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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Blossom Lady

Nov 09, 2024 11:41 AM

Short on time but big on hunger? Spaghetti aglio e olio is the perfect Italian pasta dish—full of flavor and ready in minutes! Spaghetti aglio e olio, or “spaghetti with garlic and oil,” is a wonderfully simple dish that hails from Naples, Italy. Often called “midnight pasta” or “spaghettata di mezzanotte,” it’s a favorite late-night meal for chefs and home cooks because it’s quick, comforting, and comes together with just a few pantry staples. The recipe couldn’t be easier: cook the spaghetti, ...

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Beef Ragu

Blossom Lady

Nov 09, 2024 11:34 AM

My Beef Ragu recipe cooks for hours until the beef is incredibly tender and flavorful. Serve it with pappardelle pasta for a hearty and impressive dinner! This cozy and satisfying beef ragu recipe is inspired by my late Italian great-grandmother’s family-famous fettuccine. While I should preface this recipe with the fact that this is not her recipe (sadly, I don’t have it), she did teach me what good Italian food should taste like, and this is most definitely it. My version is rich, thick, hearty, and w...

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Butter Mochi Cake

Blossom Lady

Nov 09, 2024 11:25 AM

Soft and chewy Butter Mochi Cake. Make this delicious Hawaiian dessert for your next party or potluck dinner! Mochi is currently having its time in the limelight, which makes me very happy because I love it in all its variations. What is Mochi? Mochi is the Japanese name for a cake made from glutinous rice flour, which gives the cakes their signature soft and chewy texture. Traditional mochi cakes are small dumplings which contain a filling of red bean paste, but the variety of fillings are endless,...

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Tomato Tortellini Soup with Sausage

Blossom Lady

Nov 09, 2024 11:12 AM

Grab a bowl and get cozy with this homemade tortellini soup! It’s made with canned tomatoes and chicken broth (no cream or flour needed), and loaded up with crumbled Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped kale. Just toss in some refrigerated cheese tortellini, and you’ve got a comforting dinner ready in under an hour. My grandfather owned a family sausage shop when I was growing up, so Italian sausage showed up on the dinner table a few times a week. That’s what makes this tortellini soup with s...

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Apple Orchard Chicken

Blossom Lady

Nov 09, 2024 11:05 AM

Apple Orchard Chicken is my new favorite way to enjoy all of my freshly picked apples from the apple orchard! It is tender, juicy chicken thighs seasoned with herbs, paired with sweet apples sautéed in butter and brown sugar, all brightened with lemon juice. It is the perfect blend of sweet and savory, and I love it for a cozy weeknight dinner, especially in cooler Fall months. But, it is also special enough to serve guests. After a few tweaks, I finally got this recipe just right! Ingredients: Chicke...

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Corn and Arugula Salad with Creamy Ancho Dressing

Blossom Lady

Nov 09, 2024 10:52 AM

This corn and arugula salad is the perfect summertime side dish, or you can turn it into a main course with grilled shrimp or chicken. It's sweet, salty, smoky, crunchy and creamy, and it tastes like a lightened-up version of Mexican street corn! Whenever we have sweet corn with dinner I always make a few extra cobs so that I can use the kernels later in the week. This corn arugula salad is our favorite way to use up leftover corn, but it’s also reason enough to cook it in the first place. The salad is in...

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Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)

Blossom Lady

Nov 09, 2024 10:46 AM

Learn to make authentic khachapuri, the delicious boat-shaped Georgian cheese bread. Filled with a mixture of flavorful cheeses and topped with an egg, this comforting dish is perfect for any meal. The first time I tried khachapuri, or Georgian cheese bread, was at Hachapuria, a little restaurant in Jerusalem known for its authentic Georgian dishes. I remember thinking it was one of the best things I’d ever eaten. The name khachapuri comes from the Georgian words “khacho” (meaning cheese curds) and “puri”...

