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  • Friday, May 17 2013 12:05 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:05:07 GMT
    In Italian, the word "gelato" means "frozen" more than it means "ice cream." So, for as much as we have heard that gelato is the Italian equivalent of ice cream, this "gelato" is really a frozen mousse
    In Italian, the word "gelato" means "frozen" more than it means "ice cream." So, for as much as we have heard that gelato is the Italian equivalent of ice cream, this "gelato" is really a frozen mousse of a dessert. Quick and easy, with no ice cream maker needed, this dessert may be served as a chilled mousse or frozen completely as a "gelato."

  • Friday, May 10 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:36:28 GMT
    Celebrate warm weather with nature's sweet berries. Simply served with a light dusting of powdered sugar, this dessert is not a sugar overload, because it relies on the natural sweetness of in-season berries.
    Celebrate warm weather with nature's sweet berries. Simply served with a light dusting of powdered sugar, this dessert is not a sugar overload, because it relies on the natural sweetness of in-season berries.

  • Friday, May 3 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-03 20:20:03 GMT
    Here is smoky and slightly spicy twist on fried catfish. Instead of coating the catfish in a thick beer batter, I marinate the raw pieces in beer before seasoning them and lightly dredging them in flour
    Here is smoky and slightly spicy twist on fried catfish. Instead of coating the catfish in a thick beer batter, I marinate the raw pieces in beer before seasoning them and lightly dredging them in flour

  • Friday, April 12 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-04-12 22:35:24 GMT
    Baked Turkey Meatballs The secret to moist meatballs is using stale or day-old bread. In Italy, a frugal grandmother wastes nothing. So when bread goes stale and becomes too hard to eat, it is reconstituted
    Mark Leslie's Baked Turkey Meatballs and Nonna's Simple Sauce recipe.

  • Friday, April 5 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-04-05 18:30:53 GMT
    When American G.I.s returned home at the end of WWII, the ones stationed in Italy brought with them a hunger for the Italian national treasure—pizza. Now, all these years later, pizza seems as American
    When American G.I.s returned home at the end of WWII, the ones stationed in Italy brought with them a hunger for the Italian national treasure—pizza. Now, all these years later, pizza seems as American as baseball and apple pie.

  • Friday, March 29 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-03-29 16:30:15 GMT
    Italians think of wine as if it were a food, so it is natural to find it used in a baked dessert. I have eaten this "torta" –cake– in Tuscany, the heart of Italy's wine-making country. Dusted with powdered
    Italians think of wine as if it were a food, so it is natural to find it used in a baked dessert. I have eaten this "torta" –cake– in Tuscany, the heart of Italy's wine-making country. 

  • Friday, March 22 2013 2:16 PM EDT2013-03-22 18:16:12 GMT
    Things burst green and fresh in the garden when Spring arrives. Lettuces are often the first to peek through the dirt with tender leaves that can tolerate warming days and nights that still hold a bit
    Things burst green and fresh in the garden when Spring arrives. Lettuces are often the first to peek through the dirt with tender leaves that can tolerate warming days and nights that still hold a bit of nip in the air. This soup, also known by its Italian name Minestra di Primavera(Spring Soup), is a quick and simple dish...

  • Friday, March 15 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-03-15 19:32:58 GMT
    "Shepherd's Pie" is a traditional Irish dish of lamb stew topped with mashed potatoes. Irish immigrates to the United States have certainly made an impression on our culture and cuisine. For this St. Patrick's
    "Shepherd's Pie" is a traditional Irish dish of lamb stew topped with mashed potatoes. Irish immigrates to the United States have certainly made an impression on our culture and cuisine. 

  • Friday, March 15 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-03-15 19:29:09 GMT
    Looking for a good potato and vegetable recipe and want to skip pouring something from a can? Chef Mark Leslie has a delicious meal your entire family is sure to enjoy! Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Vegetables  1
    Looking for a good potato and vegetable recipe and want to skip pouring something from a can? Chef Mark Leslie has a delicious meal your entire family is sure to enjoy!

  • Friday, March 15 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-03-15 19:29:09 GMT
    The Mediterranean diet's claim to health fame is a focus on seafood, lean meats, vegetables, fruits and extra virgin olive oil. With easy access to fresh Alabama Gulf seafood, it is easy to bring the healthful
    The Mediterranean diet's claim to health fame is a focus on seafood, lean meats, vegetables, fruits and extra virgin olive oil. With easy access to fresh Alabama Gulf seafood, it is easy to bring the healthful

  • Friday, February 22 2013 2:56 PM EST2013-02-22 19:56:20 GMT
    Winter is the time for squash—hearty and versatile. Spaghetti squash is a perfect vegetable swap out with its pasta namesake. Easy to prepare, either in the oven or microwave, the spaghetti-like flesh
    Mark Leslie's Spaghetti Squash Italiano recipe.

