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Braised Pork Shank Recipe

Swiss-Style Cooking This menu is very much like Zürich itself – a mix of classic and contemporary. It’s also something of a farewell to winter, since most of these dishes are rich, hearty and best enjoyed at home when it’s cold and windy outside. So, before the last bitter chills of March give way to the warm breezes of spring, prepare these traditional dishes for family and friends to toast the end of a season. Today, we share our braised…

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Fondue Recipe

Swiss-Style Cooking This menu is very much like Zürich itself – a mix of classic and contemporary. It’s also something of a farewell to winter, since most of these dishes are rich, hearty and best enjoyed at home when it’s cold and windy outside. So, before the last bitter chills of March give way to the warm breezes of spring, prepare these traditional dishes for family and friends to toast the end of a season. Today, we share our fondue…

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Roasted Chestnuts Recipe

Swiss-Style Cooking This menu is very much like Zürich itself – a mix of classic and contemporary. It’s also something of a farewell to winter, since most of these dishes are rich, hearty and best enjoyed at home when it’s cold and windy outside. So, before the last bitter chills of March give way to the warm breezes of spring, prepare these traditional dishes for family and friends to toast the end of a season. Today, we share our roasted…

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Arroz Caldoso: Seafood Rice At Its Finest

If you’ve ever traveled to Spain, chances are you’ve come across paella once or twice. It originated in Valencia, but can now be found on pretty much every restaurant’s menu in the country. And while we love the flavors that come with traditional paella, sometimes change is a good thing. That’s where arroz caldoso comes in. Arroz Caldoso is a simple Spanish rice dish served in restaurants and homes across Spain. It literally translates to “soupy rice”, so you can…

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For The Kids: Chicken with Orange Glaze

Are your children’s friends coming over after work and you’re pressed for time to cook? Marinate the chicken in the morning (the flavors will get better the longer it sits), so all you have to do it cook the chicken and finish the sauce when you get home. Serves: 4 In a large bowl, add chicken, oil, chili flakes, garlic, and orange zest. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour and up to 8. In a large sauté pan on medium-high…

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Orange & Nut Cake with Orange segments & Almond Cream

After a large meal, this is just the right dessert – it’s light, slightly sweet, and toasted almonds give it a pleasing crunch. If you have extra berries lying around, feel free to mix them with the oranges. If you’re in a really decadent mood, add a tablespoon or two of Grand Marnier to the cream before you whip it to give it an extra punch. Serves: 8 Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan and line…

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Fideua with Shrimp & Mussels

Fideuà is another specialty native to Valencia. At its heart is sofregit, a caramelized combination of onion and tomato that serves as the foundation of the dish. It’s a hearty meal, and the crispy noodles offer a nice contrast in texture to the fish. Serves: 4 to 6 Bring fish stock to a boil in a large pot, add saffron, and remove from heat. In a large sauté pan on medium, add oil. When oil is shimmering, add onions and…

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Garlic & Paprika Shrimp

Wandering through cobblestone streets and ducking into narrow bars to sample endless wine and tapas are a highlight of any trip to Spain. The beauty of tapas is their simple, satisfying deliciousness, which this dish epitomizes. The key is to buy the best shrimp you can find and, if your fishmonger will oblige, have him clean and devein the shrimp (which will save time you’d rather be spending sipping wine and enjoying your company). Serves: 6 In a large bowl,…

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Valencia Orange & Cava Mimosa

Valencian oranges are sweet, meaty, and full of juice, so they’re the perfect vehicle for mimosas. We like ours heavy on the Cava with a strong orange taste. Taking a few extra moments to rim the glasses with sugar and zest transforms a standard classic into something more special. Serves: 4 Mix zest and sugar in a small bowl. Dip rim of glass in juice and then in sugar mixture. Add 2 oz. of juice and add 5 oz. of…

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Founder's Note

Ravello with my Bello

It is with very fond memories that we publish Ravello, which in my humble opinion is the highlight of the Amalfi. Ravello is a sleepy medieval town perched high above the Mediterranean and small fisherman’s towns, affording it with the most stunning views of the coast. So much of my experience was because of the Caruso, an old nobel family’s palazzo converted Orient Express style into a luxe hotel. Everything about this place was just perfection – from the beautiful…

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