat very

For the Olice spread: Place all the ingredients in a food processor and process for 30 seconds, until it reaches a spreading consistency. This topping will not be completely smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.   For the Ricotta/Gorgonzola Spread: Pur'ee the

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare the pastry and roll out on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Place in an 11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom and trim off the excess. Prick the pastry with a fork.

In a small nonstick pan, add the extra-light olive oil and the pancetta or diced bacon. Cook over medium heat until the bacon is nicely browned. With a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with a

In a stockpot, heat the extra-light olive oil over high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring well, until nicely browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper