Tag: Europe
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Fresh Basil Pesto
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Pesto (Italian: [ˈpesto], Ligurian: [ˈpestu]), or (to refer to the original dish) pesto alla genovese (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpesto alla dʒenoˈveːse, -eːze]), is a sauce originating in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria, Italy. It traditionally consists of crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, and hard cheese such…
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Freedom Fries 2.0 (White Ukrainian) >5-Ways
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A bar in Washington, D.C., is forgoing the cocktail’s classic name in favour of “White Ukranian” and renaming its Moscow Mules with “Kyiv Mules.” The governors of Ohio, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Utah have halted the sale of Russian vodka in state-run liquor stores. Canadian liquor stores have done the…
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Florentines
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There is a long held debate over the origins of the Florentine, but the largest held credible thought is in the 17th century by pastry chefs at the Palace of Versailles. The biscuits may have been named after Queen Catherine de Medici, who was born in Florence and became the…
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Dauphinoise Potatoes
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Gratin dauphinois is a French dish of sliced potatoes baked in milk or cream, using the gratin technique, from the Dauphiné region in south-eastern France. There are many variants of the name of the dish, including pommes de terre dauphinoise, potatoes à la dauphinoise and gratin de pommes à la…
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Country Liver Pâté
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Country pâté (pâté de campagne) is a French meat dish made of ground meat. It is different from other French pâtés in that it is more coarse. It is also far easier to make.