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Naples Style Meat Ragù

Naples Style Meat Ragù by Carmelita

The other great Ragù, besides the one from Bologna, is prepared in a very different way and is much richer in tomatoes

1 vote
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Ravioli with Peas and Prosciutto

Ravioli with Peas and Prosciutto by Carmelita

This is a dish we made on a cooking class about a week ago using the first fresh peas of the season. Vibrantly colourful and tasty, the combination of peas and prosciutto is very typical of Bologna, though pureed peas are not.

1 vote
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Chocolate Sauce for Roman Oxtail

Chocolate Sauce for Roman Oxtail by Carmelita

A tomato sauce base is enriched with poached celery and finished with dark chocolate, raisins and pine nuts and a hint of nutmeg. This silky sauce is a subtly bitter sweet finish for Roman Oxtail Stew, its crowning glory. Though I have never tried it, I imagine it could also work well with game dishes.

1 vote
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Lasagne Verdi all Bolognese

Lasagne Verdi all Bolognese by Carmelita

This is the recipe that I have learnt to make in Bologna. It does take long preparation but it is well worth it. The Lasagne - the dish is called Lasagna in Naples but always Lasagne here - are light, the layers separate, very little bechamel is used. So the dish is rich and tasty without being heavy. It is the pride and joy of…

4 votes
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HOT CHOCOLATE MELT PINE APPLE GRANITA

HOT CHOCOLATE MELT PINE APPLE GRANITA by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

HOT CHOCOLATE MELT PINE APPLE GRANITA

1 vote
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Almonds in dark chocolate

Almonds in dark chocolate by Lemon Squeezy

Quick and easy after-dinner treats. These delicious morsels of velvety chocolate and crunchy almonds are quick and easy to put together and make a great gift. Store the almonds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. They will keep for up to two weeks.

1 vote
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Pan braised quail with whole garlic

Pan braised quail with whole garlic by Carmelita

Quick, easy and tasty. Italian style simplicty that lets you savour each flavour.

2 votes
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Gran Lasagna di Carnevale

Gran Lasagna di Carnevale by Carmelita

A sumptous scrumptious dish for feasting with family and friends

1 vote
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CINNAMON POACHED PEAR WITH ALMOND PANNA COTTA, ORANGE SORBET

CINNAMON POACHED PEAR WITH ALMOND PANNA COTTA, ORANGE SORBET by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

CINNAMON POACHED PEAR WITH ALMOND PANNA COTTA, ORANGE SORBET

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Skinny Bolognese, Amazingly Rich, Very Filling, Served Over Nutritious Spaghetti Squash

Skinny Bolognese, Amazingly Rich, Very Filling, Served Over Nutritious Spaghetti Squash by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Everybody needs a good recipe for Bolognese and this sauce is really fabulous. My recipe is skinnier and healthier than most due to using ground turkey and draining the fat after browning. In addition, I’m adding a medley of pureed vegetables and…

1 vote
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Garden Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti

Garden Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti by Salad Foodie

This marinara is chock full of veggies, and served atop whole grain spaghetti noodles, makes a guilt-free pasta entrée. Use the last of summer’s garden tomatoes, or use canned if time is short. It fills your whole home with a wonderful Italian aroma as it cooks!

1 vote
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Watermelon and Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Watermelon and Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette by Draeger's Cooking School

Quite a refreshing summer salad

3 votes
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Sun dried tomato pesto

Sun dried tomato pesto by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Sun dried tomato pesto

1 vote
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BANANA SPLIT

BANANA SPLIT by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

BANANA SPLIT

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Italian Salsa Verde

Italian Salsa Verde by Vicki S Challancin

A vibrant, bold, versatile condiment straight from Italy to your table! Try using this in soups, on bread, with crudités, alongside any grilled seafood or meat, atop cheese, as a pasta sauce, and as a dip for chips or pita triangles.

1 vote
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