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Leslie's Kitchen: Three Bean Chili Recipe
Looking for a quick chili recipe for a weekend gathering? Try Leslie's three bean chili recipe! It’s easy to put together and everyone will enjoy it.
Sunday Ragu: A Neapolitan Delicacy
If Rome is the cultural capital of Italy, then Naples is most certainly the capital of food. From the first pizza makers to bakery racks filled with fresh pastries stuffed with warm ricotta and jams, I fell in love with Naples both at first sight and at first bite. After all, Naples has a rich and diverse culinary history shaped by centuries, making it a food destination not for the weak.
Frank Occhino's Easy Homemade Pizza
Dive into homemade pizza making with a touch of Frank Occhino's magic. Whether you're cooking leisurely or in a hurry, our two dough recipes have you covered: from a slow-fermented dough for depth of flavor to a quick and convenient version. Simple, fresh, and delicious—let's make pizza, gratsi style. Ready, set,...
The Mediterranean through its Street Food
The Mediterranean is known for its deeply rooted culinary traditions. Some of countries’ most important events are centred around a table piled high with local food and wine.
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Leslie's Kitchen: Chocolate Dipped Oranges
Looking for a sweet dessert option without too much prep? Try candied oranges dipped in chocolate! Serve these at your next dinner party or store in an airtight container and pull one out when you’re craving something sweet.
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Leslie's Kitchen: Grass fed beef with shiitake mushrooms
This dinner recipe is simple, delicious, and nutritious. Sear the meat and slow cook in your Dutch oven while you’re out running errands. Serve over pasta and top with a spoonful of shiitake mushrooms.
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Leslie's Kitchen: Roasted Veggie Chicken Chili
Cold winter nights call for a warm bowl of stew and a slice of crusty sourdough bread. Try this roasted Veggie Chicken Chili and I promise it will become one of your favorites!
Packed with carrots, sweet potato, and cauliflower, this chili is rich in fiber and immune-boosting nutrients. Use your leftover roasted chicken or pick up a roasted chicken at your local natural foods market.
The Cinque Terre
Easily reachable by train from all major Italian cities, the Cinque Terre makes the perfect getaway all year round, from long summer months spent at sea to chillier, blue-skied winter days. If you're planning a trip or simply curious, let's look at what each sleepy village has to offer.
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Leslie's Kitchen: Chicken Soup from Scratch
They say chicken soup for the soul and I promise, this recipe does just that. If you feel a cold coming on, feeling blue, or if you are craving a warm, cozy soup, try this recipe!
Italy's very own Blue Zone
Ah, Blue Zones! There are these remarkable regions around the world where people tend to live much longer than average. And I am talking at 85 or even 90, but more like 100 and 105! Have you ever heard of them?
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Che bello il caffe – the history and influence of the Moka pot
Is there any better aroma wafting through your house than that of a freshly brewed pot of coffee? Most of us cannot start our day without it. It is our morning ritual, our reason to get out of bed, our “secret sauce”. In Italy however, it is much more than that...
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Leslie's Kitchen: Hearty Minestrone Soup
I like to prepare this over the weekend and then reheat it during the week when life gets crazy. The beans, potato, and Parmesan make this a hearty meatless meal. If you still feel like you need a little extra, serve with turkey or chicken sausage. Don’t forget the warm, crusty bread!
From Tuscany to Corfu: Traveling Through Books
Like music and film, reading books can transport us to beautiful destinations, whether real or imaginary, nostalgic moments or future desires. From memories and romance novels to historical fiction, reading is my favorite past-time to immerse myself in the richness of Mediterranean culture, landscape, and history whenever I long for a mental escape.
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How to make an Italian Aperitivo
The aperitivo is without a doubt, the happiest hour for Italians, it is the anticipation of an adventure, "La dolce vita" at its best.
The aperitivo is a ritual, a moment dedicated to friends, to lightheartedness, to chatting, it is undoubtedly the most iconic Italian moment.
