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Focused on four pantry essentials and ideas on how to use them. Several respected food bloggers share ideas on honey, vinegar, dried fruits and canned tomatoes

Originating in Tunisia, shakshouka is popular throughout the Mediterranean. There are variations in every corner of the region, sometimes with a different name. No wonder why. It is super tasty, super easy to make, and super budget friendly.

Puttanesca sauce is a quick and easy sauce to make for pasta. It offers great flavor, and works well with lots of different pasta shapes.

The Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Salad is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can make complex and amazing food. Easy to make. Delicious to eat

Versatile pomegranate glazed koftas are a natural on a mezze platter. Also great as an appetizer, tapas, slider or burger. Sure to become a favorite!

Easier to make than you think, homemade pasta is a great addition to your kitchen skills. Recreate the great taste of Italy. Homemade is the only way to go

It may seem funny to say, but I find a lot of similarities between food and music. With music, I have my “go-to” artists and “go-to” styles. It is the same with cooking for me. For example, there are five …

Italians are well known for enjoying an Aperitivo before a meal. An aperitivo is a pre-dinner cocktail meant to stimulate the taste buds before the meal. A simple and elegant cocktail, the classic Negroni is an excellent choice. Travel throughout …