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Tyler’s Sunchoke Salad with Roasted Eggplant, Buttermilk Yogurt

March 23, 2015by Ben Gaiarin 2 Comments

I have two incredibly adventurous friends, Alex and Tyler, who enjoy going on odd journeys with me through Europe, to jazz concerts at loading docks, and other things of such […]

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Blog, Recipes, Spring Dishes, Vegetarian, Winter Dishes

Penne with Radicchio

November 17, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 254 Comments

I feel like it was just yesterday that I was saying “it’s radicchio season!” I did my post on radicchio season, and Nonna Italia’s risotto con radicchio, just about 8 months ago because the […]

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Blog, Fall Dishes, Pasta, Recipes, Spring Dishes

Homemade Pasta- The Italian Art

March 12, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 206 Comments

Pasta fatti in casa were the words so often used by the local Trattorie beside every dish of pasta on the menu (traditional Italian comfort restaurants) . The words “pasta fatti in casa”  mean […]

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Blog, Fall Dishes, Pasta, Recipes, Spring Dishes, Summer Dishes, Winter Dishes

Homemade Swiss Muesli

February 13, 2013by Ben Gaiarin Leave a comment

People tend to be drawn to Switzerland by the towering snow-capped Alps, the stunning blue lakes, or, if you are on the wealthy side, their banks. However, their cuisine is […]

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Blog, Breakfast, Fall Dishes, Recipes, Spring Dishes, Summer Dishes, Winter Dishes

Salmon and Dill Pasta

February 3, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 176 Comments

I now present to you.. the greatest use of leftover salmon from the night before! Wow, how intense. This pasta is my version of a classic Italian dish, commonly used […]

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Blog, Fall Dishes, Pasta, Recipes, Seafood, Spring Dishes, Summer Dishes, Winter Dishes

Dark Chocolate Truffles with Hazelnut

January 5, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 1,334 Comments

Being influenced by the region of Piemonte, where we have our house, I decided to try a classic combo of chocolate and hazelnut, which happens to be my Dad’s favorite. […]

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The Gift of Christmas Truffles

December 28, 2012by Ben Gaiarin 182 Comments

Since last Friday, I have been laboring over my gift to my family, consisting of my parents, brother, grandparents, and aunts. Every year, we all give each other one small, […]

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