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Almond ricotta cake

This one-bowl almond ricotta cake is a breeze to make. You’ll love its wonderful moist crumb and out-of-this-world lemon almond flavor. I mean, LOOK AT THAT SLICE. An amazing weekend…
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Carrot Pasta

This speedy carrot pasta will surprise you with its combination of garlic flavor, parmesan, bright lemon juice, and crispy breadcrumbs. It’s fresh, flavorful, and ready in 15 minutes. It is…
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Chocolate cream cheese

This one-bowl chocolate cream cheese dip is seriously fluffy, velvety smooth, and delicious. It’s embarrassingly easy to make and ready in minutes. Enjoy it with your favorite cookies, berries, or…
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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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