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French Toast
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French Toast

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025August 29, 2025

French toast typically isn’t my jam, but I’ll occasionally make it for my people at home. I love a crispy Belgium waffle most, followed by a butter-slathered pancake short stack with the “fake” stuff/ syrup, as I say. I’m making a few rules for myself on this French toast state of mind, and I’ll be…

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Stovetop Mac and Cheese
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Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

Word on the street is that stovetop mac and cheese is where it’s at. Baked mac and cheese is great, don’t get me wrong, but why all the fuss? I created a version at the PowerHouse test kitchen from a roundup of ingredients. Consider these little vesuvio pasta shapes perfect for mac and cheese. They…

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Chicken Dumplings
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Chicken Dumplings

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025August 29, 2025

Gather the Goods 1 pound ground chicken 3 small links Chinese sausage, minced 1 small head green cabbage, minced 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, minced 1 leek, minced 1/4 cup soy sauce 2-3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 egg kosher salt if needed dumpling wrappers Chili oil for serving Make It In a large bowl mix…

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Fettuccini Aglio e Olio
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Fettuccini Aglio e Olio

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025August 29, 2025

GATHER THE GOODS Yield: 2 servings 1 pound Italian hot peppers 1/4 cup olive oil 8 ounces fettuccini (Dececco) Kosher salt to taste 3 tablespoons butter 8 cloves garlic, grated 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 cup reserved pasta water 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano (Locatelli) MAKE IT In a large saute pan over medium high…

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Prosciutto & Tomato Bread Salad
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Prosciutto & Tomato Bread Salad

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025August 29, 2025

I love picking from my parents garden. Maybe I should learn to grow my own things. Also, overgrown fennel fronds will always make it into my salads. Salad for lunch? Get me a sandwich please! Anything but salad. So because I dislike them it takes a good one to get me excited. Creamy dressed salads…

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Chai Tea Latte
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Chai Tea Latte

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

GATHER THE GOODS Yield: 1 serving 9 whole cloves 3 whole star anise 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces 1 teaspoon multi-colored peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups water 2 black tea bags 1/2 cup milk cinnamon for garnish MAKE IT Preheat a small pot over…

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Honey-nut Squash & Beet
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Honey-nut Squash & Beet

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

GATHER THE GOODS Yield: 4 servings 2 honey-nut squash, halved 1 large red beet, quartered 1/4 cup olive oil Kosher salt cracked black pepper   MAKE IT Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Season the honey-nut squash and beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast until golden brown and tender, about 35 to 45…

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Hot Peppers
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Hot Peppers

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

GATHER THE GOODS 1 pound hot Italian peppers 1/2 cup olive oil MAKE IT In a large saute pan over medium high heat add oil and peppers. Cover with a splatter screen to avoid oil splatter. Allow to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes over medium heat until the peppers are golden and tender,…

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Thai Coconut Curry
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Thai Coconut Curry

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025

Yield: 6 to 8 servings Total Time: 1 1/2- 2 hours GATHER THE GOODS Chicken broth 1 lb. bone in chicken thigh and breast pieces 1/2 inch ginger, grated 5 garlic cloves, grated 2 Indian bay leaves 5 lime leaves 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon ground coriander or 2 teaspoons whole coriander 10 cups cold…

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Tahini Panzanella
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Tahini Panzanella

Byfrancescadzani@gmail.com May 21, 2025August 29, 2025

Yield: 2 servings Total Time: GATHER THE GOODS 1/4 Italian sesame loaf 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 English cucumber, cut into half moons 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoon tahini 2 tablespoons cold water 1 tablespoon lemon juice kosher salt cracked black pepper MAKE IT Cube bread into…

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