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Pan Seared Scallops with Fennel and Leeks
Pan Seared Scallops with Fennel and Leeks – seared scallops are served on a bed of fennel & leeks braised in a sake-infused sauce. Add some crusty bread to make a meal out of it!
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My Vermont Table with Gesine Bullock-Prado
In Episode 66 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks Gesine Bullock-Prado about about the six (!) seasons of Vermont, cooking and baking with maple syrup, her newest book, A Vermont Table: Recipes for All Six Seasons, and more!
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Carrot and Zucchini Strudel (Strudel Di Carote E Zucchine)
Carrot and Zucchini Strudel – Strudel di carote e zucchine is the Italian version of the classic Austrian strudel dish with apples, raisins, and cinnamon. This savory, regional recipe substitutes vegetables for fruit and oozes with four types of cheese. This recipe is from Italy on a Plate: Travels, Memories, Menus by Susan Gravely, and is perfect for a warm-weather brunch.
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Italy on a Plate with Vietri Founder, Susan Gravely
In Episode 65 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Vietri founder Susan Gravely about her book, Italy on a Plate, the friendships and partnerships in Italy that have made Veitri so successful, the parallels between Italian and Southern hospitality, and more!
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Seafood Risotto
Seafood Risotto – This easy seafood risotto recipe is for risotto purists and topped with mixed seafood, including shrimp, crab, lobster, clams, or scallops — use whatever is locally available and in season! From the cookbook, For the Love of Seafood by Karista Bennett, this recipe is perfect for a special occasion but simple enough for a weeknight meal.
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For the Love of Seafood with Karista Bennett
In Episode 64 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Karista Bennett about her surprising love story with seafood, the coastal cities she has called home, and her travels that inspired the flavors in her cookbook, For the Love of Seafood.
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Olive Bruschetta
Olive Bruschetta – These flavorful bites are made for olive lovers, with a blend of green olives, black olives, red bell pepper, and capers served on baguette slices for an easy appetizer!
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Lettuce Salad with Mayonnaise Dressing
Lettuce Salad with Mayonnaise Dressing – a fresh green salad is elevated with a simple, delicious mayonnaise dressing made with pantry ingredients!
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Stir-fried String Beans With Tofu in Black Bean Sauce
Stir-fried String Beans With Tofu in Black Bean Sauce – Chinese Black Bean Sauce, whether homemade or store-bought, adds incredible umami flavor to a stir-fry of string beans and tofu. This recipe comes from Chinese Homestyle by Maggie Zhu, and is a simple, plant-forward meal!
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Chinese Homestyle with Maggie Zhu
In Episode 63 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Maggie Zhu about her first cookbook, Chinese Homestyle: Everyday Plant-based recipes for takeout, dim sum, noodles & more!
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Laughing Doughnuts (Sesame Smiling Cookie Balls)
Laughing Doughnuts are also known as Chinese Sesame Smiling Cookie Balls, and popular throughout Asia, especially during Lunar New Year because of the signature crack that resembles a smiling mouth! Their crispy sesame cookie exterior yields a lightly sweet cake-like interior, making it an irresistible snack.
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10 Most Popular Recipes of 2022
I’m sharing the most popular recipes on Kitchen Confidante in 2022: the top five recipes published this year AND the top five recipes of all time. Find your new favorite recipe today!
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Traditional Italian Gelato with California Ingredients with Patrizia Pasqualetti
In Episode 62 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with sisters Patrizia and Graziella Pasqualetti about family’s renowned Gelateria Pasqualetti in Orvieto, Italy, how Patrizia brought this passion and gelato expertise to California, her partnership with Eataly, and more!
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of December 23, 2022: cranberry desserts, beach art, wrapping in style, and more!
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Kale Tabbouleh with Apples, Almonds, and Pomegranate
Kale Tabbouleh – This hearty salad takes inspiration from a classic tabbouleh, replacing the bulgur with finely chopped almonds. This recipe comes from The Apricot Lane Farms Cookbook by Molly Chester and is a delicious salad or side dish for autumn, winter, and the holidays!
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