Seafood fregola salad & custard veneziane
2022 Italy
Sonia kicks off this episode with a light and refreshing Seafood Fregola Salad, combining tender fregola pasta with a medley of seafood like shrimp and mussels. The dish is balanced with bright flavors of lemon and herbs. For dessert, she prepares Custard Veneziane, sweet Italian pastries filled with rich, creamy custard, providing a delightful contrast to the savory seafood dish.
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Sonia Peronaci
Sonia Peronaci
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Marco Capedri
Marco Capedri
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