Posts in Summer time recipes
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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antipasto, comfort food, easy appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian cooking, Italian dinner, Italian food, Italian recipes, light dishes, ricette italiane, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, side dishes, summer recipes, Summer time recipes, vegetarian italian food, vegetarian recipesLonielle De Havencucumber, cucumbers, white wine vinegar, chives, basil, braised cucumbersComment
Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini Fritters

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

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antipasto, appetizers, comfort food, cooking, easy appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian appetizers, Italian cooking, Italian food, Italian lunch, light dishes, quick and easy recipes, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, side dishes, summer recipes, Summer time recipes, vegetarian italian food, vegetarian recipesLonielle De Havenzucchini, zucchini recipes, zucchini fritters, recipes from the garden, garden recipesComment
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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christmas recipes, Easy dessert recipes, fall desserts, gluten free baking, fall recipes, gluten free desserts, gluten free cooking, gluten free cake, gluten free recipes, summer recipes, Summer time recipesLonielle De Havenmixed berry crisp, berries, plum crisp, oats, gluten free desserts, fruit crisp, fruit desserts, bbq recipes, bbq dessertsComment
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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christmas recipes, Easy dessert recipes, fall desserts, fall recipes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, Italian dessert recipes, italian pastries, summer recipes, Summer time recipes, gluten free baking, gluten free cakeLonielle De Havencake, almond cake, plum cake, gluten free cake, breakfast cake, gluten free desserts, gluten free bakingComment
Stuffed Zucchini - Zucchine Ripiene
Stuffed Zucchini - Zucchine Ripiene

When I think of summer vegetables, the one that come into my mind first is zucchini…

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antipasto, appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, Italian cooking, Italian dinner, Italian food, Italian lunch, light dishes, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, side dishes, Summer time recipes, vegetarian recipes, vegetarian italian foodLonielle De Havenzucchini, zucchini recipes, pecorino, pancetta, basil, garlic, shallotComment
Herbed Chèvre Cheese Appetizer
Herbed Chèvre Cheese Appetizer

Chèvre goats cheese has become one of my absolute favorite cheeses out there! Something I would have never thought…

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antipasto, appetizers, Bruschetta recipes, Classic appetizers, Classic Italian recipes, easy appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, gluten free cooking, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian appetizers, Italian lunch, light dishes, Panini, picnic recpies, quick and easy recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, side dishes, summer recipes, Summer time recipes, vegetarian recipesLonielle De Havenchevre cheese, fresh herbs, basil, parsley, chives, bruschetta, light italian dishes, summertimeComment
Mediterranean Hummus
Mediterranean Hummus

This is one of my favorite recipes for a light lunch, to take along on a picnic…

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appetizers, antipasto, Classic appetizers, easy appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, gluten free cooking, gluten free recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian appetizers, light dishes, picnic recpies, quick and easy recipes, recipes, side dishes, Summer time recipes, vegetarian recipesLonielle De Havenhummus, mediterranean hummus, dips, dip recipes, easy party dips, garbanzo beans, chickpeas, pesto, summertime recipes, party recipesComment
Watermelon Granita - Granita di Cocomero
Watermelon Granita - Granita di Cocomero

I thought this recipe was the perfect thing to kick off summertime….

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Easy dessert recipes, gluten free desserts, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, Italian cocktail recipes, Italian dessert recipes, italian drink recipes, Italian food, light dishes, no bake desserts, quick and easy recipes, Summer time recipes, Summertime cocktailsLonielle De Havengranita di anguria, granita, granita di cocomero, watermelon, watermelon granita, mint, 4th of july recipes, granita recipes, watermelon slushy, watermelon icyComment
Coffee Granita - Granita di Caffè
Coffee Granita - Granita di Caffè

The first time I had one of these dreamy icy treats was at Caffè Tazza D'oro near the Pantheon in Rome…

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Classic Italian recipes, Easy dessert recipes, Easy Italian recipes, Experiences, gluten free desserts, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, Italian dessert recipes, Italian cooking, Italian recipes, Italy, no bake desserts, Summer time recipes, Summertime cocktails, italian drink recipesLonielle De Havencoffee granita, granita di caffe, coffee drinks, summertime drinks, summertime coffee, whipped cream, iced drinks, iced coffee, italian coffee, caffe italiano Comments
Carrot Top & Spinach Pesto
Carrot Top & Spinach Pesto

A few weeks ago we harvested some lovely petite carrots with gorgeous wispy green tops from the garden…

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Antipasto, appetizers, Bruschetta recipes, Classic Italian recipes, Easy Italian dishes, gluten free cooking, gluten free recipes, Italian cooking, Italian pasta recipes, light dishes, quick and easy recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, side dishes, Summer time recipesLonielle De Havencarrot tops, carrot greens, spinach pesto, pesto, pesto recipe, spinach chip dip, pesto with spinach, pasta, toasted walnuts, pesto recipesComment
Fennel & Celery Salad with Blue Cheese
Fennel & Celery Salad with Blue Cheese

Like so many recipes I make I created this salad because I was looking for ways to use up…

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Antipasto, appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, Italian lunch, light dishes, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, side dishes, Summer time recipes, vegetarian recipes, salad recipes, picnic recpies, quick and easy recipesLonielle De Havencelery, fennel, fresh fennel salad, dried cranberries, apricots, celery salad, salad with blue cheese, salad dressing recipe, salad recipe, toasted walnuts, fancy salad Comments
Sundried Tomato Topping
Sundried Tomato Topping

Springtime always makes me feel like getting out and having a picnic in the sunshine….

