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Oven Baked Cannoli

dessert italian food 19 Comments

I’ve made cannoli once before and didn’t like them much. Couldn’t see what was all the fuss about them at all But, a few months ago, I went to Cannoli & Friends festival and had a chance to taste the genuine Sicilian cannoli (post about Cannoli & Friends coming soon). Those were so good! Amazing actually! And this recipe, even…

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Rab Cake

croatian food dessert 22 Comments

It is believed that this cake was first served in 1177. to Pope Alexander III when he blessed Rab island Cathedral. What is certain is that it was a specialty during the rule of Venice over 300 years ago, and it was only served in the homes of island’s wealthy families. The original recipe and all the details of it’s…

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Penne al Arrabbiata

dinner italian food 18 Comments

Penne al Arrabbiata 100 g penne pasta 500 g cherry tomatoes 4 cloves garlic 2-3 dried chile peppers 200 ml tomato puree olive oil 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp powdered garlic ground black pepper 1 tsp dried parsley leaves Cut tomatoes in halves. Line large oven pan with baking paper and place tomatoes on it, cut side up. Sprinkle with…

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Csirke Pörkölt

dinner hungarian food 23 Comments

Csirke Pörkölt (original recipe) 600-800 g boneless, skinless chicken, cut into bite sized pieces 2 Tbsp pork fat 1 onion, cut into thin circles 1 tsp hot paprika 1 red bell pepper 1 big and juicy tomato, skin and seeds removed salt Heat pork fat in a deep pan. Add onion and saute until it softens. Remove from heat, stir…

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