I picked up this trick from a restaurant I visited recently where “charred” orange slices were a salad component. I figured out how it was done (confirmed by the server) and have now put it to use in a very different way. Crespelle are Italian crepes, and for them I’ve combined chestnut flour with all purpose flour and a touch of fiori di sicilia to bring up the orange flavor. The orange and the ricotta make a heavenly match. Special equipment needed; a blow torch. You can also use the torch to weld the door of the refrigerator shut when your in-laws or siblings are visiting. This recipe does require some patience. You're not Rachael Ray. But it is very easy. - pierino

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