Mark Bittman, aka The Minimalist, is leaving his regular Wednesday column at
The New York Times. As a parting gift, he wrote up this compilation of his 25 favorites, which naturally include a number of Italian recipes.
Among others, you'll find his columns on
pollo al mattone, pasta alla gricia, socca/farinata (in the photo)
, and
pumpkin panna cotta
. Check it out
here.