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Pizza Marinara

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Make authentic pizza marinara at home with tomato sauce, oregano, garlic, and olive oil. This classic Neapolitan pizza is simple and naturally dairy-free. My formative pizza experience was in Naples, Italy , the birthplace of pizza, at a famous generations-old pizzeria called Da Michaele. Here they serve only two flavors, the most classic of all Neapolitan pizza: Pizza Margherita with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, and Pizza Marinara , which has tomatoes only, with no cheese. My oh my, was it epic ! Here I’ve recreated a Pizza Marinara recipe that tastes like what like I had in Naples. Getting this pizza right at home is an exercise in ingredient quality and technique, but once you taste it: you’ll become an instant convert! What Is Pizza Marinara? Pizza marinara is the simplest of classic Neapolitan pizza : that is, pizza in the style that originates from Naples, Italy. This pizza has simple toppings, a dough that’s thin in the middle and puffy on the outside, usually b...
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Healthy Banana Muffins

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These healthy banana muffins with oatmeal are made in a blender with simple ingredients and no flour required. Perfect for using up ripe bananas as a healthy breakfast or snack that the whole family will love. If you asked me what recipe I have made the most over the past 10 years, I would say without hesitation: this banana muffins recipe! I’ve been making these healthy banana muffins with oatmeal for years now, and they’ve become my absolute go-to whenever I have spotted bananas sitting on my counter. This recipe originally started as a reader’s challenge to me to create a healthier muffin recipe, and it’s become one of my top rated recipes by readers. Everything goes straight into the blender—no all-purpose flour, just wholesome ingredients that bake into fluffy muffins. They’re naturally gluten-free and I feel great feeding them to my kids or eating them for snacks! 5 Star Reader Reviews “Can’t give these enough stars! These. Are. AMAZING!!!!!! You will never want to ...
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Manhattan Cocktail

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Learn how to make this classic Manhattan recipe with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. It’s smooth, spirit-forward, and easy to scale for a crowd! The Manhattan is among the first cocktails in history, and has stood the test of time. It’s got only three ingredients but there’s so much going on flavor-wise: peppery notes from the rye whiskey, hints of sweet and spicy from the vermouth, and herbal nuance from the bitters. As a cocktail expert, this is a classic cocktail I think everyone needs to know how to make. It’s timeless, spirit-forward, and elegant, and personally I think it’s more interesting than an Old Fashioned . Here are the simple ingredient ratios, expert tips, and how to customize the drink to your tastes! Why You’ll Love This Manhattan Recipe A true classic: It’s built on the traditional 2:1 ratio every bartender knows. It’s customizable: Use rye or bourbon, Carpano Antica or Dolin: swapping in different types makes different drinks Ready in under ...
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Old Fashioned

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This classic Old Fashioned recipe is easy to make at home with simple ingredients. Learn how to mix a perfectly balanced, timeless drink everyone loves. The Old Fashioned is barely a cocktail recipe at all: just lightly sweetened booze with bitters. But it’s become one of the most famous of all classic drinks! The recipe dates back to the early 1800’s, before the words classic and cocktail were even said next to each other. Everyone has their own spin on an Old Fashioned drink recipe, but I think this one’s pretty perfect : just a fat square of ice, a ribbon of orange peel, and whiskey that tastes like the best version of itself. Here are a few tricks to making this cocktail so the whiskey shines! Why You’ll Love This Old Fashioned Recipe Minimal ingredients. Just 5 ingredients are needed for this satisfying classic cocktail. Ready in five minutes. No shaker, no strainer! Just stir and sip. Crowd-pleasing in the best way. It’s the kind of whiskey cocktail you ca...
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