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Leslie Orlandini is a chef and an accomplished food stylist in print and television. She has been nominated for both James Beard and Emmy awards and is a veteran of thousands of cooking shows and segments. You can learn more about her through her website: http://leslieorlandini.com/
Spinach & Artichoke Pan Pizza with White Bean Sauce
Velvety white beans blended with cheese create an unbelievably rich base for this spring pizza
Baked Chicken Chilaquiles
This classic Mexican breakfast of fried tortillas, chile sauce, and eggs gets the casserole treatment with Spanish fideo pasta and habanero Jack cheese
Blue Gnocchi Bake
Homemade gnocchi gets the four-star treatment when made with blue potatoes and baked in rich, cheesy custard
Guinness & Steak Mac & Cheese
An American classic meets British steak-and-Guinness pie in this hearty Guinness & Steak Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Black Forest Bake
It doesn’t get much more comforting than this back forest casserole of ham, Swiss chard, Gorgonzola, and spaetzle pasta
Tuna Melt Casserole
A classic tuna melt is transformed with Comté and Cheshire cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes, and crispy bacon
Corn & Herb Risotto Cakes with Shrimp Curry
This towering combo of creamy, crispy risotto cakes and spicy Malaysian-style curry hits all the key flavor notes you’d want in a dish
Cheddar Risotto Souffles
These mini cheddar risotto soufflés make a great addition to the brunch, lunch table, or dinner table. They go equally well with sausages or a fruit compote
Mushroom Risotto with Truffled Pecorino
This creamy risotto comes to perfection with the addition of earthy mushrooms and flavorful pecorino
Ravioli Pasta Dough
Fresh pasta is surprisingly easy to make (like an edible Play-Doh!), and making your own ravioli pasta dough let’s you control what cheesy fillings go inside
