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Champignons Tournés: Fluted Mushrooms with Stars & Stripes

Learn how to make champignon tourné. These fancy mushrooms are better known as fluted mushrooms in English. Chef Franco will show you how to make a fun design of Stars and Stripes as he shares some fluting tips along the way.

June 3, 2016 | in Chef Franco Lania, Commentary, Cooking Demonstrations, French, Memorial Day, News, Photos, Video

Franco’s Spicy Shrimp Salsa: Spice Up Your Life!

This shrimp salsa will spice up any party or family gathering. Try making it for barbecues and picnics. You can even pack it up and take it to tailgate on your favorite game days. It’s a real winner!

May 26, 2016 | in Fish, Recipes, salsas, shrimp

Helsinki Secret Residence | The Secrets Out!

The secret is out! I have been chosen to be a guest chef/blogger for the travel site, VisitHelsinki.com. Follow me as I explore Helsinki’s burgeoning food scene.

May 16, 2016 | in Chef Franco Lania, Commentary, Finland, Helsinki, Travel

Asparagus and Tofu Salad | Truffle-Soy Vinaigrette

The great combination of flavors in this recipe really allows the asparagus and tofu to shine. Ultimately, this dish is a great way to enjoy springtime asparagus by dazzling your tofu with a little Asian-inspired pizzazz while keeping it absolutely vegetarian, too!

May 6, 2016 | in Appetizers, Asian, asparagus, Recipes, Spring, tofu
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Sicilian Sciusceddu: Italian Egg Drop Soup

Sicilian Sciusceddu is a pumped-up egg drop soup. This Italian version is fortified with tiny meatballs, ricotta, whisked egg and caciocavallo cheese. This soup is truly “delizioso” and nourishment for your soul!

April 25, 2016 | in Appetizers, Cheese, egg, Italian, Lunch, Recipes, Soups

Taste A Northern Island: Åland Island

Åland is a great place to get a taste of island life in northern Europe. Very few people think of vacationing on a northern island. I hope this post on the Åland Islands will entice you to change your attitude about latitude and try a different type of island getaway.

April 14, 2016 | in Åland Islands, Commentary, Cooking Events, Finland, Sweden, Travel

My Favorite Stuffed Artichoke Recipe

My favorite stuffed artichoke recipe is something anyone can make. So if you’re a big fan of artichokes, this is your chance to surprise your grandmother and quite possibly outdo your favorite restaurant’s version of a stuffed artichoke.

April 7, 2016 | in Appetizers, Artichokes, Italian, Recipes, Spring

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cupcakes with Lemon Mascarpone

The cupcakes bake up beautifully and are vibrantly delicious, full of that fruity Extra Virgin Olive Oil flavor. The Lemon Mascarpone icing is absolutely fabulous and it truly turns these already extraordinary cupcakes into a very special gourmet treat. Once you make this recipe you will never look at olive oil the same way again.

March 1, 2016 | in Baking, Cupcakes, Dessert, frostings, Italian, lemon mascarpone frosting, Recipes

Potato Gnocchi with Cauliflower Truffle Cream

Okay gnocchi lovers! This Potato Gnocchi with a Cauliflower Truffle Cream is for you. It’s one heavenly way to eat potatoes (and cauliflower)!

February 23, 2016 | in Gnocchi, Italian, Pasta, Recipes
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