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Pasta e Piselli (Italian Pasta And Peas)

Humble yet comforting, Pasta e Piselli is the kind of dish that speaks the language of home cooking—simple ingredients transformed into soulful flavor. Baby shell pasta cradles tender peas in every bite, while onion, garlic, and Italian herbs build a fragrant foundation. Finished with a touch of cheese and olive oil, it becomes creamy, savory, […]

Cherry Snowball Cookies

Ingredients 1 ¼ c powdered sugar, divided ½ c softened butter 1 c flour ¼ c instant oats ¼ c finely chopped sweetened coconut ¼ c finely chopped walnuts 1 pinch of salt 15 maraschino cherries, finely chopped Instructions Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet, using parchment paper. In a bowl […]

Pho Broth From Scratch with Chili Oil And Wontons And Short Ribs

Ingredients 20 wonton wrappers Wonton Filling 8 ounces ground pork 2 green onions finely chopped 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch Broth 2 pounds oxtail can also use short ribs, or a mix of both 1 pound top sirloin sliced very thin 8 cups […]

Orecchiette Pasta With Sausage And Spinach

Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Italian sausage (Or links, casings removed) 1 medium onion diced 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt* ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup heavy whipping cream** 340 grams of uncooked Orecchiette pasta ¾ lb 2 cups chopped fresh spinach ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated Instructions: […]

Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipe

Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipe Ingredients: 4 tablespoons salted butter 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 teaspoons dried dill 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons paprika 1 tablespoon Worcestershire 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 […]

Chicken and Mushrooms in a Garlic White Wine Sauce

Ingredients 8 pieces of chicken 2 teaspoons butter 2 teaspoons olive oil ¼ cup flour 3 tablespoons garlic, minced 12oz mushrooms, sliced ¼ cup white wine ⅓ cup chicken broth Salt & pepper to taste Parsley, for garnish Instructions Step 1: Heat 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium […]

Struffoli Recipe (Italian Honey Balls)

Ingredients: FOR THE STRUFFOLI: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium orange 1 medium lemon 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups canola oil, for deep-frying FOR ASSEMBLY: 3/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon freshly […]

Cheesy Oven-Baked Meatballs

Cheesy Oven-Baked Meatballs is a deliciously comforting dish that combines tender, juicy meatballs with a rich, creamy sauce and melty cheese. Made with a blend of ground beef, fresh herbs, and soaked breadcrumbs, these meatballs are baked to perfection and topped with a luscious mozzarella and parmesan cheese blend. The dish is then finished with […]

Polish Sauerkraut Soup (Kapusniak)

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sunflower oil 1 large onion, diced 1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, finely sliced 1 medium carrot, diced 1 medium parsnip, diced 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1 teaspoon allspice 6-8 juniper berries 2-3 bay leaves 400 g (1 lb) […]

Spaghetti Pie

Ingredients: Spaghetti Crust: 200g/7oz Spaghetti 2 Tbls Butter 2 Eggs 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese Cheese Layer: 400g/14.11oz Ricotta 2 Tbls Parsley 2 Tbls Fresh Basil Meat Sauce: 400g/14.11oz Ground Beef 1 Onion, finely chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, crushed 1 400g/14.11oz Tin Diced Tomatoes 1 Jar 400g/380ml Barilla Napoletana Sauce 1/2 Tsp Schwartz Piri Seasoning Salt/pepper […]