In a pinch and need a quick side dish? Try the uber-quick and uber-simple Japanese side dish, ohitashi. Blanched greens with an umami-bomb of a sauce on top. It’s so simple and easy to make - you won’t be able to fuck this one up!
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Sorry guys, but Brazilian stroganoff is far superior than the stroganoff you might be used to. It’s far from the Americanized version and features a thick tomato-cream gravy and topped with shoestring potatoes or fries. Yeah, I’m not kidding. It’s some seriously delicious stuff. Can’t wait to try the real thing in Brazil one day!
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If you’re looking for a special dish for date night or want to impress an upcoming date (like I did, even though I didn’t know it yet), this is the dish for you. One of my favourite dishes when I go out is a red-wine braised beef short rib. So rich and satisfying - definitely restaurant-quality. I mixed things up and used a mixture of leftover red wine and beer with outstanding results. Red wine and beer-braised short ribs? Yes please.
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Ah… classic eggplant parmigiana. Yes, I’m calling it eggplant parmigiana and not eggplant parmesan because this is the traditional Sicilian way of making this dish and not the bastardization that Americans have made it. What’s the difference, you ask? Find out after the jump!
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When was the last time you had southern food? Never? Well, I'd seriously give this recipe a go especially if you're a hot sauce lover! My southern Creole gumbo's got a good kick and is the perfect hearty soup for these chillier spring days.
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Aglio e olio - one of the easiest dishes you can make, suitable for a quick weeknight dinner or to impress your date! Inspired by my recent trip to Boston, I'll be adding this to my weekly roster!
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