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Tag Archives: red pepper flakes

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

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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Blog, Recipes, Sides, Spring Dishes, Vegetarian, Winter Dishes

American Buffalo Chili

March 8, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 8 Comments

Traditionally, Italian buffalos are used for the fantastic mozzarella di bufala cheese they produce. Mozzarella from the buffalo differs from that of a cow mainly in its stronger, “gamier” taste. In terms of using […]

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Blog, Fall Dishes, Meat, Recipes, Soup and Stew, Winter Dishes

Sautéed Broccolini

November 20, 2012by Ben Gaiarin 204 Comments

My favorite vegetable. Broccolini are a longer, skinnier version of broccoli, with more character. It has a more exciting flavor than the broccoli. They can be steamed in a pot, […]

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Blog, Fall Dishes, Recipes, Sides, Spring Dishes, Summer Dishes, Vegetarian, Winter Dishes

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