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Soffrito means softly fried, and is the Italian version of sweating or cooking aromatic vegetables at a low temperature.  It’s a great way to add a number of vegetables to your diet all in one dish!  If you have any leftover, this would be lovely tossed into hot pasta and topped with grated Parmesan cheese.…

The avocado is a family favorite and for good reason. They’re loaded with vitamins and minerals that can contribute to the nutrient quality of your diet.  The high fat content of an avocado gives a quicker feeling of satiation which helps to reduce overeating and being more palatable reduces the temptation to binge on foods…

It may not be appealing to some people, but how does launching a pop-up restaurant in your home and inviting strangers around? You may be wary about the thought of this, or excited, or you may think it just sounds like a dodgy reality TV show! However, it’s the latest trend and home run restaurants…

My husband and I are currently in NYC and had the pleasure of meeting up with good friends of ours from Singapore. It’s been three years since I last saw them so we had plenty to talk about. We took them to our favorite bar and then headed up to Columbus Circle for dinner. It…

Local vegetables are now in the bins of grocery stores and this recipe makes good use of what’s available. This dish goes well as a starter or beef it up and make it a main. It’s a perfect way to combine a healthy serving of vegetables.  Going for a variety of kinds and colors of…

Summer cooking for me means less time hovering over the stove and more with my family and friends.  A perfect dish for easy entertaining as it can be prepared ahead of time before your guests arrive. Peaches originated in China as far back as the 10th century and are rich in vitamin A and potassium.…

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I’ve been following the culinary adventures of Rick Stein along with his cute dog Chalky, for over a decade and my husband bought me the complete food heroes collection in 2004. It was a BBC mini series which aired in 2002.  Rick went on a quest to search out the very best of all British…