Socca,” “Farinata!” “GARBANZOOOOOOOOO!” Even if you have no intention of eating something made with chickpea flour, you must try this for the sole purpose of hollering these words that feel so good in the mouth. Let your inner Roman loose and gesticulate wildly about the house. “What’s for dinner, Daddy?” Farinaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaataaaaaaahhhhhh! And I promise that the dancing will continue long after your charade, for socca is addictive.

Socca, sometimes called “farinata,” is essentially a thin pancake that is panfried in olive oil and served plain or sparsely topped. During cooking, the oil infuses the pancake, crisping the edges, and begging for salt and pepper or caramelized onions and a drizzle of maple syrup.