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4 May, 2023

One Skillet Creamy Gnocchi with Asparagus and Bacon

One Skillet Creamy Gnocchi with Asparagus and Bacon
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Amazingly tender gnocchi bathed in a creamy sauce with asparagus, shallots, bacon and the wonderful flavor of thyme. What’s amazing about this recipe, is it uses only one skillet. No separate cooking pot for the gnocchi. Gnocchi is a small dumpling in Italian cuisine. They are made of small lumps of dough traditionally composed of
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26 March, 2023

Asparagus Frittata

Asparagus Frittata
Comments : 2 Posted in : Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch, Italian on by : Cook Plate Fork
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Frittata translates to “fried” in Italian, and is a egg-based classic brunch dish. While it’s similar to an omelet, crustless quiche, and Spanish tortilla (like this Spanish Tortilla – Tortilla De Patatas), the way a frittata is cooked is what sets it apart. This Italian egg dish, are eggs that are mixed with other ingredients,
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25 March, 2023

Risotto – Northern Italy’s Classic Comfort Food

Risotto – Northern Italy’s Classic Comfort Food
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When it comes to Italian comfort food, you might immediately think of pasta. Although pasta is a big part of Italian cuisine, in northern Italy another dish reigns supreme. What dish is it? Risotto. It is one of the most common ways of cooking rice in Italy. Though Risotto is not rice, but rather a
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12 March, 2023

Cheese Ravioli With Pesto & Marinated Tomatoes

Cheese Ravioli With Pesto & Marinated Tomatoes
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Three Italian favorites combined with the addition of bacon. Four cheese ravioli, basil pesto and caprese salad. A four cheese ravioli almost always will contain mozzarella, which is one of the ingredients in a caprese salad, with the other two being basil and tomato. The salad is typically drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
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9 January, 2023

One Skillet Pumpkin Alfredo Gnocchi With Bacon & Sun Dried-Tomatoes

One Skillet Pumpkin Alfredo Gnocchi With Bacon & Sun Dried-Tomatoes
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Loaded with pumpkin flavor, Alfred sauce, cream, bacon, sun dried-tomatoes and mascarpone cheese, all come together in only 35 minutes and is the perfect main or side dish. Sun-dried tomatoes have a chewier texture and a intense sweet-tart flavor that is considerably more potent than fresh tomatoes. Learn More About Cooking With Sun-Dried Tomatoes And
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11 November, 2022

Cooking With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Cooking With Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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Tomatoes have always been associate with Italian cuisine, even though the tomato is not native to Italy. Tomatoes came to Italy from the New World in the 1500s. According to L’italo Americano (an Italian magazine) the first mention of tomatoes in Italy dates to 31st of October 1548. The tomato was widely expected and became
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2 June, 2022

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Posted in : Chicken, Instant Pot, Italian on by : Cook Plate Fork
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Chicken Cacciatore made in an Instant Pot produces tender, juicy, fall-apart chicken. This recipe is easy, simple and rustic Italian comfort food at its best. With the Instant Pot, you get a plate of Chicken Cacciatore in just about 40 minutes compared to a bake cacciatore in under 1.5 hours. Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian.
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13 April, 2022

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Gnocchi

Posted in : Chicken, Italian, Main Dish on by : Cook Plate Fork
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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Gnocchi is so deliciously yummy, full of flavor and easy to prepare. It can be made and plated on in under 30 minutes. The relatively small amount of sun-dried tomatoes used in this recipe gives a gourmet touch and a burst of flavor. Flavor & Advantages of Eating Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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25 March, 2022

Mozzarella Chicken with Rosemary & Marinara Sauce

Comments : 4 Posted in : Chicken, Italian, Main Dish on by : Cook Plate Fork
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This is a very easy dish to bring together. Whether you prefer to serve Mozzarella Chicken over pasta or plate it alone with a side dish and salad, it is deliciously yummy. Using an oven safe skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, the dish is ready in under 30 minutes. Chicken fillets are tenderized and rubbed with
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9 January, 2022

Bruschetta with Chicken Salad & Cheddar Cheese

Posted in : Brunch or Lunch, Chicken, Italian, Party Favorites, Soups - Salads - Sandwiches on by : Cook Plate Fork
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In the United States, the word Bruschetta is used to refer to a prepared topping, which is typically sold in jars at local markets and are usually tomato-based. An example of viewing Bruschetta in the U.S as a topping, is – Healthy Canning – a website that aims to direct people towards information on canning
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