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Recipes and Stories by Melanie Dunea

Five steps to perfect pasta from Colu Henry
Back Pocket Pasta author and beloved food Instagrammer Colu Henry shares her tips to no-fail pasta.
Growing up Panda: Andrea Cherng celebrates her family restaurant roots
What started 40 years ago as a simple family restaurant has grown into Panda Express, a successful, ever-expanding American Chinese food chain. Andrea Cherng now leads the way, working to keep cultural heritage at the forefront.
Baking with cast iron
Charlotte Druckman has written the book on baking with cast iron--literally. She tells Melanie Dunea about the roles size, age, seasoning, and heat all play in the process.
The business and beauty of Sylvia Weinstock's artisan cakes
Sylvia Weinstock's artisan wedding and birthday cakes have traveled from her New York City boutique to locales as far-flung as Bahrain and Johannesburg. She tells The Splendid Table contributor Melanie Dunea about what inspires her creations, what keeps her going, and how she learned to make one of her signature flourishes.

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