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What are langoustines?The langoustine lobster, also known as the Norway lobster or the Dublin Bay prawn, is a skinny lobster that almost looks like a large prawn. It is smaller than the average lobster, sizing up to be about eight to 10 inches in length. Langoustines are hailed for their uniquely sweet flavor and are [...]

Everyone loves pasta, but some people choose to swear off it for the sake of their diets. As it turns out, that’s not completely necessary. There are ways to turn your favorite dishes into healthy pasta recipes, such as Pasta Primavera, vegan pasta recipes, and even high protein meals. It all comes down to the [...]

It sounds mysterious and intriguing; the shadow of the ingredient everyone knows so well. It’s used by practiced chefs in gourmet restaurants, and even has its own place in American pop culture as the secret ingredient to Bob’s “Best Burger” recipe in the hit animated show Bob’s Burgers. It is making its way out of more [...]

Anyone who comes from an Italian family knows Linguine with Clams and White Wine Sauce, or Linguine con Vongole, is an Italian seafood staple. Linguine recipes often feature seafood, and for this pasta recipe, you need beautiful, fresh Mediterranean clams. This linguine pasta dish is light, savory, and easy to make—even if you didn’t grow up [...]

Paella is a symbol of Spanish cuisine that is enjoyed all over the world. This incredibly popular and flavorful Spanish dish is one of those everything-but-the-kitchen-sink recipes, containing rice, vegetables, meat and seafood. There are many paella recipes that vary from region to region, and even person to person. This seafood paella recipe from Mmmediterranean [...]

Ravioli is one of the most famous types of Italian stuffed pasta. But while cheese ravioli with tomato sauce is always delicious, there are other, more unique ravioli recipes to try. If you want to know how to make ravioli filling with ravioli sauce that stands out, check out these unique ravioli recipes.Truffle Porcini Ravioli [...]

Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays, and as such, there are few things more important than traditional Easter dinner! Easter food is remarkably consistent from country to country—eggs, lamb, sweet breads are typical—but every culture has its own take on Easter recipes. In the United States, cooked ham is extremely popular, but [...]

There are a few types of Sicilian food we’re very familiar with in America, like Sicilian pizza and cannolis. However, the way we make them is not always the way true Sicilian people make them. Explore these and other Sicilian recipes that make up some of the best Sicilian food.CaponataSicilian Caponata is a pillar of [...]

Margaritas are excellent cocktails to try to make as a novice bartender because margarita recipes are so simple! Like painting a blank canvas, you can make a homemade margarita in virtually any flavor, color, and even texture. So before you grab your usual margarita mix, check out these incredible margarita recipes that will thrill your [...]

The history of Valentine’s Day has roots in several Roman tales of a man named Saint Valentine who died for love. Other accounts contend that the holiday had pagan origins and was altered to satisfy the growing Christian population. Whatever the real history of Valentine’s Day may be, February 14 now represents love all over [...]

The difference between espresso and coffee feels like one of those things you should just know, but the fact is many people don’t, and they’re too embarrassed to ask! So let’s answer the question once and for all so you can navigate the coffee bar like a true barista.What is the difference between espresso and coffee?The first [...]

The best soups, stews, and hot pot recipes are delicious any time of year, but they are especially comforting when the wind howls and the temperature drops. Instead of just grabbing some canned soup from the pantry, try warming your bones with these 12 soups, stews, and hot pot recipes that you can share with [...]