Briciole

Briciole is that dish that Marie makes Frank in "Everybody Loves Raymond." No wonder he falls in love with her and she gets jealous when Raymond's wife learns to cook it! If you don't know the episode I'm referring to, its worth a watch (below) for the fun factor.

Pronounced ("Bre jole" slang) ("Bri chi o lay" traditionally)

This is my simplified version. Use real cow dairy or dairy alternative. Either way its sure to please...




2 lbs. Frank Steak... I mean Flank!
1 cup GF bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbs. fresh Basil, minced
2 tbs. Olive oil
1/3 cup Parmisan, freshly grated or
      1/3 cup grated mochi soaked in 2 tsp. ume vinegar 
1/3 cup Provolone or  
       1/3 cup vegan cheese (like Daiya -made from Tapioca)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Favorite Maranara sauce (I used "White Linen" from Italy) 

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Pre-heat oven to 350.


Pound your steak on both sides till tender and thin.

Prepare your stuffing ingredients and mx in a bowl.

I used these bread crumbs because I don't like the ones with corn in them. Choose wisely. 

Spread your stuffing mixture on top of your pounded steak.

From one of the thin ends start rolling the steak up. You can use twine to hold it shut, but I'm much to busy for all that. It works fine this way. 

Place in a lined casserole with the finishing end down. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

Bake till browned. About 30 min.

Pour a generous amount of sauce over your browned roll and then cover with parchment paper and foil.


Bake for 1 1/2 hours.

Slice into rounds and serve with something green!