Biryani, which is a very popular rice dish in India is packed with vegetables and exotic spices and comes in many variations. Each biryani recipe can be as unique as the families that make them.
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History of Paella + A Vegetarian Paella Recipe
There is something about paella that makes it such a fun summertime meal. Could it be because it is the favored dish of always-sunny Spain?
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Homemade Ravioli with Caramelized Shallots and Spinach
This is a recipe for made from scratch pillowy ravioli stuffed with caramelized shallots, spinach and ricotta cheese.
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Vegetarian Ragù
Ragù by definition is a thick Italian meat-based pasta sauce. In this recipe however I made a vegetarian version with mushrooms, bell peppers, eggplant, onions and garlic.
Fresh Homemade Pasta
This is an awesome recipe that I got from my friend Rose who actually got this recipe first hand from a local chef in Tuscany, Italy.
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Nando’s Arugula and Mushroom Pizza with Goat Cheese
Today there are so many creative choices for pizzas, but over a decade ago, Nando’s pizza was new and unique. I got the recipe from Nando and I have made this pizza so many times over the years, and it’s always been a big hit. I haven’t changed a thing in this recipe in all these years. It just works the way it is!
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Stuffed Pasta Shells
Pasta shells stuffed with ricotta cheese, spinach or baby kale, onions, mozzarella, eggs, nutmeg, and salt/pepper. All topped with marinara sauce. It’s delicious, nutritious, and easy to make!
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