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Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice Chicken fried rice is the comfort dish of Chinese food. It’s been around for a very long time and is also common in East, Southeast, and South Asian cuisines. The dish started as way to use leftover fried rice that has dried out some and may not be great on its own, but […]

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Yuca Root

Yucca Root Yucca root, also known as cassava root, is a staple crop that supports hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Yucca root looks like a cross between a potato and sweet potato in many ways, as a long, dark brown tuber. Ingredients   2 pounds yucca, peeled and sliced lengthwise   ½ teaspoon salt   ¼ cup olive

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Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe Translated from Italian, cacio e pepe means cheese and black pepper. The allure of a dish made with so few ingredients is indeed rooted in its simplicity, in its intensity of flavors and textures. When made just right, the cheese melts into the reserved pasta water and clings to the pasta, creating

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Eggplant Rolls

Eggplant Rolls Eggplant rolls with mozzarella and prosciutto are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course.  Ingredients  12 slices of eggplant 4 tbs olive oil (divided) Sea salt, pepper, Tone’s rosemary, garlic seasoning 12 slices prosciutto 12 mozzarella slices into 1/4″ square logs 1/3 cup panko (or almond flour) 1/3 cup pecorino cheese, grated

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Bocadillo de Jamon Iberico

Jamon Iberico Bocadillo (Sandwich) Bocadillo de jamón is a sandwich that is made with Spanish bread and slices of Spanish ham such as jamón Serrano (Serrano ham) or jamón Iberico (Iberian ham). It usually consists of a Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan) that’s been cut in half along the middle and layered with the ham. The cut side of

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Bruschetta

Bruschetta

Bruschetta Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of toasted bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil, tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar and salt.Bruschetta is meant to be served as a hand-held finger food, large enough for one or two bites.   Ingredients 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 tablespoon extra-virgin

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Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad “Insalata Caprese” literally means “the salad of Capri” which is an Italian island. Caprese salad is typically made by layering slices of fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil, then seasoned to perfection, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sometimes a balsamic glaze. Great summertime salad. Easy to make. Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs Ripe tomatoes, (3-4

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Pasta alla Boscaiola

Pasta alla Boscaiola Pasta alla Boscaiola (“woodsman pasta”) features a rich blend of mushrooms and bacon tossed with pasta in a silky garlic-herb tomato cream sauce. It’s earthy, smoky, creamy and unbelievably delicious. Ingredients: 6 slices thick cut bacon, diced 1 pound fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 cup onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced

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