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La Torta Grande – The Great Pie

Mary Ann explains the history behind the origins of the Italian casserole, which was created to evade Renaissance “gluttony laws.” Pork, sausage, leeks and fresh herbs encased in delicate dough make this 14th century Italian casserole as timely today as it was then. Plus, you won’t get arrested for eating it!

English
  • Originally Aired February 13, 1992
  • Runtime 24 minutes
  • Created June 30, 2024 by
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  • Modified July 2, 2025 by
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