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They are very soft and moist when you bite into them and burst with orange and almond flavors. Our recipe follows the original Tuscan tradition of Ricciarelli di Siena but without eggs, resulting in a final product with the same texture and flavor as the original. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian and vegan diet. What are orange almond cookies? Ricciarelli, or Italian orange almond cookies, are a traditional Christmas cookie served on special occasions during the winter holidays....

Be sure to serve this with a side of my garlic bread with cheese. Nothing beats a cheesy, meaty pasta bake recipe. This is my go-to recipe for feeding a crowd because it’s easy to make ahead of time, there are a variety of pasta choices, and it always leaves people feeling satisfied. The pasta is smothered in plenty of meaty marinara sauce and topped with a cheesy ricotta mixture along with mozzarella cheese....

Hellooooo DECEMBAAA. I was going to share with you the turkey pot pie I made last night but then I thought, ehhhhh…. People are probably pretty sick of turkey. I know we’ve had our fill of it by now. Between the actual turkey meal, turkey sandwiches, turkey soup, and turkey pot pie… I figured I might go with something new. PASTA. But wait- this recipe does call for chicken, and what’s a good chicken substitute?...

Why You’ll love this Recipe These bites are the ideal appetizer for fall and winter gatherings. It will keep guests coming back for more with a balance flavor and texture. It takes 10 minutes to assemble with no cook needed, and the whipped brie can be prepped ahead of time. One of your guests can even put it together for you with minimal instructions! Ingredients - Notes and Substitutions Pear - Use slightly firm, ripe pears of any kind....

These pear cookie crisps were my reward for training this week. As the name suggests, these cookies are crispy—the perfect contrast to the ripe and soft pears on top. Why didn’t I make something more decadent, you ask? I’ll save that for after the actual half-marathon. I wanted to make these pear cookie crisps a bit more fancy by drizzling caramel on top, so I melted some coconut sugar and coconut oil together....

You can make it with a classic basil pesto or experiment with arugula, zucchini, and roasted peppers. We’ll show you how to make it! Check out our best pasta recipe collection! Ingredients Instructions Variations Serving suggestions Tips Questions More Pasta Ideas The most popular and traditional pesto is one made with basil. It’s called pesto alla Genovese because it originated in the city of Genova in the northwestern region of Liguria in Italy....

Easy Portuguese Rolls Recipe I love the whole bread making process. There is just something about working with dough. Yet, it doesn’t have to be hard! Homemade bread recipes can be super easy with just a few tools and a good recipe. And that’s where I come in! These Portuguese rolls are pretty easy to make. But a little different from papo secos which are the most typical type of rolls you’ll find in a Portuguese bakery....

We’re definitely pizza lovers, and there’s nothing better than a pizza (or Calzone or Stromboli) made with homemade pizza dough. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how to make fast and easy pizza dough – the perfect base for all your favorite pizza toppings. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. EASY Homemade Pizza Dough You asked for a family-friendly, quick pizza dough recipe, so we delivered (no pun intended)....

What Is Red Beans And Rice Straight from the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana, this popular classic packs a punch of flavor and comfort! Red beans and rice is a hearty and satisfying combination of red beans, the aromatic holy trinity, smoked sausage, and a flavorful blend of Cajun spices slowly simmered to perfection. The delicious bean stew is then served over a bowl of warm fluffy white rice to complete its warm and tasty embrace....

I usually keep tamarind concentrate in my pantry when I want to add tangy flavors to a dish. I decided to use some tamarind paste to roast tempeh, sweet potatoes, and vegetables. The super tangy flavors of the tamarind glaze work so well with the roasted tempeh. I also roasted some chickpeas on the side so that they provide crunchiness to the dish, just like croutons. WHAT IS TAMARIND PASTE?...

People always ask me what are some of the authentic Romanian dishes and I have a few recipes here on the blog and to this day, one of my favorite has to be these stuffed peppers. This is my mom’s recipe that she’s been making ever since I can remember and she thankfully passed it down to me. Luckily for all my readers my mom also taught me to share, so share this delicious recipe I will!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Royal Walnut Cake is as pretty as it is irresistibly delicious! The Russian buttercream frosting made with sweetened condensed milk is tantalizingly good! Keep an eye on the whisk that mixes the cream – someone else will surely try to lick it! Ha! Truly it’s delicious and like no other buttercream you’ve tried before! This recipe is sponsored by Fisher Nuts and the cake is loaded with toasted walnuts which infuse the cake with rich flavor....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This braised cabbage is a classic comfort food made in nearly every Russian or Ukrainian home and our 3 year old loves it. I received several requests for this braised cabbage recipe in the past week and Vadim just thought it needed to get done. He combined two recipes – one from his Mama and one from my sister, Tanya....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Like Borsch or Pirojki, Pelmeni are a classic Slavic tradition. They are commonly made with beef, but I’m changing things up with a juicy chicken filling. These chicken pelmeni are time consuming, but are fun to make when you get your whole crew involved. The little fingers in your family will love making shapes out of the dough. Try cooking their creative little shapes, butter them up and enjoy with sour cream; they’ll love it!...

Be sure to try my Tomato Spinach Pasta and Shrimp Fra Diavolo recipes next! Shrimp Pasta Just wait until you taste this Shrimp Pasta! This amazing cream sauce has vibrant diced tomatoes and a balanced flavor profile that is truly restaurant quality. Every single bite of this dish leaves you wanting more. The shrimp is cooked to juicy perfection, after which the skillet is infused with flavor from a garlicky white wine reduction with the best seasonings and flavor enhancers....

But now I’m spoiled. I want flavorful, mouth-watering meals every night! And last night’s dinner didn’t disappoint. 😉 — I’ve been dreaming of these Raw Spicy “Tuna” Rolls ever since we made them on my first day of culinary training. They have the same mouth-feel and flavor as traditional sushi rolls, even without the sticky rice and raw fish! And while making sushi has always intimidated me, I can’t believe how easy it is to make these little vegetarian rolls!...

How to Make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie To make this Strawberry Banana Smoothie, you’ll need a blender and about 5 minutes of time. All you have to do is blend the ingredients together until smooth, then make any adjustments that you see fit once you taste it. Because fruits can vary in sweetness, you might need to add a little sweetener one day, but not the next. When you make a smoothie at home, you’re in charge of the flavor, so keep in mind that you can always tweak each batch to suit your tastes....

So here’s the thing, this isn’t your old-school pound cake, with a pound of butter, a pound of sugar, eggs and flour – but it is close. There’s butter, sugar, eggs and flour here but there’s also some flavor and moisture adding stuff like sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice, which I love because it gives this cake a slight lemon flavor which goes great with this strawberry glaze....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This punch is easy peasy. It requires very little effort. All you do is stir! I can’t really call it a recipe; more like a great idea. The punch may lose a little fizzle but will taste great for the life of your party. Make this for your next event and your punch bowl will stay busy. Ingredients for the Strawberry Party Punch: 2 (2-liter) Bottles of Sprite, refrigerated 1 (2-liter) bottle of Club Soda, refrigerated 1 lb of fresh strawberries (or if not in season, use 24 oz tub sliced strawberries in sugar, thawed)...

The Best Strawberry Rhubarb Bars Recipe I almost missed rhubarb season this year! Thankfully, I remembered it because I’ve been dying to make these strawberry rhubarb bars. If you love the combination of sweet and tart, then these bars are for you. They come complete with the most perfect, buttery crumble crust that’s for both the bottom crust and the crumble top. These bars are so incredibly easy to make, you’ll be making these over and over again....