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One of the things I love most about cooking is the ability to adapt. Learn one recipe and from there, it can be easy to branch out into more ideas and inspiration. For example, using a base recipe and swapping out the produce based on the season. Instead of roasted broccoli, a dish could use roasted asparagus or zucchini. The...
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Hi guys! It’s Gab from Artful Desperado! Today I’m sharing with you two super easy, yet tasty, recipes to make spiced popcorn. I know, popcorn is s total no brainer, but, trust...
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Polenta is such a delightful comfort food no matter how it’s prepared. But when it’s fried to perfection, that’s when it’s at its best, and this Pan Fried Polenta with...
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While we’re still in the swing of California’s crab season, I wanted to make the most of it by picking up some fresh Dungeness crab at the market this weekend...
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Winter’s frigid temperatures bring with them the desire to play in the snow, often followed by an even stronger need to rush back indoors to get warm. Yet it’s not...
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There’s just something about winter that begs for fondue–it’s comforting and cozy and just romantic enough that it could make the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner, but still casual enough that...
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When we visited Japan last winter, an evening crowded at a long izakaya table was a highlight. One year later we attempted to replicate the experience at home, to warm...
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Winter Vegetable Tempura, or tempura in general, doesn’t make me think of Japan. It makes me think of Japanese American restaurants. It’s a staple of the brand of restaurant that...
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The yakitori typically found at izakaya are delicious and varied. Though yakitori refers specifically to the chicken variety of grilled, skewered food, and may consist of virtually any part of the bird (think thighs to livers...
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We have gotten through Christmas and now are headed into celebrating the new year, is anyone else ready for 2017?? I don’t know about you all, but I sure am...
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As you might guess with a blog called Freckled Italian, a good chunk of my family history is rooted in Italy. My grandfather moved from Avezzano to Argentina before starting a...
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