Tag: Spring

Slice of torta pasqualina on a plate
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Torta Pasqualina

Originally from the northwest coastal region of Liguria, this savory torte (torta salata) has become part of many Easter (pasqua) meal spreads throughout Italy.

Serving of strawberry shortcake with whipped cream
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Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake is a classic American early summer dessert. It comes together quickly and easily and is the perfect way to finish a picnic in May or June.

Spinach sauteed with pine nuts
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Spinaci con Pinoli

Spinaci con pinoli is such an easy dish to make, yet full of flavor and texture. The secret is to only cook it long enough to just wilt the spinach. Overcooking will destroy its fresh texture.

Platter of sweet shirin polo
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Shirin Polo

This fabulous Persian rice dish is served on special occasions, especially weddings and Nowruz celebrations. It’s topped with toasted nuts, dried fruits and candied carrots and citrus peel.

Bowl of romesco Spanish pepper and nut sauce
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Salsa Romesco

Hailing from Tarragona in the northeast of Spain, romesco sauce gets its vermillion hue and smoky flavor from roasted red peppers.

Persian sabzi polo with fried fish
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Sabzi Polo

Sabzi polo is a brilliant green version of the famous Persian “polo,” or pilaf, rice dishes. The green comes from a variety of herbs that give an otherwise plain dish a sublime flavor.

Bowl of Hungarian sour cherry soup
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Meggyleves

Sour cherry soup is enjoyed by Hungarian families as cherries come into season in late spring and early summer. Each family has its own favorite recipe.

Glass of maiwein
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Maiwein

Maiwein, or May wine, is a German springtime tradition. Heady notes of sweet woodruff are infused into white wine for a celebratory beverage.