Ceci (Chickpeas) and Shrimp Salad with Anchovy Breadcrumbs
I LOVE ❤️ ceci [beans], aka garbanzos , aka chickpeas. Ceci in Italian, garbanzos in Spanish and chickpeas in English are all the same thing. …
Chickpea Love: Simple Minestra di Ceci (Chickpea Soup)
Sometimes it’s the simple things in life….. I needed something quick for lunch yesterday while working from home. With plans to make a chickpea and …
Bringing Tuscany Home: Anchovies Marinated in Parsley Pesto and Chickpeas
With Tuscany fresh in my mind, I knew the moment I woke up this morning what I was going to make for lunch today. One …
Lobster alla fiorentina – Why should T-bones have all the fun!
Bistecca alla Fiorentina (or ‘beefsteak Florentine style’) is the famous and super simple preparation of thick T-bone steaks on a nice hot grill. The beauty …
Passato di Ceci con Gamberi: Chickpea Soup with Shrimp
Fall was certainly in the air yesterday! But what a beautiful crisp fall day…shining sun, leaves just starting to turn golden and red, that crisp …
My Chickpea Love Continues: Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
Back in February, I blogged about trying to overcome my aversion to chickpeas. Growing up , we ate them in, on top or under everything …
Sauteed Swiss Chard and Chick-peas – Florentine style (Bietole e ceci alla fiorentina)
Ok – full disclosure – chick-peas are not my favorite food by a mile! I owe it all to my mother who loved cecis (as …
Insalata di Ceci, Tonno e Ruchetta: Chickpea and Tuna Salad with Arugula
I recently finished an absolutely wonderful little book called ‘Mediterranean Summer’ – about a chef, David Shalleck, who spends a few summers cruising the coast of Italy …
