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Pancetta Fusilli with Herb Shallot Cream

Pancetta Fusilli with Herb Shallot Cream

Ingredients 250 g pancetta 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp minced garlic 1 lb (12–15 ea.) shallots ½ tsp sugar, salt, pepper 1½ cups chicken stock ¼ cup heavy cream 1 cup tightly packed herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme, marjoram, parsley, basil)…

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken cacciatore is a classic Italian chicken dish. It is reddish, and the tomato adds a distinct flavor. Ingredients 1 ½ cups (360 ml), chopped onion 3 lbs (1350 g), chicken parts with skin removed 14 oz (400 g) can…

Traditional Lasagne

Traditional Lasagne

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 1½ lb (680 g) ground beef 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (28 oz/800 g) crushed tomatoes 10–15 basil leaves, chopped…

Rigatoni Pasta with Ricotta in Tomato Cream Sauce

Rigatoni Pasta with Ricotta in Tomato Cream Sauce

Pasta with ricotta cheese in a tomato cream sauce topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Ingredients 16 oz rigatoni (or other) pasta 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 cup finely-chopped onions 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (28…

Linguine Primavera Mediterranean

Linguine Primavera Mediterranean

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly-minced garlic ¼ cup roasted red peppers, julienned ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives 1 artichoke heart (canned is fine), cut into 8 pieces ½ cup dry white wine…

Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup

Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup

The original contributor of this recipe noted that the recipe originated from their mother, who used to make it for them. Ingredients 1 pound beef round steak, cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 tablespoon margarine ½ cup chopped onion 2 cans…

Pad Kra Pao Gai (Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry)

Pad Kra Pao Gai (Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry)

One of the most well known dishes in Thailand is pad kra pao gai (ผัดกะเพราไก่), a spicy stir fry containing basil and chicken. Most places, from small street food stalls to big restaurants, serve Pad Kra Pao Gai. One reason…

White Bean Soup with Basil, Rosemary, and Garlic Croutons

White Bean Soup with Basil, Rosemary, and Garlic Croutons

Ingredients 2 cans (2 lbs) white beans, such as cannellini, drained 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup of your favorite marinara pasta sauce 2 large garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried basil…

Kanachi (Armenian Herb Salad)

Kanachi (Armenian Herb Salad)

Kanachi (Կանաչի — Armenian for herbs) consists of an assortment of various aromatic and tasty herbs that are served raw as an appetizer and/or side dish next to main courses of Armenian dishes. There is also a Persian cuisine equivalent…

Tuna Melt Fishcakes

This practical and tasty recipe can be served either hot or cold as a fast main course or for a picnic or a buffet. Ingredients 200 g tuna in olive oil 200 g ricotta cheese 2 eggs 50 g capers…

Tomato Basil Soup with Garlic Toasts

Tomato Basil Soup with Garlic Toasts

This soup is comfort food at its best. You know, get all cozy in the sofa, turn on your favorite flick, that kind of thing. Ingredients 1 cup tomato paste ¾ cup heavy cream 18 oz tomato juice ½ cup…

Thick-Crust Pizza

Thick-Crust Pizza

Ingredients 1 can (12 oz) tuttorosso tomato sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 tablespoon crushed garlic ¼ teaspoon dried oregano 2 packets (14 g / 4½ teaspoon)…