Potato dumplings cooked in an air fryer until crisp on the outside and tender inside, tossed with herbs and spices, and served with a tomato sauce.

A dish of fried gnocchi with marinara sauce.

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Small Plates

Pasta

Air Fry

Italian

Air-Fried Gnocchi

A healthier alternative to traditional fried pork chops, still well-seasoned with a crispy outside and juicy inside.

Air fried pork chops with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce.

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Meat

Pork

Air-Fried Pork Cutlets

An alternative to grilled shrimp that is quick and simple, just shrimp, oil, and seasoning for a few minutes in the air fryer.

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Seafood

Shrimp

Air-Fried Shrimp

A rustic French pastry with a flaky, buttery crust wrapped around spiced apple slices, baked until golden and caramelized.

Apple Galette

Dessert

Fruit

A rustic French pastry featuring a flaky, buttery crust folded around apricots, baked until golden and bubbling with sweet-tart fruit.

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Apricot Galette

Tender pork filled with a sweet-savory mixture of apricots and herbs, roasted until juicy and flavorful.

Slices of apricot-stuffed pork with roast potatoes and sautéd greens.

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Apricot-stuffed Pork Tenderloin

A savory-sweet spread made by slow-cooking bacon with onions, brown sugar, vinegar, and spices, creating a rich, smoky, and caramelized condiment.

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Condiments

Bacon

Bacon Jam

A sweet and savory appetizer made by wrapping tender dates in smoky bacon, baked until caramelized and crisp.

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Mediterranean

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

A traditional Italian dip from Piedmont made with garlic, anchovies, olive oil, and butter, served warm with fresh or cooked vegetables.

A dish of bagna cauda with vegetables and bread for dipping.

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Garlic

Bagna Cauda

A hearty breakfast made by baking oats with milk, eggs, and spices, often enriched with fruits or nuts, creating a warm, cake-like texture.

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Baking

Breakfast

Baked Oatmeal

Light and fluffy, using a traditional Indian technique in a covered skillet with the added kick from fresh lime and cilantro.

Skillet with basmati rice and chopped parsley.

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Rice

Basmati Lime Rice

Slow-cooked Italian sauce made with pork and beef, tomatoes, wine, and aromatic herbs, creating a rich and hearty dish for pasta.

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Beef

Beef and Pork Ragu

Traditional baking powder biscuits that use grated frozen butter and folded dough to give the biscuits a soft, flaky texture.

A batch of baking soda biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Biscuits

Southern

A flavorful soup made with black beans, onions, bell peppers, and spices like cumin and oregano, offering a rich and hearty taste of Cuban cuisine.

black-bean-soup

Soup

Beans

Black Bean Soup

A classic French recipe made with beef, braised in red wine, vegetables, and herbs. It's a hearty, flavorful version of beef stew.

A plate of boeuf bourguignon over a bed of mashed potatoes.

boeuf-bourguignon

Stew

French

Boeuf Bourguignon

The traditional coal-region holiday drink from Pennsylvania, made by simmering whiskey, citrus fruits, honey, and spices, served warm for a spiced kick.

A mason jar of boilo next to a bottle of Kessler whiskey.

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Drinks

Eastern European

Boilo

Oven-roasted chicken breasts that are soaked in a salt water brine and roasted quickly at a high temperature to keep them tender and juicy.

Oven roasted chicken breasts after they have been brined.

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Chicken

Brined Chicken Breasts

Spicy chicken wings coated in tangy sauce, typically a mixture of butter and hot sauce, delivering a zesty and flavorful kick.

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Buffalo Wings

A modern take on a Korean classic made with marinated ground beef with a savory, sweet, and slightly caramelized flavor.

A bowl of bulgogi-style ground beef topped with scallions and sesame seeds.

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Asian

Bulgogi Ground Beef

A fusion dish combining Korean flavors with the convenience of meatballs, featuring a savory-sweet marinade and tender texture.

A plate of bulgoki meatballs with dipping sauce.

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Bulgogi Meatballs

A simple, savory Eastern European dish made with cooked cabbage or sauerkraut, onions, carrot, and bacon.

A skillet with fried cabbage and shredded potato pie.

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Vegetables

Potatoes

Cabbage Pie

Classic Kosher garlic dill pickles made with fresh pickling cucumbers that are steam canned and shelf-stable for long-term storage.

pickles

Pickles

Canning

Cucumbers

Canned Pickles

A tangy salsa made from tomatillos, chili peppers, and onions. Its vibrant flavor adds a zesty kick to various dishes.

tomatillo-salsa

Sauces

Mexican

Canned Tomatillo Salsa

A simple, smooth, and elegant soup made from pureed carrots and cream with the addition of a Sauce Velouté for extra silkiness.

carrot-soup

Mother Sauces

Carrot Soup

A savory soup made from celery, onions, and velouté. It can be served hot or cold and paired with toasted crostini.

