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Rapini Pasta ( 4 Ingredient Recipe, Ready in Minutes)
Rapini pasta is a favorite pasta dish in Italy, so why give it a try? It requires only 4 ingredients, and is ready in minutes!
Spaghetti alla Carbonara (authentic low-fat and inauthentic not-so-low-fat versions!)
Spaghetti alla Carbonara is an egg based pasta dish from Italy.
Tiny Truffled Hasselback Potatoes
These tiny truffled Hasselback potatoes are a perfect side dish for so many main dishes.
Bacon and Potato Frittata
A frittata is such a versatile Italian egg dish which can be served at any meal.
Pork & Pickled Peppers (and Potatoes)
Pork and pickled peppers with potatoes is a typical Italian dish from the region where my mother was born in Lazio.
Korean Bibimbap: A Delicious, Healthy Meal in a Bowl
Korean bibimbap is a delicious Korean dish that is not only delicious, but incredibly healthy and nutritious.
Dried Zucchini, Pancetta and Potatoes (in Tomato Sauce)
Dried zucchini, pancetta and potatoes in tomato sauce is a typical dish made by my family in the south of Italy.
Trader Joe's (Diner) Mac & Cheese Copycat Recipe
If you've ever tried Trader Joe's mac and cheese in the frozen section then you're going to flip for this copycat recipe which recreates the dish perfectly!
Bucatini with Red Pepper Cream Sauce and Peas
Bucatini with red pepper cream sauce is a wonderful dish to serve for a weeknight or for a special occasion.
Idaho® Potato Baked Breakfast Cups with Bacon
Idaho potato baked breakfast cups with bacon are a filling, easy to make ahead breakfast dish that the family will love.
Gratin Dauphinois (a French Potato Side Dish) and Meeting a Culinary Idol: Anne Willan
Gratin Dauphinois is a classic French potato side dish that is incredibly easy to make.
A Thai Glass Noodle Dish with Egg, Beef & Bean Sprouts
This Thai glass noodle dish by Chef Katie Chin made me rethink my aversion to Thai food! With egg, beef and bean sprouts, it's a winner!
Traditional Tuscan Panzanella Recipe
Panzanella is a simple, Tuscan peasant dish (cucina povera) which is popular in Italy, using the bounty of tomatoes during the summer, and stale bread which is almost a staple in any Italian kitchen.
Authentic Cacio e Pepe Pasta Recipe and Casa Lawrence in Italy - Part 2
This authentic cacio e pepe pasta recipe is what you need to make an Italian dish that will transport you to Italy without leaving your home.
Tartiflette: a French Potato and Cheese Dish That Will Make You Swoon
Tartiflette is one of those dishes that you can't believe you lived without.
Swiss Chard Stems with Provolone White Sauce and a Crunchy Breadcrumb Topping
This Swiss chard stems recipe will turn discards into the best side dish with a little white sauce, cheese and breadcrumbs!
Fettuccine with Mushroom and Ricotta Cream Sauce
Fettuccine with mushroom and ricotta cream sauce is a super quick and terrific pasta dish that you can easily add to your weeknight menu rotation
Protein Packed Tuna and Cannellini Bean Salad
Tuna and cannellini bean salad is a protein packed meal or side dish that will have everyone asking for more.
Caramelized Onion (Shallots), Pancetta and Feta Cheese Tart
This caramelized onion pancetta and feta cheese tart is a perfect dish to serve for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even dinner.
Filipino Lumpia with a Garlic and Black Pepper Vinegar Sauce
Filipino lumpia are a spring roll type dish filled with vegetables and a tiny bit of ground beef.