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Baked Ziti prepared recipeInternational
60 minMedium

Baked Ziti

Baked ziti is a type of casserole in Italian-American cuisine. It consists primarily of pasta and various cheeses in a tomato-based sauce.

Banga Soup prepared recipeInternational
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Banga Soup

Banga soup is a traditional Nigerian soup made from palm nut extract, typically enjoyed by the Urhobo and Itsekiri people of the Niger Delta. It is rich, flavorful, and often served with starch or other swallow foods.

Chicken Parmigiana prepared recipeUnited States
30 minMedium

Chicken Parmigiana

US Cuisine Chicken parmigiana is a popular Italian-American dish served in a variety of ways. The same basic recipe works for a number of dishes. The components usually consists of a breaded, tenderized piece of meat (or slice of eggplant), a simple marinara sauce, and cheese (usually mozzarella). A thicker pasta, such as lingui

Eggplant Parmesan (Melanzane alla Parmigiana) I prepared recipeInternational
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Eggplant Parmesan (Melanzane alla Parmigiana) I

Melanzane parmigiana was originally a Sicilian dish called Parmiciana di melenzane, parmiciana being the slats of a wooden shutter which resemble the layering of the slices of eggplant in the dish. In the form in which it is now known worldwide, it is generally an oven baked dish consisting of aubergine, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella and tomato sauce.

Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta prepared recipeInternational
15 minMedium

Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta

Appetizers Bruschette are small, open-faced sandwiches of tomato and mozzarella cheese. They are delicious, quick and easy to make, and perfect appetizers.

Jambalaya I prepared recipeUnited States
60 minMedium

Jambalaya I

Cajun cuisine Jambalaya, one of Louisiana's most famous dishes, is rooted in Spanish and French cuisine and is the New World version of paella. Jambalaya originated in the French Quarter of New Orleans. It was the accidental result of Spaniards attempting to make paella in the New W

Kanachi (Armenian Herb Salad) prepared recipeInternational
15 minEasy

Kanachi (Armenian Herb Salad)

Cuisine of Armenia Kanachi ( -- Armenian for herbs) consists of an assortment of various aromatic and tasty herbs that are served raw as an appetizer and/or side dish next to main courses of Armenian dishes. There is also a Persian cuisine equivalent called sabzi khordan. The herbs usually include basil (rehan, purple basil as well as green, specifically the

Liberian Chicken Gravy prepared recipeInternational
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Liberian Chicken Gravy

Liberian chicken gravy is a delicious African stew. A lot of oil is required to cook most African stews, but when it comes to this dish, you don't need so much.

Marinara Sauce prepared recipeInternational
45 minMedium

Marinara Sauce

Sauces Marinara (mariner's) sauce is a southern Italian tomato sauce usually made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs (such as basil), and onion. However, there are many variations. Some of these include the addition of capers, olives and spices. There are at least two folk theories as to the origin of this sauce: One says cooks aboard Neapolitan ships invented mar

New York City–Style Pizza prepared recipeInternational
180 minHome cook

New York City–Style Pizza

New York City–style pizza originated in New York City in the early 1900s, and it may be the American-style pizza that most closely resembles that of Naples, Italy. It's characterized by wide, thin, foldable slices. The traditional toppings were limited to tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. The slices are often eaten as a street snack while folded in half, a

Niçoise Salad prepared recipeInternational
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Niçoise Salad

Niçoise salad (pronounced ni-swaz) sometimes referred to as salade niçoise, is a type of French salad. As suggested by the name, it is a specialty of the region of Nice in France and is composed of raw vegetables, hard boiled eggs, anchovies and tuna, and olive oil. Contrary to what is sometimes seen in restaurants, the classic niçoise salad does not contain

Pesto I prepared recipeInternational
45 minAdvanced

Pesto I

Sauces Pesto is a sauce that originates in the city of Genoa in the Liguria region of northern Italy (pesto alla genovese). It can be used as a sauce for pasta or meat, or can be used as an ingredient in a variety of dishes. One classic use is to spread the pesto onto slices of bread before toasting. The word "pesto" derives from the Italian for pestle, pest

Pesto II prepared recipeInternational
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Pesto II

Pesto is a sauce which is added mainly, but by no means exclusively to pasta. Pesto is purely the Italian version of this delicious sauce, with other names for the same (or similar) sauce from other countries. Another famous national variant to pesto is pistou, which is the French equivalent.

Ratatouille I prepared recipeInternational
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Ratatouille I

Vegan Cuisine Ratatouille is a traditional Provençale stewed vegetable dish that can be served as a meal on its own, accompanied by rice, potatoes or French bread, or as a side dish. It can be served hot or cold.

Summer Rolls prepared recipeInternational
15 minEasy

Summer Rolls

Cuisine of Vietnam Summer Rolls, or gỏi cuốn in Vietnamese, are wraps of various ingredients in rice wafers, and are often confused with nem or spring rolls (which, in turn, are often confused with egg rolls).

Veggie Pizza prepared recipeUnited States
60 minAdvanced

Veggie Pizza

This veggie mini-pizza is a spin on pizza Margherita, providing a wider array of nutrients and flavors.