Sunday Southern Days

So recently I've been trying to enjoy my cookbook collection more -- while I laud myself a decent cook, these folks are much better chefs than I, so why not heed their words and experiences? First up, Giada De Laurentis' Everyday Italian cookbook, bosting 125 "simple and delicious recipes". For Sunday dinner, I decided on a homemade Braciola and an easy Torta di Pasta. Here we go! Braciola What is a braciola, you ask? No it's not fancy broccoli (that's broccolini, for those keeping score at home). It's when a large, flat piece of meat is rolled and baked. The process makes this very rich, flavorful, and tasty! This is not a quick, weeknight dinner -- with prep time and braise time, you need at least 3 hours to prepare. Here is Giada's recipe. Afer the recipe, see my notes for variations if you need to substitute any ingredients. 2/3 c grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1/3 c grated Provolone cheese 1/2 c dried Italian-style bread crumbs 2 T chopped f...