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Italian Easter Pie | Pizza Rustica- The Huffington Post

The celebratory nature of this dish is synonymous with Easter, I know many folks that enjoy this dish throughout the year. It’s just that good!

April 2, 2014 | in Chef Franco Lania, Commentary, Huffington Post

Franco’s Coconut Curry Shrimp

Shrimp lovers can’t hide on this one! Add some perfectly ripe tropical fruits served along side these coconut shrimp and your Caribbean breeze will feel that much more enjoyable!

March 25, 2014 | in Caribbean recipes, Commentary, Recipes, shrimp, tropical dishes

Franco’s Minnesota Wild Rice Story – Griddle Cakes

Chef Franco Lania happily found himself in Marshall, Minnesota headlining the annual Fall and Holiday Cooking Show co-sponsored by Hy-Vee of Marshall and Marshall Radio. This is how Franco’s Minnesota Wild Rice Griddle Cakes were born!

February 21, 2014 | in Chef Franco Lania, Commentary, Media

Therapeutic Cooking, Nutrition and the Operating Room – The Huffington Post

“What commonalities do chefs and operating room professionals have in common?” Only one crystal clear answer arose.

February 20, 2014 | in Chef Franco Lania, Huffington Post, Inspirational

Homage to Ingredients – The Huffington Post

Walk quietly and calmly through your local food store or farmers’ market with the deliberate purpose of keeping yourself tuned into the miracle of it all.

January 30, 2014 | in Chef Franco Lania, Commentary, Huffington Post, Inspirational

Gnudi di Ricotta – Naked Ravioli!

What are Gnudi di ricotta? Try to imagine your favorite ricotta ravioli minus the pasta. The filling would be left naked as the name gnudi implies. They’re a delicious, very light, and a great substitute for their ever so popular cousin – the gnocchi!

January 24, 2014 | in Appetizers, Chef Franco Lania, Dinner, Gnocchi, Huffington Post, Italian, Pasta, Recipes
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Holiday Snowball Cookies

Snowball cookies are a holiday treat that are traditionally baked in my home and left for Santa Claus under the tree on Christmas Eve.

December 16, 2013 | in Christmas, Huffington Post

Struffoli: Italian Christmas Tradition

Some buy it; some make it. In any event, the tradition is kept alive.

December 9, 2013 | in Christmas, Huffington Post, The Huffington Post

Chef Franco Lania’s Cooking Therapy – Southwest Minnesota State University

Many chefs say food has changed their lives, but Chef Franco Lania said, “Food saved my life.” How? By cooking therapy, which he travels around the world to promote.

November 24, 2013 | in Chef Franco Lania, Cooking Demonstrations, Inspirational
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