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Pasta with Sugar Snap Peas and Asparagus
We know it’s spring when asparagus and sugar snap peas hit the grocery stores! We have the perfect recipe to combine these two treasures. Ingredients: 1 pound farfalle pasta prepared… Read More »
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Roasted Asparagus with Hollandaise and Potatoes
Spring marks the beginning of asparagus season in Germany and in France and is cause for celebration because it also means that spring has arrived and warmer days are ahead.... Read More »
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Sugo Marinetti: Artichoke and Pistachio Pasta Sauce Copy
As a company with half of its roots from Italy, we love pasta and learning about different types of pasta sauce. This particular sauce is not only interesting because it... Read More »
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
As spring approaches we look forward to fresh and filling salads. Chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) are one of the most versatile bases for a salad and can be found in... Read More »
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Sugo Marinetti: Artichoke and Pistachio Pasta Sauce
As a company with half of its roots from Italy, we love pasta and learning about different types of pasta sauce. This particular sauce is not only interesting because it... Read More »
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Phyllo-wrapped Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney
The ExperiencePlus! US office staff celebrated the close of 2022 with a night of fine food that we prepared as teams of two at The Cooking Studio in Fort Collins.... Read More »
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Toffee Squares
Whether it is a holiday season or not, these toffee squares are delicious. Perfect for gifts or just to have on hand, they satisfy both sugar and chocolate cravings. Easy... Read More »
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Ligurian Focaccia – by Samin Nosrat
Ligurian Focaccia – by Samin Nosrat One of the best books I have read in the past 5 years is not your standard fiction or non-fiction book. It is a... Read More »
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Recipe: Kale and Roasted Squash Salad
Recipe: Kale and Roasted Squash Salad It’s that time of year when winter squash begins appearing on farm-to-table restaurant menu. You’ll see it in risotto, ravioli (the best I ever... Read More »
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Amatriciana
With summer still upon us, we couldn’t help but think about a recipe that doesn’t require the oven, is quick and easy, and uses up some of those tomatoes that... Read More »
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The Hugo
I recently returned from travels to Italy where I pedaled the Dolomites with ExperiencePlus!. I had dreamed of pedaling these limestone mountains for more than two decades. Little did I... Read More »
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Rhubarb Chutney
As Rhubarb comes in season, we can take inspiration from Sweden where Rhubarb Chutney is often paired with cheese or meat. Variations on this basic recipe are many, you can... Read More »
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Fragole al Limone – Strawberries with Lemon
For someone who really doesn’t like fruit salad, Maria Elena has a strange love for this particular simple dessert. It is the perfect easy dish to serve on a spring... Read More »
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Nadine’s Blitz Salad
As my husband and I spent a few months in Germany last year, we were living right above an organic supermarket. It was literally our downstairs pantry and we enjoyed... Read More »
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Tarta de Santiago
Strolling down the calles of Santiago, you are bound to be met with a Tarta de Santiago sample as restaurant and cafe owners try to tempt you into their establishment.... Read More »
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Recipe: Roasted Chestnuts
More than two decades ago I ate roasted chestnuts on the streets of Brussels. It was a week before Christmas. The dark night was frigid and the chestnuts I bought... Read More »
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Zupa Grzybowa – Dried Polish Mushroom Soup
To complement our recent highlight of Cycling Krakow to Slovakia Plus! Budapest, we went in search of a traditional Polish recipe. After consulting Kathie Dudzinski – she and Paul, who... Read More »
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Dip into Argentina’s favorite sauce: Chimichurri
We thought this Argentine favorite a great way to show off your next tenderloin, steak, or other favorite cut (of beef, lamb, pork, or tofu) – whether smoked, grilled, roasted,... Read More »
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Apple Tart – doo doo doo doo doo doo!
I am somewhat obsessed with Ted Lasso, so when it came time to give this recipe post a name, I couldn’t help but think of Jamie Tartt’s theme song, which... Read More »
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Half and Half – Mushroom and Beef or Elk Burger
Adapted from this New York Times recipe, I’ve always wanted to perfect the home made hamburger. Especially since I often had elk meat to use which is hard to work... Read More »
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Recipe: Gazpacho Andaluz
Updated in 2021 – this recipe is still one of the best ones I’ve found for Gazpacho Andaluz. This recipe came from my host mother (the family I lived with... Read More »
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Recipe: Rick’s Pinto Bean Steak Chili
Rick and Paola (founders of ExperiencePlus! and parents to Monica and Maria Elena) have spent the last few years exploring the Western U.S. in their RV. They happened to be... Read More »
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Recipe: Pumpkin Muffins
‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin. One of my favorite applications for pumpkin is muffins. There is something about that flavor, the spices and the sweetness that makes them... Read More »
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Recipe: Zucchini Crusted Pizza
If you have too many zucchini growing in your garden (or your neighbor is desperately trying to give you more), try out this zucchini pizza crust with your favorite pizza... Read More »