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Apple Yogurt Cake

This simple apple yogurt cake is packed with sweet apples, creamy yogurt, and hints of lemon. It’s wonderfully moist, tender, and delicious. The perfect way to celebrate the autumn apple…
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Cabbage Apple Salad

This quick and easy cabbage apple salad combines crispy apples, finely sliced cabbage, walnuts, and savory parmesan. It’s so flavorful, fresh, and crunchy that everyone will love it. Published on…
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Best Mushroom Soup without Cream

This easy, healthy mushroom soup without cream has the most heavenly flavor and texture! It’s light yet insanely delicious and perfectly thick, savory, and creamy. You’re guaranteed to love it!  Published on January…
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Hi, I'm Katia.

Welcome! I’m the Italian cook and pasta lover behind The Clever Meal.
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