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Campari Rosso Spritz Cocktail

Some cocktails feel like an instant mood shift…and this Campari Rosso Spritz is one of them…

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The Twinkling St. Germain New Year’s Cocktail

A few years ago, I first heard about the cocktail The Twinkle when Stanley Tucci featured it on his Instagram…

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Mango Mimosa

I recently made this Homemade Mango Sorbet, which the whole family loved…

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Easy Homemade Mango Sorbet - Sorbetto al Mango

This creamy dreamy magical summer dessert is the easiest thing you will make this week…

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4 Tasty Radish Recipes - Radish Tea Sandwiches, French Buttered Radishes, Avocado w/ Radish Salad & Roasted Radishes

These 4 recipes are simple to put together, beautiful to look at and have light but delightful flavors…

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Artichoke Tapenade - Tapenade di Carciofi

These Spring days have me dreaming of BBQs, slip and slides, water balloon fights, picnics, and fresh and delicious recipes just like this one…

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Gluten Free No-Bake Energy Bites

These fabulous little energy bites are perfect for those busy days…

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Warm Farro and Butternut Squash Salad with Spinach

This is such a comforting and hearty fall and winter salad…

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Puff Pastry Christmas Tree with Roasted Bell Pepper Pesto (or other pesto :)

When I first saw one of these trees I knew I had to make it this Christmas…

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Truffle Cream Gnocchi & memories from Osteria Santo Spirito

I’ve been wanting to make this heavenly dish for a long time...

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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

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

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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 Crostini

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

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Creamy Artichoke & Potato Soup - Vellutata di Carciofi e Patate

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

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Italian Style Goulash

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

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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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Creamy Carrot & Potato Soup with Ricotta - Vellutata di Carote e Patate con Ricotta

It’s soup season!! And I think I’m more excited than usual this year…

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Bell Pepper and Corn Summer Salad or Salsa

This “salad” is something that can be used atop a bed of lettuce for a nice light lunch or dinner…

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Stuffed Zucchini - Zucchine Ripiene

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

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