LCBO Food & Drink Spring 2019

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BY KRISTEN EPPICH PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TSE CACIO E PEPE TWISTS

A POPULAR COMFORT FOOD THAT’S EASY TO RECREATE AT HOME, CACIO E PEPE ADAPTS BEAUTIFULLY TO OUR VARIATIONS ON THE CLASSIC . Cacio e pepe translated means “cheese and pepper,” the two stars of this simple Roman dish. It has long been a classic, but has recently been enjoying a renaissance, popping up on hot-spot menus all over town. The perfect combination of simple ingredients and good technique, here we have included other complementary ingredients and techniques for a bit of a changeup.

Be sure to TOAST YOUR PEPPERCORNS before using; it brings out their oils, making them more flavourful and fragrant.

RISOTTO CACIO E PEPE WITH MUSHROOMS & ARUGULA recipe on page 97

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