frico

[FREE-koh] Italian for "little trifles," frico are lacy, crispy, thin, wafers 3 to 4 inches in diameter. They're made by sprinkling spoonfuls of grated cheese (sometimes mixed with a soupçon of flour and flavored with herbs) onto a heated skillet and cooked until golden. In Italy, frico are classically made with montasio, although other cheeses (such as asiago, cheddar and parmesan) can be used.