  • Friday, February 15 2013 2:20 PM EST2013-02-15 19:20:53 GMT
    Italian and Southern cuisines are more similar than you might think. Southerners enjoy leafy greens and beans, as much as Italians do.
    Italian and Southern cuisines are more similar than you might think. Southerners enjoy leafy greens and beans, as much as Italians do.

  • Friday, January 18 2013 12:20 PM EST2013-01-18 17:20:03 GMT
    This is the Italian version of a dish most Southerners know well—Grillades & Grits. For Italians, this is hearty comfort food at its best. Served with some warmed, crusty country bread and a full-bodied
    This is the Italian version of a dish most Southerners know well—Grillades & Grits. For Italians, this is hearty comfort food at its best. Served with some warmed, crusty country bread and a full-bodied

  • Friday, October 5 2012 7:37 PM EDT2012-10-05 23:37:21 GMT
    It's that time of season, and what identifies Fall better than pumpkin? Putting it together with apples and pears for a delicious cobbler! Chef Mark Leslie prepares a sweet, but not too sweet, treat that
    It's that time of season, and what identifies Fall better than pumpkin? Putting it together with apples and pears for a delicious cobbler! Chef Mark Leslie prepares a sweet, but not too sweet, treat that

  • Friday, May 4 2012 2:03 PM EDT2012-05-04 18:03:29 GMT
    If you're hungry for some delicious seafood, this is the only recipe you're going to need. Chef Mark Leslie is preparing his Bourbon Shrimp Scampi. Enjoy! Bourbon Shrimp Scampi 2 tablespoons unsalted
    Chef Mark Leslie is cooking shrimp! That's about all you need to know if you want a delicious meal. Click here now.

  • Friday, March 30 2012 1:24 PM EDT2012-03-30 17:24:13 GMT
    Chef Mark Leslie is in the kitchen making two types of chicken salad today: Dempsey Chicken Salad and Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad. Try them out!

  • Friday, March 2 2012 1:07 PM EST2012-03-02 18:07:06 GMT
    Here are the recipes cooked on Alabama Live! by Chef Mark Leslie. Chicken with Tomatoes & Olives and a second dish, Roasted Potatoes with Fennel Seed. Enjoy!

  • Friday, March 15 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-03-15 19:29:09 GMT
    If you're looking for a delicious, easy to make desert to finish off a great meal, you should try this! Chef Mark Leslie is preparing a yogurt cake, and it's sure to please the entire family. Here's how to make it on your own.

  • Friday, March 15 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-03-15 19:29:09 GMT
    Looking for a delicious meal to cook for your family? How about trying this recipe featured on WSFA 12 News' Alabama Live! and cooked by chef Mark Leslie. Here are all the ingrediants you'll need to get
    Looking for a delicious meal to cook for your family? How about trying this recipe featured on WSFA 12 News' Alabama Live! and cooked by chef Mark Leslie. Here are all the ingrediants you'll need to get

  • Friday, March 15 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-03-15 19:29:09 GMT
    It's time for football, and the only thing more popular than your team is what's on the coffee table in front of you. Game day food! Sure, hot dogs and chips may be the Saturday kickoff staple, but how
    It's time for football, and the only thing more popular than your team is what's on the coffee table in front of you. Game day food! Sure, hot dogs and chips may be the Saturday kickoff staple, but how

  • Friday, March 15 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-03-15 19:29:09 GMT
    When you think of cheese, you probably think of a topping on your favorite burger or pizza, right? But in Italy, cheese is often served as a dessert! Here is a sweet treat that Chef Mark Leslie prefers
    When you think of cheese, you probably think of a topping on your favorite burger or pizza, right? But in Italy, cheese is often served as a dessert! Here is a sweet treat that Chef Mark Leslie prefers

  • Friday, March 15 2013 3:29 PM EDT2013-03-15 19:29:09 GMT
    Looking for a delicious, fancy meal that can be thrown together in about 30 minutes? Chef Mark Leslie is sharing his bow-tie pasta recipe, and it'll be sure to please even the most discriminating taste buds!
    Looking for a delicious, fancy meal that can be thrown together in about 30 minutes? Chef Mark Leslie is sharing his bow-tie pasta recipe, and it'll be sure to please even the most discriminating taste buds! Here's how to prepare the dish.