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Greek Chicken Orzo

Blossom Lady

Nov 09, 2024 10:39 AM

There’s so much to love about this Greek chicken orzo. From the well-balanced medley of flavors (bright lemons, salty olives, buttery artichokes, punchy onions, fresh herbs… I could go on!) to the fast cook time (just 25 minutes!). Oh, and let’s not forget that it’s a one pot meal! Why you’ll love it: Mediterranean inspired and so fun. It’s a nice change from your typical weeknight salmon or sloppy joes (though you know how much I love those too!). A great one-pan dish. The chicke...

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Hot Dog Flower Buns

Blossom Lady

Nov 09, 2024 10:34 AM

I had never seen nor heard of Hot Dog Flower Buns until a trip to Hong Kong many years ago for a friend’s wedding. I was travelling on my own at the time and happened to walk past a Chinese-style bakery with many delicious-looking cakes and bread. And even though I was on my own, I walked out with two large bags of cake slices and buns which eventually became my breakfast for the rest of the week. One such delight tucked among my purchases was a Hot Dog Flower Bun, which I initially thought was a sweet b...

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Lasagna Garlic Bread

Blossom Lady

Nov 07, 2024 02:05 PM

Lasagna Garlic Bread is the perfect mashup of an Italian classic and garlic cheese bread! The buttery garlic bread is topped with a marinara ground beef mixture, mozzarella, and sharp cheddar cheese. Then, the bread is baked (or cooked in an air fryer) until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. It saves you from dipping the bread since it’s already loaded with all the lasagna flavors! Ingredients: Bread 1 loaf Italian bread ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened ½ cu...

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Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Blossom Lady

Nov 07, 2024 02:01 PM

Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a delicious blend of chicken, cheese, ranch dressing, and spicy buffalo sauce cooked into a creamy, hot dip that makes the perfect party appetizer. Buffalo chicken wings are one of my favorite things and this amazing crockpot buffalo chicken dip has all of that tangy, spicy flavor baked into a creamy, cheesy, hot dip that is the ultimate party appetizer. The best part is the slow cooker does all of the work. Chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and spicy...

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Pan Fried Halloumi Salad with Green Tahini Dressing

Blossom Lady

Nov 07, 2024 01:44 PM

This pan fried halloumi salad recipe is a dynamic one-bowl meal and is hands-down one of my favorite salads. It features seared halloumi cheese and a creamy green tahini dressing that you'll want to put on everything. Halloumi is an unripened cheese traditionally made from goat’s and sheep’s milks, although cow’s milk is often added too. It comes from the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean and has a delicious salty flavor similar to feta, but with a much firmer (almost squeaky) texture. Since it has a ...

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Philly Cheesesteaks

Blossom Lady

Nov 07, 2024 01:22 PM

The Philly cheesesteak is an iconic sandwich with a loyal following, and for good reason—it’s the ultimate comfort food, with tender beef, caramelized onions, and melty cheese all tucked into a soft hoagie roll. Created in the 1930s in Philadelphia, it’s been a local favorite ever since, with purists insisting on ribeye or sirloin, and cheese options ranging from provolone to American or even Cheez Whiz, depending on who you ask. No matter the variation, the magic of a great Philly cheesesteak recipe...

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Cream of Crab Soup

Blossom Lady

Nov 05, 2024 02:49 PM

This authentic, Maryland-style cream of crab soup is pure and simple perfection! My classic recipe is made with 10 ingredients and finishes in 35 minutes. I’m extremely particular about my cream of crab soup. It’s a favorite of mine and easy to find in Maryland but, frustratingly, too many places don’t do a good job with such a simple recipe. My recipe tackles some of my biggest pet peeves with this classic soup. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Simple. Cream of crab soup should be simple. Sometimes, ch...

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Cardamom Buns

Blossom Lady

Nov 05, 2024 02:43 PM

Soft and deliciously fragrant Cardamom Buns which will fill your home with the aroma of a Danish bakery! I am a big fan of Scandinavian design, but perhaps an even bigger fan of Scandinavian baking. We are fortunate to be able to travel to Denmark and Sweden regularly, and my favourite pastime when we are there is to visit all of my favourite cafés and bakeries, plus any new ones that have popped up since our previous visit. High on the agenda is to squeeze in as many Cinnamon Buns and Cardamom Buns each ...

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