You can find savory chickpea pancakes on tables in France, Italy, Gibraltar, parts of northern Africa — and, these days, many restaurants across America. It’s easy to understand the widespread appeal.

When you need a gluten-free snack, try socca. Made with garbanzo bean flour, this is a treat that is popular in France. It’s easy to make and enjoy. Socca is a type of street food snack, well known to ...

Pancakes can have a savory side, and nothing shows that off like socca, a Provençal French specialty made with chickpea flour. For the anchoïde: Put the anchovies, garlic and parsley in a food ...

Made with chickpea (garbanzo) flour, French socca are a cross between crepes and flatbread with a dense, nutty, bean taste. Use 1/2 cup of batter to make a thin pancake about 7 inches in diameter. For ...

As life gets ever more hectic, I rely more and more on the civilized custom of a before-dinner aperitif. Sometimes it’s all I can do to make it to that magical hour when I’m handed a Campari and soda ...

Socca — a street food hailing from Nice, France — makes for a satisfying appetizer, side dish or meal You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Reviews ...

Diana Henry is the Telegraph’s much-loved cookery writer. She shares recipes each week, for everything from speedy family dinners to special menus that friends will remember for months. She is also a ...