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Petrit Husenaj

Petrit Husenaj is a writer based in New York City and the creator of the food blog My Social Chef.

articles/2011/03/15/ricotta-cheese-recipe-how-to-make-your-own/husenaj-ricotta_166772_z9msf4

Ricotta Cheese Recipe: How to Make Your Own

Fed up with using half of a store-bought container of ricotta cheese, Petrit Husenaj embarked on making his own. Try his recipe and read more of his posts at My Social Chef.

Petrit Husenaj

articles/2011/01/12/petulla-recipe-for-albanian-fried-dough/husenaj-petulla_152412_asse8x

How to Make Petulla, Albanian Fried Dough

Petulla, the Albanian version of fried dough, was a childhood favorite of Petrit Husenaj. He shares his mother’s sweet and savory recipe. Read more of his posts at MySocialChef.com.

Petrit Husenaj

articles/2010/12/21/ina-garten-petrit-husenas/husenaj-ina-garten_148853_lfinym

In Awe of Ina Garten

When food writer Petrit Husenaj went to visit TV food star Ina Garten, he got nervous and ruined a pound cake. You can read more of his posts at My Social Chef.

Petrit Husenaj

articles/2010/11/23/spanish-potato-recipe/husenaj-spanish-roasted-potato-salad_143060_eiw9ws

Spanish Potato Spectacular

Just in time for Thanksgiving, a perfect side dish of intensely flavored Spanish-style roasted potato salad. Read more of Petrit Husenaj’s posts at My Social Chef.

Petrit Husenaj

articles/2010/11/08/foie-gras-french-toast-recipe/husenaj-foie-gras-french-toast_139734_cmx4bh

Foie Gras French Toast, Seriously

Try it, you'll love it, says Petrit Husenaj, about his recipe for foie gras French toast—and you may even get over your guilt about the whole stuffed duck thing.

Petrit Husenaj

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articles/2010/10/20/roast-chicken-the-perfect-recipe/roast-chicken-1_135219_quonyc

The Perfect Roast Chicken

It’s so simple and yet hard to get perfect. My Social Chef recommends the perfect, fail-safe roast chicken recipe. Read more of Husenaj’s posts at My Social Chef.

Petrit Husenaj

articles/2010/10/04/my-social-chef-chocolate-and-cheese-sandwich/husenaj-sandwich_131328_sfkdnf

Would You Eat This Sandwich?

Food blogger Petrit Husenaj shares his favorite sandwich—Swiss cheese and chocolate. You can read more of his posts at MySocialChef.com.

Petrit Husenaj

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