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In Honor of Parmigiano Reggiano Night: Risotto Cacio e Pepe!
October 27, 2012 at 8pm at the “Salone del Gusto” in Turin, Italy, was the webcasted event “Parmigiano Reggiano Night.” This occasion was to celebrate one of Italy’s most beloved cheeses and an opportunity to virtually share the table with … Continue reading
Posted in Entree (lunch/dinner), First Course, Vegetarian
Tagged cacio, cacio e pepe, celebration, cheese, easy recipe, elegant dish, italian recipe, Massimo Bottura, parmesan, parmesan cheese, parmigiano reggiano, Parmigiano Reggiano Night, pepe, pepper, rice, risotto, romantic dinner, sophisticated dish
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Cucumber & Smoked Salmon Canapé with Wasabi Cream
Smoked salmon is wonderful over bread, toast or crackers; but when served over cucumber, it creates a lighter and gluten-free alternative to the standard canapé. Cream cheese also pairs well with smoked salmon and in the US this duo is … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Brunch/Breakfast, Healthy Cookture, Light Dishes, Side Dishes, Snacks
Tagged appetizer, asian cucumber, canape, chives, cream cheese, cucumber, easy recipe, easy recipes, elegant appetizer, gluten-free, healthy recipe, healthy recipes, salmon, simple appetizer, smoked salmon, wasabi, wasabi cream
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Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese, Rosemary & Honey Spread
When in season, fresh figs are one of my favorite fruits. They are delicate and mildly sweet, which pairs well with savory flavors such as cheese, cured meats, and vegetables. I just returned from Brazil where my cousin Daniela served … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Brunch/Breakfast, Desserts, Healthy Cookture, Light Dishes, Snacks, Vegetarian
Tagged appetizer, black pepper, cheese, cheese dip, cheese spread, dip, easy appetizer, easy recipes, fast recipes, fig, fresh fig, fresh fruit, fresh ground black pepper, fruit, fruit and cheese, gluten-free, goat cheese, healthy recipe, honey, rosemary, snack, spread, vegetarian
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Lemon Buttermilk Breakfast Cake (Low Fat)
It is customary in Brazil to have a simple light cake for breakfast, afternoon tea or coffee. By ‘light’ I refer to the texture and not calories or fat content; since cakes don’t usually feel as heavy as their ingredients. … Continue reading
Posted in Breads, Brunch/Breakfast, Cakes, Desserts, Healthy Cookture, Snacks, Vegetarian
Tagged bolo, breakfast, breakfast cake, brunch, brunch cake, buttermilk, cake, coffee cake, easy recipe, fluffy cake, gateaux, healthy recipe, laticello, lemon, lemon buttermilk, light, light cake, low fat, low fat cake, low fat dessert, no butter, no butter cake, no oil, no oil cake, pastel, snack, tea cake, torta
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Three Bean Salad… in 5 minutes!
Beans are a basic food staple all over the world. It is a legume rich in protein, and often one of the main ingredients in a vegetarian’s diet. I love beans hot or cold: in soup, with rice, or on … Continue reading
Posted in Brunch/Breakfast, Entree (lunch/dinner), Healthy Cookture, Light Dishes, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
Tagged bean, beans, easy recipes, healthy recipes, light recipes, salad, vegan, vegetarian
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