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Antipasto, appetizers, Bruschetta recipes, Classic appetizers, easy appetizers, Easy Italian recipes, gluten free cooking, Easy Italian dishes, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, Italian appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, light dishes, Summer time recipesLonielle De Havensundried tomatoes, sun dried tomato, tomato topping, bruschetta recipes, bruschetta, bruschetta antipasto, brie with sundried tomatoes, chevre cheese, picnic recipes, picnic dishes, easy picnic foodComment
Zucchini Involtini - Zucchini Rolls
Zucchini Involtini - Zucchini Rolls

I feel like I should have posted this dish a couple of months ago while everyone’s gardens were in full swing….but…I didn’t, so here it is :) Better late than never (Meglio tardi che mai.)

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Homemade Italian Limoncello
Homemade Italian Limoncello

Limoncello is a lovely liqueur made from lemon peels, alcohol and sugar. It is strong but fabulously delicious and…

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Pesto alla Trapanese - Sicilian Pesto with Tomatoes and Almonds
Pesto alla Trapanese - Sicilian Pesto with Tomatoes and Almonds

As I continue to come up with creative ways to use the abundance of tomatoes that are still coming to me everyday from my garden

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Classic Italian recipes, Bruschetta recipes, Antipasto, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, gluten free cooking, Gluten free Italian food, Italian dinner, Italian Food, Italian lunch, Italian pasta recipes, Italian recipes, light dishes, recipes, ricette italiane, Rustic Italian cooking, Summer time recipesLonielle De Havenpesto sauce recipe, pesto sauce, pesto, italian pesto sauce, pesto alla trapanese, sicilian pesto, tomatoes, recipes with tomatoes, recipes from the garden, recipes from Sicily, Sicily, Sicilia, Trapani, Trapanese, basil, basilico, tomato, san marzano tomatoesComment
Bruschetta with Tomato Butter
Bruschetta with Tomato Butter

Still searching for ways to use up those summer garden tomatoes? This recipes is just the thing!

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Antipasto, Bruschetta recipes, Classic appetizers, easy appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, gluten free cooking, Gluten free Italian food, gluten free recipes, Italian appetizers, Italian dinner, Italian food, Italian lunch, Italian recipes, light dishes, ricette italiane, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, Summer time recipesLonielle De Haventomato, tuscan food, tomato recipes, tomato salad, tuscan salad, bruschetta recipes, bruschetta, recipes with tomatoes, tomatoes, san marzano tomatoes, tomato butter recipe, tomato butter, butter recipes, flavored butter, basil, basilico, pomodori, burro al pomodoroComment
Tomatini - The Perfect Summer Cocktail
Tomatini - The Perfect Summer Cocktail

This cocktail isn’t sweet which I love and is the perfect drink to go along with that colorful summertime dinner, lunch, breakfast or snack :)

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cocktails, Easy Italian recipes, gluten free recipes, Italian cocktail recipes, Italian dinner, Italian lunch, Italian Food, Italian recipes, recipes, Italy, Summer time recipes, Summertime cocktailsLonielle De Haventomatini, tomatini cocktail, tomato recipes, tomato sauce, san marzano tomatoes, tomato, summertime, summer cocktails, recipes with tomatoes, recipes from the gardenComment
Zucchini Lasagna
Zucchini Lasagna

The perfect hearty summer dish is the perfect recipe for that garden zucchini!

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Antipasto, Classic Italian recipes, cooking, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, gluten free cooking, Gluten free Italian food, gluten free recipes, Italian dinner, Italian Food, Italian pasta recipes, Italian recipes, light dishes, recipes, ricette italiane, Rustic Italian cooking, Summer time recipesLonielle De Havenzucchini, zucchini recipes, vegetarian recipes, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, marinara sauce, Italian marinara sauce, cheese, recipes with cheese, tomato recipes, recipes from the garden, cheese and vegetablesComment
Italian Cheese Ball Appetizer
Italian Cheese Ball Appetizer

Creamy cheesy goodness…the perfect topping for those crunchy crackers at your next party!

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Antipasto, easy appetizers, Easy Italian recipes, gluten free cooking, Gluten free Italian food, gluten free recipes, Italian appetizers, Italian recipes, light dishes, recipes, ricette italiane, Rustic Italian cooking, Summer time recipes, wintertime recipes, Classic appetizersLonielle De Havenitalian food, Italian cheeses, aperitivo recipe, appetizer, cheese, cheesy, cream cheese, pine nuts, cheese and crackersComment
Cheesy Potato And Spinach Roll
Cheesy Potato And Spinach Roll

Hearty potatoes with healthy spinach and rich and delicious melted cheese….yum! A gluten free and vegetarian delight!

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Classic Italian recipes, easy appetizers, Easy Italian recipes, gluten free cooking, gluten free recipes, Italian Food, Italian recipes, Italian food, light dishes, Italy, ricette italiane, Summer time recipes, Gluten free Italian food, Rustic Italian cooking, Italian appetizers, Antipasto, Italian dinner, Italian lunchLonielle De Havenmashed potatoes, potatoes, spinach, cheese, cheesy, italian food, Italian cheeses, Food from ItalyComment