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Polenta

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A classic side dish in northern and central Italy; not unlike mashed potatoes in America. Made from coarsely ground cornmeal slowly boiled in water or broth until it thickens into a creamy porridge. Historically a peasant food (originally made from grains like farro or chestnut before corn arrived from the Americas in the 16th century). It can be served soft and creamy—often enriched with butter, cheese like fontina, or topped with ragù, mushrooms, or sausages thereby making it a main course.

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Ribollita (Tuscan Bean Soup)

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Ribollita origin traces back to the Middle Ages in rural Tuscany, Italy, as an example of cucina povera (poor people’s cooking). Peasants and servants repurposed leftovers to avoid waste: after feudal lords ate meals served on large slices of bread (used as trenchers), the soaked, stale bread was collected and combined with vegetables, beans (especially cannellini), and greens like lacinato kale or cabbage. The mixture was boiled, often reboiled the next day with more bread added for thickness, improving flavor and heartiness. This thrifty habit of reheating and extending the dish gave it its name.

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Cornish Pasties

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Pink Squirrel

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Red Velvet Pancakes

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