
Patate ‘vastase’ alla trapanese (Trapani Style Potato Casserole)
Patate vastase alla trapanese is a simple but tasty casserole dish from Sicily, and specifically the area around Trapani on its western shores. The jocular knickname ‘vastase‘ has various meanings in local dialect, literally ‘porter’ (facchino) but figuratively a rough, ill-mannered, low class or rude person. Here you might simply
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I’m Frank. I’m an international lawyer by day, but when I get home at night, I like nothing better than to cook. I’ve always loved to cook, ever since I was barely tall enough to peer over the top of a stove. Cooking is the best way I know to unwind from a stressful day’s work. And sharing the dishes I make is a profound way to connect with friends and loved ones.
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