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Elizabeth Dougherty has been cooking and writing about food intensively for more than ten years. She is the fourth generation of chefs and gourmet grocers in her family with her mother, Francesca Esposito and grandmother, Carmella being major influences in her early cooking years. As a teenager, her family sent her to Europe where she became focused on French and Italian cuisine. She survived a year and half of culinary tutelage under a maniacal Swiss-German chef and is a graduate of NYIT, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business and Labor Relations. Food And Travel Nation has won two news awards for content. Broadcasting LIVE each week, nationwide, on FoodNationRadio.com and stations around the country.

Fancy (yet inexpensive) dinner

Caviar, like the ones from Fauchon, used to be an indulgence reserved for special occasions or the wealthy. These days, it’s relatively easy to find different types of American caviar, from Spoonbill to Sturgeon. American Sturgeon is still a bit pricey, but Spoonbill and Paddlefish have lovely flavor and won’t …

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Linguini with Clam Sauce and antipasti

It’s the weekend and you’ve missed your significant other/fiance/spouse all week with your hectic schedules. Here’s a romantic menu you can make together, or turn it into an impromptu dinner party for six. Whatever you decide, make it fun! Parsley is probably the most underrated herb around. It’s full of …

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alfresco meal for four

Here’s a summer weeknight menu using colorful, fresh ingredients and simple, clean flavors. It won’t take much time to make this and it’s a perfect alfresco meal for four people. Ingredients 4 medium yellow tomatoes 1 medium to large sweet onion 1/2 large cucumber 1 clove garlic olive oil sea …

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chicken with an olive tapenade and tarragon wine infused bean salad

How about summer-y chicken dish with an olive tapenade that stays moist and tender-tasting right out of the cooler? Both dishes combined with a salad that won’t wilt, staying fresh, crisp and cold makes this menu a winner. It can all be made ahead, so it is great for a …

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Thou Shalt Not Steal Stromboli Pizza Sauce NYC

From the Food and Travel Nation Archives Original Airdate:  6/16/2012 Thou Shalt Not Steal Stromboli Pizza Sauce NYC It’s Sunday which means we make sauce in our house. You can find my mother’s meatball recipe here and my sauce recipes and basic pasta here. This week on Food And Travel Nation …

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THE REAL STORY ABOUT GMOs IN THE ERA OF FAKE NEWS

Food and Travel Nation with Elizabeth Dougherty THE REAL STORY ABOUT GMOs IN THE ERA OF FAKE NEWS The TRUTH about Food and Travel Original Broadcast Date:  11/26/2018 We rely upon the news, particularly print journalists, to do research and to write stories that convey all angles so we can have …

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Peaches and Blueberries Crisp

The peaches and blueberries are ripe and beautiful at the market! I had to make a dessert with these juicy, perfect gems. This dish does them justice, I think. Cobblers are too heavy this time of year, so I made another dessert. It’s a lighter crisp. Picture a serving of …

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