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Pasta with Olives {VIDEO}

This simple pasta with olives combines pantry staples, juicy olives, and fresh lemon zest to make a flavorful midweek family dinner. Easy, quick, and budget-friendly…

Coconut Bread Recipe

This simple coconut bread recipe uses creamy coconut yogurt, desiccated coconut, vanilla, and lime zest to make a springy and moist bread with all the…

Artichoke Soup

This silky, smooth artichoke soup is creamy, refreshing, and delicately lemony. It’s simple to make, and perfect for a dinner party or a cozy midweek…
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Welcome! I’m the Italian cook and pasta lover behind The Clever Meal.
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