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Involtini di Pollo - Ham and cheese stuffed chicken rolls

Involtini di Pollo - Ham and cheese stuffed chicken rolls by Shawnna and Davide Busetti

Involtini di Pollo - Ham and cheese stuffed chicken rollsNowadays there are more chicken recipes out there than days available to be able to cook each one. It is a very popular and versatile type of meat and it pairs really well with a large variety of ingredients. What I really like about chicken is that you can prepare it as a whole…

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Empanadas

Empanadas by Shawnna and Davide Busetti

EmpanadasEmpanadas are believed to have originated in Spain or Portugal. The word empanada comes from the word "empanar" which means to coat with bread or pastry. So, an empanada is a bread or pastry that surrounds some kind of delicious filling. Empanadas were brought to South America by Spanish and Portuguese colonists. Just about…

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Perfect Cappuccino with $40 tools

Perfect Cappuccino with $40 tools by Shawnna and Davide Busetti

Perfect Cappuccino with $40 toolsBy now we can all agree that Starbucks is very expensive, no matter what your perspective is. There is also another element that I find extremely troubling. The amount of time that it takes to get your order ready, it doesn't matter if it is a single espresso or a double mochaccino, non fat milk with…

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Clams and mussels in tomato broth

Clams and mussels in tomato broth by Shawnna and Davide Busetti

Clams and mussels in tomato brothClams and mussels are two very popular shellfish all over the world. There are many ways that they can be prepared. I remember that one of my favorite ways of eating them was a long time ago in Spain in a town called Tossa De Mar, about an hour north of Barcelona. Each individual mussel was covered in…

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Tigelle Modenesi

Tigelle Modenesi by Shawnna and Davide Busetti

TigelleModena is located in Emilia Romagna, known as the culinary bread basket of Italy. Tigelle are the quintessential food of Modena, a symbol of pride. So, what are tigelle? Simply put, they are a disc shaped bread, about the size and shape of an English muffin. The similarities stop there. Once baked, tigelle have a soft center,…

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Polpette di Tonno Tuna Cakes

Polpette di Tonno Tuna Cakes by Shawnna and Davide Busetti

Polpette di Tonno Tuna CakesWe have been enjoying crab cakes for quite a while now, thanks to our New England friends. In the Veneto region of Italy polpette di tonno, or tuna cakes, have been around forever, but are sadly so undiscovered in the United States. Polpette di tonno are delicious, simple to make, and leftovers are…

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Peperonata

Peperonata by Shawnna and Davide Busetti

PeperonataPeperonata is a delicious side dish that originates in the Puglia region of Italy. It makes a GREAT accompaniment to any meat dish. One nice thing about peperonata is that it can be made ahead of time, and reheated just prior to serving. It is also tasty served room temperature. The peppers and onions make this side dish a…

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Funghetti Trifolati

Funghetti Trifolati by Shawnna and Davide Busetti

Funghetti TrifolatiI truly love mushrooms! For a lot of different reasons. They remind me of when I was younger and used to take huge hikes in September in the Alps. I love the smell of the trees right after it has rained, and that earthy scent is very characteristic of places where you can find a nice bunch of porcini. There are…

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Marinated Three Bean Salad

Marinated Three Bean Salad by Shawnna and Davide Busetti

Marinated Three Bean SaladThis three bean salad is my mom's recipe, and I suspect it has been around a while, because my copy was typed on a typewriter. Three bean salad is a classic American side dish for a reason. It's delicious, it is simple to make, and it is especially ideal for picnics and outdoor gatherings since it doesn't…

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Marinated three beans salad

Marinated three beans salad by Shawnna and Davide Busetti

This three bean salad is my mom's recipe, and I suspect it has been around a while, because my copy was typed on a typewriter. Three bean salad is a classic American side dish for a reason. It's delicious, it is simple to make, and it is especially ideal for picnics and outdoor gatherings since it doesn't demand refrigeration. There…

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