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KOTHEY MOMO

Today I want to share with you the recipe for Momo, the Himalayan Dumplings.  I had them for the first time at a Nepalese Restaurant a little while ago and I simply loved them.  There are many variations of momos … Continue reading

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SPAGHETTI WITH HOME-MADE TOMATO SAUCE

I cannot believe it!  I have blogged for over 2 years and I haven’t posted this recipe yet!  Spaghetti with home-made tomato sauce form the BASE of Italian cuisine.  So much so that Italians refer to this dish as pasta … Continue reading

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AUNT FRANCA’S RABBIT

Today I want to share with you another one of my family recipes.  This is my favourite way to cook and eat rabbit and when I was a child I would choose this dish over chicken any time!  I know … Continue reading

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PROSCIUTTO, ROCKET AND GRANA CHEESE PIZZA

My husband adores pizza… so, to please him (and the kids!), I usually make pizza on Sunday evening.  Home made pizza can be quite healthy, depending on the toppings you use and it is quite common in Italian houses to … Continue reading

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RAITA

The first time I ate raita, I was in Mumbai.  I was still quite new to Indian food (we are talking about over 10 years ago!) and everything seemed too spicy for me!  That’s when I was served some raita… … Continue reading

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SWORDFISH INVOLTINI IN TOMATO SAUCE

Swordfish involtini are a very common dish in Sicily and they are also one of my favourite recipes for fish!  A little while ago I already shared with you the recipe of how to make Baked Swordfish Involtini.  Today I … Continue reading

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HORTOBÁGYI PALACSINTA

I know, I know… today’s recipe is NOT Italian.  But this specific dish is very dear to my heart.  You see, when I was a child I visited Hungary with my parents and I had the best Hortobágyi palacsinta ever … Continue reading

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PASTA WITH SICILIAN STUFFED ARTICHOKES

Today I am sharing a pasta recipe in a guest post at Chef Dennis’ blog, A Culinary Journey.  I think pretty much all food bloggers know Chef Dennis.  He is a very talented chef, but above all he is a … Continue reading

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