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Panecicos [Recipe + Video] Cassava and Pork Crackling Rolls

Panecicos [Recipe + Video] Cassava and Pork Crackling Rolls

Panecicos (cassava and pork crackling rolls) are an obscure dish of our cuisine, known better as roadside fare. Perfect with a frosty-cold beer.

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Authentic ribollita soup

Authentic ribollita soup

A vegan, with peasant origins, soup typical of Florence, Tuscany. Cannellini beans, kale and cabbage will warm your stomach, and your heart!

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Orecchiette with broccoli rabe

Orecchiette with broccoli rabe

If you have relatives from Puglia or ever visited that amazing Italian region, you must love orecchiette with broccoli rabe. Here the recipe from a dear friend of mine from Lecce! Enjoy

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Orecchiette with broccoli rabe

Orecchiette with broccoli rabe

If you have relatives from Puglia or ever visited that amazing Italian region, you must love orecchiette with broccoli rabe. Here the recipe from a dear friend of mine from Lecce! Enjoy

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Beef Stew Recipe for Cancer and Chemotherapy

Beef Stew Recipe for Cancer and Chemotherapy

My first experience with beef stew was not positive. It was cold. We were camping and it came out of a large pre-made can. I suspect that this is very similar to most other peoples experiences with beef stew. Made from scratch, beef stew is actually hearty, savory, filling, and delicious. So I invite you to give the ole' beef stew a try once more.

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Bread & Butter Pickles

Bread & Butter Pickles

This traditional homemade bread & butter pickle recipe features cucumbers & onions, simply flavored with warm turmeric & sweet spices.

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Tzatziki – Traditional Greek Sauce (GF)

Tzatziki – Traditional Greek Sauce (GF)

Prep time does not account for allowing the Tzatziki to refrigerate overnight.

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Bún Măng Vịt (Vietnamese Duck Noodle Soup)

Bún Măng Vịt (Vietnamese Duck Noodle Soup)

Bún Măng Vịt (Vietnamese Duck Vermicelli Noodle Soup) is one of the classics of Vietnamese cuisine. It is savory, flavorful, and delicious either with or without bamboo shoots.

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Hot Cross Buns (an Easter and springtime tradition)

Hot Cross Buns (an Easter and springtime tradition)

This recipe makes one dozen generously sized hot cross buns, or about two dozen mini buns (a nice size for snacking or sharing). See recipe notes for more on proofing time.

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Hand-Piped Holiday Spritz Cookies

Hand-Piped Holiday Spritz Cookies

A classic addition to any festive holiday cookie plate, these delicately flavored homemade spritz butter cookies are far more delicious than the bland store bought ones. And they're piped, so you don't need a cookie press to make them! https://www.amazon.com/Ateco-3224-Canvas-Pastry-Decorating/dp/B000BVHG3C?crid=1GB866SXTGS9&keywords=ateco+piping+bags&qid=1702151877&sprefix=ateco%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-16&linkCode=li1&tag=alewyfe06-20&linkId=bb3a04a2e4cce88077c58e5be9cbd01d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_il

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