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Cherry Tomato Pasta #1

For me summer is all about (mostly) simple recipes highlighting the beautiful fresh produce in abundance available. Tomatoes are always…

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Alessandra Ciuffo

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I’m Alessandra Ciuffo, a 24-year-old chef, creator, and food educator from NYC. From a young age, I have loved to cook and be on camera, which led me to be on some pretty cool shows ~ shoutout *winning* Guy’s Grocery Games at 15. After earning a Business Administration degree, I chose to pursue my passion full-time, enrolling at the Institute of Culinary Education.

Now, I run my own food media brand @flavorsbyalessandra and love sharing high-quality recipes, culinary techniques, and glimpses into my life alongside my crazy Italian-American family!⁣

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Summer Favs 🌞

A juicy cheeseburger with two beef patties, melted cheese, pickles, tomato, and lettuce in a toasted bun. It sits on a white plate with a blurry background featuring lettuce and condiment bottles.The Ultimate SMASH BurgersA plate of colorful vegetable slices, including tomatoes and squash, topped with thinly sliced onions and fresh mint leaves, is set against a white surface with a shadow partially covering the plate.How to: Summer Vegetable CarpaccioSliced medium-rare steak with a brown sear, arranged on a white plate. The meat is juicy and topped with a light drizzle of sauce, showcasing a pink interior. The plate rests on a wooden table.The Tips and Tricks to the Perfect Seared SteakA plate of spaghetti topped with cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a sprig of basil. The dish is served in a white bowl with a decorative black design, set outdoors against a blurred green background.La Pasta “Sciue Sciue” – Cherry Tomato Pasta

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Baked chicken pieces seasoned with pepper are arranged on a bed of thinly sliced asparagus in a baking dish. Clusters of vine cherry tomatoes are placed among the chicken and asparagus.SeafoodA bowl of shrimp in a rich, red sauce garnished with chopped parsley. Surrounding the bowl are slices of crusty bread and a lemon wedge. Two gold-colored utensils are placed neatly nearby.AppetizersA cone-shaped paper holds deep-fried calamari with a wedge of lemon on the side. The calamari is golden brown and crispy, consisting of rings and tentacle pieces. The setup is on a wooden surface.HolidayA bowl with diced grilled chicken, crumbled feta cheese, chopped apples, roasted sweet potato slices, cooked farro, and crushed almonds, all on a bed of kale.SaladA skillet filled with golden-brown chicken thighs resting on a bed of creamy, baked rice speckled with fresh chopped herbs. The dish has a crispy and appetizing appearance, with a wooden spoon partially visible in the background.ChickenSliced medium-rare steak with a brown sear, arranged on a white plate. The meat is juicy and topped with a light drizzle of sauce, showcasing a pink interior. The plate rests on a wooden table.BeefA golden spoon pours rich, creamy gravy into a glass container. In the background, roasted chicken garnished with fresh herbs and cranberries is visible, laid out on a white platter.SauceSliced pork tenderloin drizzled with a brown sauce on a decorative green and gold-edged platter, garnished with rosemary sprigs.PorkBright orange carrots being sautéed in a frying pan with bubbling brown sauce. The carrots are evenly spaced, and the sauce appears to be well-seasoned with black pepper.Vegetables

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