Technique
What is Gratinato?
Pronounced /grah-tee-NAH-toh/
Definition
Gratinato describes a dish finished under high top heat with breadcrumbs or cheese until a browned crust forms.
In Italy the topping is usually breadcrumbs, olive oil, and parsley rather than a heavy blanket of cheese.
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What is the difference between a hoagie, a hero and a sub?
Mostly geography. They all describe a long split roll filled with meats, cheese or hot fillings. “Hoagie” is strongly associated with the Philadelphia area, “hero” with New York City, “grinder” with parts of New England, and “sub” is the broadly used national term. Origin stories for each name are debated.