Available in small (two-four people), $50; medium (four-six people) $100 or Big Night size, for eight or more, $200
Dalla Tavola Zenari reprises the fantastic DIY Timpano kit just in time for Thanksgiving. What’s in the DIY kit? Recipe and step-by-step instructions; fresh dough to build the Timpano; meatballs and Italian sausage; Asiago, mozzarella and provolone cheese; caramelized onions, cooked pasta, boiled eggs, and ricotta spinach, pomodoro and béchamel sauces. What you need to have in your kitchen: an oven-safe bowl or Dutch oven and a rolling pin.
The kit takes the guesswork out of building the dish. “A Timpano is actually not difficult technically, but it requires many components to execute successfully,” says Elisa Zenari. “We want people to focus on the fun and magic of building and revealing your own Timpano masterpiece.” Pre-order by Friday, October 2 for pick up Friday, October 9.
The classic Stanley Tucci movie about two Italian American brothers struggling to keep their restaurant alive in the 1950s is filled with beautiful cooking scenes, culminating in the creation of the Timpano. (My favourite is the morning after when they make eggs, killer!) Stream Big Night for free on the Kanopy app with your Edmonton Public Library membership or rent it on Google Play.