Piadina

This quick, supple flatbread from northern Italy gets its bubbly and charred from a screaming-hot cast iron skillet. OR The quick, supple flatbread gets its flavor and supple texture from a combination of yogurt and lard.

Lahmajoun with Lamb Piadine Filling

Made with ground meat, tomatoes and spices, lahmajoun is a common topping for flatbread in Armenia. If you prefer, swap in 80 percent lean ground beef for lamb. A quick herb salad and a drizzle of yogurt offset lahmajoun's richness.

Spicy Garlic-and-Herb Oil

Brush this herb-rich oil onto warm piadine to serve alongside soups, stews or salads. Or serve it in a dish as a dip for pieces of torn flatbread. If you like, substitute fresh oregano, marjoram or mint for the dill. The oil works equally well drizzle