Oven fried chicken is a bit healthier than deep fried chicken. And, although you get the texture of fried chicken, you do not have to clean up that greasy mess. The other benefit of this recipe is how versatile it […]
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I love anything British, and a pork pie is a traditional English meat pie that can be traced back to medieval times. It is usually served either at room temperature or cold and perfect as a snack or with a
The name Italian Wedding Soup evolved from the phrase minestra maritata which means ‘married soup’ and refers to the ‘marriage’ of greens and meat – and has nothing to do with weddings. And many will argue that the peasant soup
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Cassoulet is a rich, slow-cooked stew originating in southern France in the town of Castelnaudary in the mid-1300s. It was a sumptuous blend of beans, sausage, pork, mutton, and preserved goose, spiced with garlic and herbs. Variants of the dish
Stews have been made since ancient times with the oldest known evidence of stew found in Japan. A stew typically has raw ingredients added to the gravy including any combination of vegetables and may include meat such as beef, pork,
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How many different versions of frittata can you make? Apparently sacco! Sacco means ‘a lot’ in Italian and frittata roughly translates to ‘fried.’ It has been described as “Italy’s version of an open-face omelet”. And that is why so many
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Just the name – Cream of Mushroom Soup – gets my taste buds going. Soups made with cream and mushrooms have been around for centuries. Ancient Italians made Salsa Colla and the French are well known for their Béchamel cream
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David loves artichokes so I am always on the look out for a good recipe. This is a delicious and easy meal that you are sure to enjoy. Add a salad and bread and you have a complete dinner. Here
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Meuniere is French for ‘the Miller’s wife’ and Sole meunière is a classic French fish dish consisting of sole that is dusted in flour, pan fried in butter, and served with the resulting brown butter sauce, parsley, and lemon. It
My sister loves soup and loves to make soup. She served her vegetable soup with tortellini, and it was hearty and delicious and everything you want a soup to be. Her soup inspired me to try a variation of a
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