Cooking class in Tuscany

Falafel Plate

Real falafel starts with dried chickpeas that have been soaked overnight, not the canned ones sitting in your pantry. This is one of those distinctions that actually matters. Canned chickpeas are already cooked and full of moisture, which means they fall apart in hot oil …

Fish and Chips

Good fish and chips are harder to find than they should be, even in restaurants. Too often the batter is thick and doughy, the fish is overcooked, and the chips are limp. Done right, this is one of the most satisfying fried foods on the …