A bowl of celery soup with toasted crostini.

celery-soup

Celery Soup

A rustic pastry with a flaky, golden crust folded around fresh cherries, baked until the fruit is tender and juices bubble.

Cherry Galette

Simple, creamy herb gravy based on the French velouté sauce with the addition of milk for a smooth, velvety texture.

Chicken gravy based on a French velouté with milk and herbs.

Chicken Gravy

A delicious Italian dish featuring tender sautéd chicken cutlets with a buttery, tangy lemon-caper sauce.

chicken-piccata

Chicken Piccata

A flavorful base made by simmering chicken bones, vegetables, and herbs, used as a base for soups, sauces, and a variety of dishes.

A pot of chicken stock simmering on a stove.

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Chicken Stock

Combines savory prosciutto and gooey mozzarella, elevating the dish with a rustic richness and delightful flavor profile.

A roasted chicken breast with prosciutto and melted mozzarella cheese.

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Chicken with Prosciutto and Mozzarella

A medley of deli meats, cheeses, veggies, and condiments, blended together for a satisfying and flavorful sandwich experience.

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Salad

Chopped Italian Hoagie

A golden, crackling crust with a soft, airy interior, made from simple ingredients like flour, water, yeast, and salt.

Loaves of crispy Italian bread cooling on a baking rack

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Bread

Crispy Italian Bread

Quality pork belly, seasoned with a blend of spices, then is smoked to perfection for a rich, savory flavor.

A board covered with slices of homemade smoked bacon.

smoked-bacon

Cured & Smoked Bacon

A savory blend of soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and garlic with an umami-rich taste that complements dumplings perfectly.

A plate of steamed dumplings with a dish of dipping sauce.

dumpling-sauce

Dumpling Sauce

A classic Italian soup made with escarole, beans, and pasta in a chicken broth with a dash of lemon juice.

A bowl of escarole soup with white beans and orzo.

Escarole Soup

A Middle Eastern staple, crispy, golden-brown chickpea and fava bean fritters, seasoned with herbs and spices, offering a flavorful vegetarian delight.

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Falafel

A vibrant Levantine dish, combines crispy pita, fresh vegetables, and herbs, drizzled with zesty sumac dressing for a flavorful crunch.

fatoush-salad

Fatoush Salad

A flavorful dish made with canned corned beef, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and garlic that makes a great breakfast over rice with a fried egg.

Filipino corned beef hash with a fried egg.

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Filipino Corned Beef Hash

A hearty dish made by simmering fresh fish with tomatoes, olives, onions, fennel, garlic, herbs, and broth, creating a flavorful and aromatic seafood blend.

A bowl of cod fish stew with onions, fennel, tomatoes, and black olives.

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Fish

Fish stew

Small, hand-rolled Italian pasta shells made from flour and water, known for their chewy texture and ability to hold hearty sauces.

cavatelli

Fresh Cavatelli

Handmade using simple ingredients like flour and eggs, resulting in a tender texture that pairs perfectly with various sauces and fillings.

fresh-pasta

Fresh Pasta

A simple treat made by cooking ripe bananas in butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar until golden, caramelized, and slightly crisp on the outside with a soft interior.

A skillet with fried bananas in a brown sugar glaze.

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Fried Bananas

A savory snack made by coating briny olives in breadcrumbs and frying until golden, creating a crisp exterior with a burst of salty flavor inside.

A tray of fried olives with lemon garlic aioli.

fried-olives

Fried Olives

A traditional Calabrese dish that uses fresh, seasonal vegetables sautéed in olive oil with garlic for full flavor and rustic simplicity..

A skillet with fried potatoes, Iitalian frying peppers, and grape tomatoes.

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Fried Potatoes and Frigitelli

Soft Italian dumplings typically made from potatoes, flour, and eggs, known for their pillowy texture and versatility with sauces from tomato to butter and sage.

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Gnocchi

A classic Italian dish featuring soft potato gnocchi baked in a tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella and basil until bubbly and golden.

A skillet full of gnocchi alla sorrentina covered withe melted mozzarella cheese and basil.

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

A flavorful Mexican-inspired stew made in the Instant Pot with shredded chicken, tangy tomatillos, and spicy green chilies.

green-chicken-chili

Green Chicken Chili

Smoky depth of charred eggplant combined with tomatoes, herbs, and a tangy dressing, creating a Mediterranean delight.

A line drawing of a Dutch Oven, which is the logo for this site.

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