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Say Cheese! Pancetta Smoked Mozzarella Skewers
A couple of weeks ago I read an article on the Atlantic's food blog that recommended making a grilled skewer appetizer with smoked cheese cubes wrapped in pancetta. The story reminded me of a delicious tapa I had years ago in a Spanish dive bar. Anxious to re-create the dish, I headed to the store and purchased thinly sliced pancetta and smoked mozzarella.
Mushroom Crostata Is a Scrumptious Starter
Looking for the perfect appetizer to serve at Thanksgiving dinner? Look no further than this delicious mushroom and pancetta crostata. A crostata is an Italian free-form tart that's similar to a savory pie.
Burning Question: How Does Pancetta Differ From Prosciutto?
Aïda Mollenkamp prefers it to prosciutto, and PartySugar loves it wrapped around her peaches. But what exactly is pancetta?
Referred to as "Italian bacon," pancetta is an Italian charcuterie selection made from salt-cured, aged pork belly.
Perfect Summer Appetizer: Pancetta-Wrapped Peaches
When I saw this recipe for pancetta-wrapped peaches in the July issue of Food and Wine magazine, I knew I had to make it. The recipe takes four simple ingredients — peaches, pancetta, basil, and balsamic vinegar — and turns them into one incredibly delicious, perfectly balanced dish. The peaches are sweet and juicy, the pancetta is crisp and salty, and the basil is fresh and fragrant.
'Wich of the Week: 'Ino's Pancetta, Lettuce, and Tomato
I've let Nancy Silverton's Sandwich Book languish on my desk for too long, so this weekend I finally decided to make a recipe from this famously excessive sandwich collection. (Stay tuned for a full cookbook review.) Since I was having friends over for a casual dinner, I avoided the more labor-intensive recipes in favor of a simple but delicious sandwich that would showcase the fresh tomatoes I bought that morning at the farmers market.
This PLT — pancetta, lettuce, and tomato — is a variation on the classic BLT (from New York's 'Ino) using Italian pancetta and arugula.
Yummy Link: Elegant Pancetta Cups
I saw these elegant pancetta cups and was pretty much in heaven. I can't wait to make bite-sized bacon cups for my next party. What shall I fill them with?
Sunday Dinner: Turkey Breast Roulade with Mushrooms and Pancetta
If you're looking for an alternative to a traditional roasted turkey, you may want to consider a turkey roulade. I found this recipe for a rolled turkey breast — get your butcher to double butterfly it ahead of time — filled with crimini, porcini and pancetta. It looks wonderfully gourmet and will be sure to be a hit on Thanksgiving.
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Today's Special: Poached Eggs with Pancetta and Tossed Mesclun
The last time I was in Buenos Aries I had the most amazing salad at Bar Uriarte. I hastily wrote down the ingredients on a scrap of paper and was determined to recreate the salad once I arrived back stateside. Even though I lost the piece of paper, the memory of this salad still lives on in my brain.Pancetta Smoked Mozzarella Skewers
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Spring Forward Side: Slow-Sautéed Asparagus with Pancetta
Spring is starting to peek its little head out from the blanket of Winter. Spring vegetables — like asparagus — are starting to show up at markets, and tonight we spring the clocks forward. To get ready for all this springing about, I dug up a recipe for slow-sautéed asparagus with pancetta.
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