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Tag Archives: oliveoil

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino Fresco

October 11, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 201 Comments

This is one of the simplest, most delicious pasta recipes that serves great as a quick “midnight” supper. Spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, and fresh hot pepper cries Italian at […]

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Asparagus Bread Stir-Fry

May 1, 2013by Ben Gaiarin Leave a comment

It is the season of the asparagi, or, in “normal” language, asparagus. The season will be done in the blink of an eye, and pretty soon we’ll begin to discuss things like […]

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Spaghetti with Shrimp and Zucchini

April 26, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 190 Comments

Saffron is one of the most sought after spices in the world. The delicate threads from the purple saffron flower are treated like gold. This isn’t only due to the […]

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Spotlight on Radicchio

March 30, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 302 Comments

It’s radicchio season in Italy! Well,  and also asparagus season, artichoke season, lemon season, and banana season. But let’s focus on the radicchio, because it may not seem so familiar. Radicchio is a bitter […]

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Thai Banana Flower Salad with Shrimp and Chicken

January 26, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 198 Comments

Do you ever find yourself roaming in an ethnic grocery store, surrounded by unfamiliar foreigners, and have the urge to try something they do? To cook something they cook? Well, […]

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Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Breadcrumbs

January 19, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 240 Comments

Growing up eating pasta, in and out of Italia, my family and I have become specialists on the secrets to the classic dish. Many people seem to focus mainly on […]

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Spinach Frittata with Parmigiano Reggiano

November 21, 2012by Ben Gaiarin 87 Comments

Trying different types of cheeses can be one of the largest joys of life. But whenever I try a new formaggio, whether it be a soft brie from France, or […]

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