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A Tuscan Delicacy — Ricotta Gnudi

Gnudi literally translates to naked in Tuscan dialect. Ricotta gnudi is essentially a “naked” ravioli coated in a light layer of semolina flour. This dish is similar to gnocchi, but instead of using potato, creamy ricotta is the main filling for these pillowy dumpling like balls.  It can also be

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A Classic and Spicy Thai Dish — Phat Kaphrao

Phat Kaphrao is a sweet and spicy recipe originating in Thailand that uses a special ingredient known as holy basil.  Holy basil is a particular kind of basil that is only easily accessible outside of the United States and is known to have medicinal purposes.  Although the original phat kaphrao

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A Soup to Warm You Up This Winter — Zuppa Toscana

Nothing is better than snuggling up with a warm bowl of soup on a chilly winter day and the classic Italian soup, Zuppa Toscana will definitely do itself justice this season!  Originating in Tuscany, this soup includes celery, onion, carrots and garlic sautéed and simmered on low in a delicious broth

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A Tasty Yet Easy Recipe — Beef Giniling

It’s Filipino American History Month so of course we had to make a classic Filipino dish aka beef giniling. Similar to the Latin dish picadillo, beef giniling includes a tomato base beef mince with a variety of vegetables like carrots, peas, bell peppers, potatoes and onions.  The simple flavors are

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A Bold and Hearty Classic Meal — Ropa Vieja

Ropa vieja is a classic Cuban dish and has been named one of the nation’s top dishes, but the dish actually originated in Spain. Ropa vieja translates to old clothes as the recipe was usually made using leftover ingredients. The hearty stew consists of shredded flank steak that is simmered

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A Sweet and Tangy Classic — Chicken Teriyaki

Teriyaki is a classic Japanese cooking style that combines soy sauce, mirin and sugar to create a sweet and tangy glaze that can be topped on many different dishes.  It has been around since the 1700s and is typically served over different cuts of fish, chicken, beef or pork. The

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A Bold and Tangy Dish — Caponata

Summer is around the corner so we are trying to eat as much veggies but with a recipe that still has lots of flavor and what better recipe to make than fresh Caponata. Caponata consists of roasted eggplant, sautéed bell peppers, onions and celery combined with tomatoes, olives, capers, red

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A Creamy Vegetarian Dish – Malai Kofta

Originating from northern India, malai kofta is a deep fried dough made of veggies and paneer coated in a creamy tomato base sauce mixed with delicious cream. It is a popular dish amongst many restaurants around the world, and is a delicacy in Mughlai cuisine, which dates back to the

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