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Five Star Fondue

Five Star Fondue by Chef Doug

This is a fondue available at the longtime local favorite Rhinelander restaurant, and subsequently Gustav's restaurants, both founded by Chef Horst Mager, in Portland Oregon. I just can't stress enough how delicious this fondue is. Whether you are a fondue fan or not, you simply must try this very easy to make favorite.

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Old-fashioned potted crab

Old-fashioned potted crab by Guest of winter

To pot crab was originally a short-term preserving method. Now it's a delicacy of crab meat, butter and herbs to serve as a spread.

3 votes
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Basil Dipping Oil

Basil Dipping Oil by Bob Vincent

This is an easy and quick dipping oil. It is a nice dipping oil for freshly baked breads. I did not add salt, pepper or other ingredients that may seem appropriate. The oil is basically pesto sauce without, pine nuts, cheese and garlic. It makes a great base for a tasty bruschetta with tomatos and mozzarella when tomatos are at…

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Chilled Italian Zucchini Appetizer

Chilled Italian Zucchini Appetizer by John Spottiswood

This is a fantastic recipe that I adapted from Marcella Hazen. She recommends serving this at room temperature, but I've had a similar broccoli appetizer at a great local Italian restaurant and they chill it, so I thought I would too. I think it would be great either way. If it's hot out, and a chilled appetizer would be nice, then…

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Italian Marinated Mushrooms With Pecan Smoked Garlic

Italian Marinated Mushrooms With Pecan Smoked Garlic by Bob Vincent

These mushrooms and garlic make a great addition to an antipasti platter or as an additon to a salad. Add cubes of cheese, olives, roasted red peppers, sliced banana peppers, salami and a glass of wine to make for a perfect first course. Serve at room temperature as the flavors will be best then. Don't throw out the mushroom…

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Bavarian Semmelknoedel (Bread Dumplings)

Bavarian Semmelknoedel (Bread Dumplings) by Foodiewife

This is a very traditional bread dumpling that is served in restaurants in Austria and Bavaria. This is a perfect dumpling to serve with a stew that has rich sauce. Please see my recipe for Austrian Goulash, which is also a delicious beef stew with a rich paprika tomato sauce. This is so comforting! This pairs well with pork, too.…

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Insalata di riso (Summer Rice Salad)

Insalata di riso (Summer Rice Salad) by Frank Fariello

Mid-August, when the temperatures climb to tropical heights, is a time when the enthusiasm of even the most avid cook can begin to wane. Italians often turn to easily prepared dishes that need minimal or no actually cooking. Salads are an obvious choice, and rice salads are a favorite. Not only are they delicious, but they are easy to…

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Appetizers from Valencia -Cod dumplings

Appetizers from Valencia -Cod dumplings by chefgonin

Valencia is a Mediterranean city in the cuisine culture is very important, do you know the Valencian recipes?, Discover them in http://valenciagastronomic.blogspot.com.es

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Easy Russian Pelmeni

Easy Russian Pelmeni by lilly1mathuse

This Easy Russian Pelmeni recipe is one of the recipes that has been handed down in my family for generations and I am delighted to share this with you today. I love to make batches of these simple Russian pelmeni when I’ve had a busy day and I’m looking for some comfort food.

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Garganelli

Garganelli by Patricia Turo

Homemade pasta is easy to make with a few kitchen tools and the flavor surpasses anything you can buy.

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Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs by Jenny

Deviled eggs are one of the party snacks that are easily prepared and people love them. I have here 3 options for their filling but the choices are endless and you can easily improvise by adding your favourite ingredients creating your unique version of this tasty snack!

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Cheater's Gnocchi

Cheater's Gnocchi by Carolinaheartstrings

Gnocchi! Fun to say. Fun to make. This is NOT your Naunie’s Gnocchi! (Naunnie was my Italian grandmother) This “cheat” recipe uses potato flakes (horrors!) in place of the usual mashed potatoes. With the aid of a food processor and a few simple ingredients you can knock out these tasty, satisfying little Italian dumplings in…

2 votes
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Preserved tuna fish in oil

Preserved tuna fish in oil by Guest of winter

Tuna fish in oil, widely popular in Spain, it's a delicacy that's not difficult to prepare with fresh tuna from the market. Learn how.

1 vote
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A Neapolitan Christmas: Insalata di rinforzo

A Neapolitan Christmas: Insalata di rinforzo by Frank Fariello

This zesty cauliflower salad is a fixture on family tables in Naples during the Christmas season. And it couldn't be simpler to make.

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Lemon Dieta

Lemon Dieta by GianMaria Le Mura

Il limone è uno dei frutti che hanno più proprietà medicinali. Quest’ultimo contiene molte vitamine e sostanze nutritive che ci aiutano a restare in buona salute. Inoltre, ci aiuta a ritornare in forma, eliminando le tossine ed accelerando il metabolismo

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