Month: February 2021

‘Stop this madness’: NYT angers Italians with ‘smoky tomato carbonara’ recipe | Food

By Amanda M. Rye 3 hours ago

The New York Times has cooked up a controversy in Italy after tinkering with the recipe for the classic Roman dish pasta carbonara.

Called “Smoky Tomato Carbonara”, the recipe, by Kay Chun, was published by NYT Cooking. To be fair to Chun, she did preface her version of the recipe by saying that “tomatoes are not traditional in carbonara, but they lend a bright tang to the dish”.

But it wasn’t just the tomatoes: the recipe replaced guanciale with bacon, “since it’s widely available and lends a nice smoky note”, and used parmesan cheese instead of pecorino.

The indignation began among passionate foodies on social media – “This isn’t remotely close to being a carbonara. Stop this madness,” wrote one – before attracting the ire of top Italian chefs and the farmers’ association Coldiretti, which described “Smoky Tomato Carbonara” as the “tip of the iceberg” in the “falsification” of

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Family recipes key part of Abbiocco’s menu | Food and Wine

By Amanda M. Rye 15 hours ago

Rose Brutico Fazio opened Abbiocco with a passion for cooking and a collection of family recipes — some more than a century old.

She began welcoming diners to the eatery at 639 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, in May 2016 and continues to serve Italian-American dishes such as Chicken Francaise, Homemade Eggplant Parmigiana and Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi. Abbiocco also has a pet-friendly patio and dog menu for its four-legged guests.

Chef’s Table recently chatted with Fazio about her love of cooking and how she shares it with her customers.

Q: What is the history of the restaurant?

A: Cooking to me is a passion. Cooking in my family is a way of life. Both of my grandfathers owned restaurants in Old Forge and Scranton, so I think it was my destiny. Growing up in an Italian family meant there was always something simmering on the stove any time of the day.

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15 Traditional South Indian Plant-Based Recipes

By Amanda M. Rye 21 hours ago

South Indian recipes originate from the five southern states of India viz. These states include Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. South Indian food is very different from food found in the rest of India. The south is famous for its palm trees and beaches, so freshly grated coconut and coconut milk are often used in many dishes. The food is altogether much lighter and more flavorful. The dishes traditionally consist of rice, lentils spices, curd, coconut, and vegetables like tamarind, plantain, garlic, and curry leaves. Dosas, idlis, and vadas are just some of the most well-known dishes from this region.

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1. Onion Pakoras With Avocado Dipping Sauce

Onion Pakoras With Avocado Dipping Sauce

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A pakora is an Indian snack

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Soul good: 6 recipes that celebrate soul food | Food and cooking

By Amanda M. Rye 1 day ago


Soul Food

Smothered Pork Chops with mashed potatoes.

Photo by Colter Peterson, [email protected]




1½ teaspoons onion powder

1½ teaspoons garlic powder

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon seasoning salt

½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 large onion, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme, or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

¾ cup buttermilk or heavy cream

Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to remove any moisture. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, seasoning salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons of the olive oil.

2. Dredge each chop in the flour; shake off the excess and keep the remaining flour.

3. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet or pan over medium heat. When hot, fry the pork chops in a

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