Venetian Buranelli Cookies
Venetian Buranelli Cookies

The last time I was in Venice my family and I stepped into this beautiful little bakery, filled to the brim with breads, cookies and sweet treats…

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Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers - Peperoni Ripieni di Formaggio
Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers - Peperoni Ripieni di Formaggio

These cheesy bites are rich, delicious and their bright pop of color so lovely to look at!

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Budino al Cioccolato con Latte di Mandorla - Chocolate Pudding with Almond Milk
Budino al Cioccolato con Latte di Mandorla - Chocolate Pudding with Almond Milk

Chocolate has always been my go to sweet treat. I have a little piece most days…

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Braised Cucumbers
Braised Cucumbers

I first fell in love with this recipe about 5 years ago when I received Mastering the Art of French Cooking…

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Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini Fritters

This is one of my favorite zucchini recipe…especially when you have an abundance of zucchini…

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Fava Bean & Pancetta Bruschetta
Fava Bean & Pancetta Bruschetta

I love this time of year when the farmers markets start to overflow with fresh produce…

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Vellutata di Carciofi e Patate - Creamy Artichoke & Potato Soup
Vellutata di Carciofi e Patate - Creamy Artichoke & Potato Soup

One more creamy comforting soup recipe before the warm weather hits :) It has been a long, cold and wet winter…

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Gluten Free Mini Lemon Tarts
Gluten Free Mini Lemon Tarts

If you are looking for a gorgeous little fancy gluten free treat to make than this recipe is it…

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Gluten Free Piadina
Gluten Free Piadina

These flavorful Piadine are just the thing when you are looking to change up your weeknight or weekend…

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Italian Style Goulash
Italian Style Goulash

This dish is absolutely one of my most favorite comfort meals…

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Chocolate Coconut Bars (Mounds Bars)
Chocolate Coconut Bars (Mounds Bars)

Mounds bars have always been one of my favorites!…

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Holiday Mint Chocolate Fudge
Holiday Mint Chocolate Fudge

This delicate and delicious fudge is the perfect indulgent gift…

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Tramezzini - Italian Finger Sandwiches - 4 Easy and Delicious Recipes
Tramezzini - Italian Finger Sandwiches - 4 Easy and Delicious Recipes

Happy Holidays Everyone! I thought this would be a great time to share this recipe with you…

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Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad

This is one of my favorite recipes to make with leftover baked chicken. It is a great quick dish to make when you are in a hurry..

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Gluten Free (or regular) Mixed Fruit Crisp
Gluten Free (or regular) Mixed Fruit Crisp

Last week I shared with you a Gluten Free Almond & Plum Cake. This week I’m staying with the theme of fruity gluten free treats…

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Gluten Free Almond and Plum (Or other fruit) Cake
Gluten Free Almond and Plum (Or other fruit) Cake

This is one of the most moist and delicious cakes I have tasted in a long time…and you would never believe that it is gluten free!!

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Tuscan Chard & Garbanzo Bean Salad - Bietola e Ceci
Tuscan Chard & Garbanzo Bean Salad - Bietola e Ceci

This warm Tuscan salad is delicious and perfect for any season. I really love to make it when…

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