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Chocolate-Almond Cookies (Strazzate)
These traditional crumbly cookies from the Basilicata region of Italy are flavored with Strega, an Italian herbal liqueur.
The Original Fettuccine Alfredo
Mixing the ingredients on a warmed platter will help them melt quickly to make a satiny sauce. For the best results, use dried pasta, which doesn't break as easily during tossing as fresh egg pasta does.
Iceberg Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
When making the vinaigrette for this salad, use a crumbly blue cheese like cabrales or valdéon from Spain. Continue...
Pasta with Fried Peppers and Bread Crumbs
The secret to making this hearty Basilicatan specialty is to fry the dried peppers to a delicate crisp. Continue...
Focaccia with Tomatoes and Olives
This chewy focaccia is one of many excellent varieties sold at the bakery Panificio Cifarelli in Matera. Continue...
Vanilla Banana Black & White Milk Shake
This recipe for a layered shake is based on one in Thoroughly Modern Milkshakes by Adam Ried.
Strawberry Milk Shake
This recipe is based on one in Thoroughly Modern Milkshakes by Adam Ried.
Chicken Biryani Spiced with Saigon Cinnamon
Using Saigon cinnamon, a fiery sweet spice, adds complexity and fragrance to this simple one-pot chicken and rice dish.
Iceberg Slaw
Make this slaw just before serving so that the lettuce is as crisp as possible.
Chinese Minced Chicken Wraps
This recipe was given to us by Bee Yin Low, who writes the blog www.rasamalaysia.com.
Catfish Simmered in Caramel Sauce
This classic sweet and savory Vietnamese fish dish is excellent paired with white rice and stir-fried Asian greens.
Banana, Coconut, and Tapioca Pearl Soup
This creamy, sweet dessert is a favorite Vietnamese street snack.
Carrot and Daikon Pickle
This crunchy pickle can stand alone as a snack or an appetizer, or you can add it to Asian dipping sauces, sandwiches, or salads.
Stir-Fried Iceberg Lettuce
This fragrant stir-fry, a version of one in The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen (Simon & Schuster, 1999) by Grace Young, is a popular Chinese New Year dish.
Spiced Lamb Kebabs
These spiced, succulent kebabs can be formed into either cylinders or patties.