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Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Food Editor Emeritus, Gourmet

Kemp Minifie called Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez the “resident brain trust on all things Italian cooking” during her time as a food editor at Gourmet. A chef with over 20 years of experience in publishing, Eriquez's work has also appeared in Bon Appétit, AOL's KitchenDaily, Parade, and Real Simple, among others.

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Calamari Salad

With flash-seared squid, tomatoes, olives, parsley, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette.
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Wassail

Bring in the cheer with this ruby red drink made with apple brandy, hot cider, cranberry, and plenty of warm spice.
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Frothy Hot Vanilla Malted

Malted milk powder adds toasty, caramel-like undertones to this warming winter drink. Splurge on a good vanilla, since its the primary flavoring here.
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Italian Rainbow Cookies

Store-bought versions are rarely as good as you want them to be. Take matters into your own hands with this step-by-step recipe.
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Whoopie Pies With Whipped Marshmallow Filling

Nobody knows exactly where whoopie pies came from, but we guarantee these marshmallow-stuffed chocolate cakes will go fast.
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

The only thing better than a pumpkin cookie? Two pumpkin cookies—plus a generous swoosh of cream cheese icing.
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Six ingredients (including salt and pepper) stand between you and what may just be the world’s most perfect side dish.
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Sicilian-Style Pasta With Sardines

This spaghetti with fennel and sardines turns a few simple pantry ingredients into a rustic seafood feast.
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Chocolate Cherry Cake

Tart cherries meet rich chocolate in this easy snacking cake recipe that can be dressed up however you like.
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Egg Cream

If you can’t make your way to Manhattan or Brooklyn to get your hands on a classic New York egg cream, here’s your ticket to make this nostalgic fountain drink at home.
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Frozen Mango Margarita

A batch of these fruity frozen mango margaritas is sure to win you the title “life of the party.”
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Mulled Wine

The bright cherry flavor of kirsch gives this spiced holiday drink a fruity kick.
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Classic Sugar Cookies

The understated, familiar flavor of these delicate sugar cookies will take you straight back to your childhood.
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Stuffed Mushrooms

Don’t be surprised if these Parmesan-loaded mushrooms disappear in minutes.
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Garlicky Sausage Stuffing

Italian sausage and a heap of Parmesan cheese lend signature flair to the easy Thanksgiving stuffing recipe.
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Sicilian Cannoli

This cannoli recipe has the chocolate, pistachios, and candied orange peel mixed right into the creamy filling so you get optimal flavor in every bite.
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Coconut Macaroons

Almond extract boosts the coconut flavor of these streamlined macaroon cookies. The recipe makes four bite-size confections but can easily be doubled.
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Creamy Leek Soup

This creamy leek soup from Gourmet is velvety but not at all heavy. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
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Lemony Risotto With Asparagus and Shrimp

Make this shrimp risotto for a weeknight dinner. With bright flavor from lemon zest and fresh asparagus, it’s an ideal meal for spring.
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Manicotti

This is project cooking at its best: tender manicotti wrappers are made by quickly cooking batter into pasta-like crepes. They're filled with a creamy trio of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella, and covered with fresh tomato sauce before baking.