“Food is a gift and should be treated reverentially--romanced and ritualized and seasoned with memory.” ― Chris Bohjalian

Chicken Piccata or veal piccata, if you prefer, is very common in many Italian restaurants and very easy to make at home. This dish uses a very tart sauce usually made with lemons, wine and capers. In my recipe I like to use dry vermouth which is a fortified wine normally used in martinis.... Read More

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