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Connecting With My Roots: An Italian Eggplant Caponata Recipe

Connecting With My Roots: An Italian Eggplant Caponata Recipe

by Melissa Noel Renzi | Jul 7, 2015 | Appetizers, Food Recipes

Most of what I cook has been self-taught. My mother cooked at times, but it was not her passion. As a single parent, my dad made a lot of chicken marsala and pancakes. He can make some killer ribs, but is not so adept or interested in vegetarian fare. My oldest sister...

Bust Your Gloom: Colorful Nopal Bites with Beet Hummus

by Melissa Noel Renzi | Apr 6, 2015 | Appetizers, Culture

A healthy dose of true color in my food helps to boost my mood. That’s just what I have infused in this one-of-a-kind, simple appetizer! What is nopal? Nopal is a species of the Opuntia Cacti, which is native to Mexico. It is the green stem portion of the cactus...

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