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Gnocchi with shrimp—seriously, it’s a shining example of southern Italian cooking at its best. Imagine those tender homemade ...

Cold pasta salad with arugula pesto and cherry tomatoes is a classic from Liguria, where they really know how to make summer ...

A classic lunch option altered to fit the keto diet. Cook bacon in a skillet or microwave until crispy. Coarsely chop hard-boiled egg, bacon and avocado. Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters. Finely chop ...

Thomas Straker, the London-based chef-owner of Straker's and author of ''Food You Want to Eat,'' makes gazpacho from fresh ripe tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, garlic, and basil, all marinated ...