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Easy and authentic Cacio e Pepe ! Made with just 3 ingredients including pasta, Romano cheese and black pepper. It's such a humble yet impressive dish with unmistakably delicious flavor! What is Cacio e Pepe? Cacio e pepe is an inexpensive pasta dish that originated from Rome, Italy. Cacio e pepe translates from Italian to English as "cheese and pepper" which is the basis of the sauce. It is pronounced 'ca-cho ee peh pay.' You may think of the texture and taste being reminiscent to alfredo or mac and cheese. When made authentically it only requires pasta (such as spaghetti, bucatini or tonnarelli), Pecorino Romano cheese, cracked black pepper, salt, and the boiled pasta water. The process of preparing it is quite simple: Pasta is boiled until it starts to soften, just a little over halfway cooked. Then it's transferred to a skillet with some of the pasta cooking water and there it cooks a bit longer (this two pan cooking approach is to concentrate tha...

Greek Orzo Salad - this delicious pasta salad is made with tender orzo, bright tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, plenty of fresh herbs, tangy feta and olives, and it's all tossed in a zesty lemony vinaigrette. It's a breeze to prepare and can be ready in 25 minutes or less! Easy Orzo Pasta Salad This is the perfect thing to make year-round. It's a nutritious, well rounded, veggie-packed pasta salad. You can make as is or toss in some cooked chicken or shrimp (just make a little bit of extra dressing). And if you want to make it even healthier you can use whole wheat pasta in place of the standard semolina based orzo. This is brimming with fresh Mediterranean flavor and it is so easy to throw together. It's mostly just a bit of chopping, cooking orzo pasta and whisking a quick dressing. We love it for lunch but it's always so welcomed at dinner too, and it's delicious paired with salmon or grilled chicken. It may likely soon be one of your favorite recipes to mak...

Sopa de Fideo is an incredibly easy Mexican soup recipe made with a few basic ingredients including toasted pasta, fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and broth. Once finished it’s garnished with desired toppings to build up delicious layers of flavor. What is Fideo? Fideo is a Mexican pasta. It’s much like spaghetti but rather than long strands it's cut into small pieces that are about 1 to 2-inches in length. It's usually made from semolina and durum wheat flour. One of the most frequent ways it's used in Mexican and Spanish cuisine is in this soup. Sopa de Fideo is a mildly flavored soup almost like a classic Italian tomato soup , but with it's final toppings it takes on bright fresh Mexican flavor instead. It is one of the most foolproof recipes you can make! Plus it's such a comforting feel good soup that both kids and adults love! from Cooking Classy

Breakfast Tacos - homemade tortillas are topped with seasoned chorizo or flavorful bacon, then layered with eggs and fresh peppers, cheese, and vibrant pico de gallo. Easily one of the tastiest breakfasts! Homemade Breakfast Tacos Breakfast tacos are best when they're homemade and made fresh from scratch! Beginning with fresh tortillas and piled high with plenty of meat and eggs, and loaded up with all the best breakfast taco toppings. Yes making them from scratch is more of a labor of love but easily worth it in the end. Once you get the hang of homemade tortillas they are a breeze. And fresh pico de gallo easily beats out bottled salsa. Weekends and even weeknight dinners were made for these breakfast tacos! They may even take the place of your favorite pancake breakfast that many of us have on repeat. So much to love about these hearty, flavor packed tacos! from Cooking Classy

Easy to make Johnny Cakes (AKA Hoecakes )! They are a classic breakfast entree or dinner side that can be served savory with butter alone or sweet topped with honey, jam or maple syrup. What are Johnny Cakes? Johnny cakes (hoecakes) are soft and tender cornmeal flatbreads made from a quick batter that's cooked in a skillet on the stovetop. They are made with finely ground cornmeal and often flour, then mixed with a liquid such as buttermilk, milk or water. A fat such as oil, bacon drippings, lard or butter are also included to keep them rich and moist. And eggs are included to bind ingredients. They were an early American, inexpensive staple food and they are popular in regions from Canada, the Unites States and down to Jamaica and other islands coming in many different variations. To give you comparisons to foods you may likely be familiar with, they are like a cross between pancakes and cornbread . In other words they are the perfect homestyle comfort food and are absolut...

Comforting Multigrain Porridge - such a delicious breakfast made with three types of nutritious whole grains. It's a very hearty and filling, it has a soft yet chewy texture, and whole grain nutty flavor. What is Porridge? Porridge is a soft food with a creamy or mushy consistency that's typically served warm. It is made by boiling together any chopped or crushed grain or starchy plants with a liquid such as milk or water. The most common versions (at least here in the U.S) are served for breakfast but different variations are served for other meals. Porridge is ancient dish that has been around for thousands of years and has been a cheap and comforting dish that has fed many civilizations. There are many variations, a few of the most well known types are made using rice, cornmeal, oats, and wheat. I have tried several different grain blends for porridge and this was my favorite blend including the steel cut oats, farro and amaranth. I think you'll love this versio...

Quick cook Shrimp Stir Fry ! Made with protein rich shrimp, an abundance of fresh tender-crisp vegetables, and a flavorful savory sauce. It's a weeknight dinner staple! Easy Shrimp Stir Fry Stir fry is one of the best answers when you've got a lot of vegetables in the fridge to use up and don't quite know what to do with all of them before they're about to spoil. This version of stir fry uses shrimp because not only are they delicious but they cook so quickly too. Shrimp can cook in 3 minutes or less, plus the veggies cook in 5! Have family or friends help with the prep (chopping the vegetables and peeling the shrimp) and you'll have dinner ready in no time! from Cooking Classy