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The freshest tips of broccoli are blanched and quickly sauteed in olive oil and garlic, then tossed with hot pasta and seasoned with salt and red pepper flakes. A bit of Parmesan cheese is all you need to bring out the bright, crisp flavors.

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Italian-Style Swiss Chard

Submitted by: karen

Home Town: Portola Valley, California, USA

Swiss chard is a staple in many European kitchens, this Italian family recipe is easy to prepare and amazingly flavorful for so few ingredients. With garlic and red pepper, these greens are a delicious and nutrient rich side dish for any meal.

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Prawn and Pine Nut Risotto

Submitted by: phuong

Living In: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

A delicious concoction of prawns and pine nuts with a hint of chile pepper. The addition of carrots give a little added crunch and color. If you take your time and stir constantly, you'll end up with the creamiest, tastiest risotto ever!

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Shiitake and Baby Bella Mushroom Risotto

Submitted by: WAIX0713

Home Town: Miami, Florida, USA

Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Shiitake and cremini mushrooms pair up with fresh thyme in this rich, vegetarian risotto. It takes time, but good risotto is always worth the effort!

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Green Risotto with Fava Beans

Submitted by: DJ Williams

Risotto flavored with fava beans, onion, broth and white wine. Can be made with either chicken broth or vegetable broth.

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Crispy Zucchini or Pumpkin Blossoms

Submitted by: Domenica

My italian grandmother makes these every year when the zucchini in her garden start to blossom. She is Sicilian and calls them 'cripelli' Its sort of like a fritter and so yummy. As an alternative, you could also chop up the blossoms and mix them up in the batter and drop by teaspoons into the hot oil

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Prawn and Pine Nut Risotto

Submitted by: phuong

Living In: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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