Salt Potatoes
When my relatives emigrated to the United States in 1944, they eventually settled in the city of Syracuse, New York. The city of Syracuse was known as the salt capital of the United States in the 19th century. The largest salt mines in the United States were located there. Low-income Irish immigrants worked in the […]
Risotto al Salto
An idea for what to do with leftover risotto. The translation of the name of this dish would sound like jumping risotto, but it is a thin risotto cake made from leftover risotto, which is pan-fried until crispy in olive oil and served with parmesan and, if desired, herbs. Historically, it was made from the […]
Risotto alla Milanese
Milano-style Risotto is one of the most classic Italian risottos. As the name suggests, the origin of this dish is in northern Italy, in the Lombardy region. Sometime in the mid-19th century, this dish was named after the city of Milan in cookbooks. It is a relatively simple dish that is easy to prepare, but […]
Minchee
Minchee is a Chinese dish of Macau origin. It is easy to prepare and very tasty, although not commonly found in food establishments. This dish is typically made from high-quality ground beef or a mixture of ground beef and pork. The minced meat is fried with onions, and often includes chopped potato pieces and sometimes […]
Crostata
Crostata is a classic Italian cake or pie. Historically, it was also prepared as a savory, meaty variant, and different doughs were also used. Nowadays, it is a shortbread cake with a crispy base and a sweet filling. The fillings vary widely from berries to various jams and chocolate. I first had a crostata in […]
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