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!
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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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Struffoli: Italian Christmas Tradition
Some buy it; some make it. In any event, the tradition is kept alive.
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.
Cooking at Sea! Employment of Cruise Line Chefs – The Huffington Post
Have you ever wanted to cook on a cruise ship? In chef Franco Lania’s latest Huffington Post article he answers many questions, and will connect you with several accredited hiring agencies that will help you get cooking at sea!