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Charred, Chestnut Mushroom Gnocchi in Herbs & Balsamic

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Gnocchi is centuries old and made it’s first appearance in Italy after potatoes from South America were introduced to Italian kitchens by Spanish explorers as far back as the 1500s.

This simple potato dumpling is a staple in our home and I make it with a variety of toppings and sauces. Since it’s a little on the heavy side I keep the portions smaller than with pasta, or serve it as a starter. I most often choose vegetarian ingredients when cooking a gnocchi dish and I pack it with flavor.

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Cinnamon & Smoked Paprika Latkes with Lemon Thyme and Sage Apple Sauce

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We were invited to a holiday Shabbat celebration last Friday by our dear friends Joshua & Eva and I was asked to make Latkes. ‘Absolutely!’ I said. ‘Not a problem’ I thought. I can, after all, make anything with the help of Google and buckets of courage. I was so excited to be included in my first ever Jewish celebration and I’m always keen to cook something new. I mean, how hard can it be, right? It’s only a potato pancake…

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Seared Teriyaki Tuna, Green Beans & Tomato

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Asian flavors are sometimes tricky to get right, but with a few basic staple ingredients in your cupboard you too can create an astonishing dish.
Toasted sesame, soy sauce and coriander are three of my favorites and can easily be combined with ingredients from other parts the world. Don’t be afraid to experiment.

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