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Mango Mimosa
Mango Mimosa

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

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cocktails, drinks, easy cocktails, holiday cocktails, Italian cocktail recipes, italian drink recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes, summer recipes, Summertime cocktails, Summer time recipesLonielle De Havenmimosa, cocktail, mango mimosa, mango dessert, mango sorbet, sorbetto al mango, sunday drinks, summer mimosa, summer cocktail, summertime drinks, summertime cocktail, summertime drink, summertime recipesComment
Easy Homemade Mango Sorbet - Sorbetto al Mango
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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Easy dessert recipes, Easy Italian recipes, gluten free dessert, gluten free desserts, gluten free recipes, Italian dessert recipes, Italian dessert recpies, light dishes, no bake desserts, quick and easy recipes, recipes, ricette italiane, summer recipes, Summer time recipes, dairy free recipes, dairy free dessertsLonielle De Havengelato, sorbetto, sorbet, mango dessert, mango sorbet, sorbetto al mango, homemade sorbet, homemade gelato, homemade ice cream, dairy free dessert, dairy free sorbetComment
4 Tasty Radish Recipes - Radish Tea Sandwiches, French Buttered Radishes, Avocado w/ Radish Salad & Roasted Radishes
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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Antipasto, appetizers, Classic appetizers, easy appetizers, gluten free cooking, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, hors d'oeuvres, light dishes, Panini, picnic recpies, quick and easy recipes, recipes, salad recipes, side dishes, summer recipes, Summer time recipes, vegetarian recipesLonielle De Haventea sandwich, radish, radishes, french radishes, tea time, avocado, avocado salad, roasted vegetables, roasted radishes, party recipes, party sandwiches, baby shower recipe, bridal shower recipes, springtime recipes, spring, garden recipes, recipes from the gardenComment
Artichoke Tapenade - Tapenade di Carciofi
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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antipasto, appetizers, Bruschetta recipes, crostini, cooking, easy appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, 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, ricette italiane, quick and easy recipes, recipes, side dishes, summer recipes, vegetarian italian food, vegetarian recipes, picnic recipesLonielle De Havenartichoke, roasted vegetables, roasted bell peppers, tapenade, artichoke tapenade, vegetable tapenadeComment
Warm Farro and Butternut Squash Salad with Spinach
Warm Farro and Butternut Squash Salad with Spinach

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

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comfort food, cooking, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, fall recipes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, Italian cooking, Italian dinner, Italian food, Italian lunch, Italian recipes, recipes, ricette italiane, Rustic Italian cooking, salad recipes, side dishes, vegetarian recipes, vegetarian italian food, wintertime recipesLonielle De Havenfarro, butternut squash, chevre cheese, spinach, farro salad, winter salad, winter recipe, butternut squash recipes, chevreComment
Puff Pastry Christmas Tree with Roasted Bell Pepper Pesto (or other pesto :)
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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antipasto, appetizers, easy appetizers, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, Italian appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, Italian recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, vegetarian recipes, vegetarian italian food, wintertime recipesLonielle De Havenpuff pastry recipe, easy puff pastry recipe, pesto recipe, pesto sauce, pesto recipes, pesto sauce recipe Comments
Truffle Cream Gnocchi & memories from Osteria Santo Spirito
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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vegetarian recipes, vegetarian italian food, side dishes, Rustic Italian cooking, recipes, ricette italiane, quick and easy recipes, Italian recipes, Italian pasta recipes, Italian lunch, Italian food, Italian dinner, Italian cooking, fall recipes, Easy Italian dishes, comfort food, Classic Italian recipes, Gnocchi recipesLonielle De Havengnocchi recipes, gnocchi, thanksgiving recipes, thanksgiving gnocchi, truffle recipes, truffles, pecorino cheese, shallots, garlicComment
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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christmas cookies, christmas recipes, Classic Italian recipes, cookie recipe, Easy dessert recipes, Easy Italian recipes, fall desserts, fall recipes, holiday cookie recipes, holiday cookies, ricette italiane, recipes, Italian recipes, Italian food, Italian dessert recpies, Italian cookie recipesLonielle De Havenburanelli cookies, bussola cookies, esse cookies, italian baking, baking cookies, italian cookies, venetian recipes, venetian cookiesComment
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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antipasto, appetizers, comfort food, Classic appetizers, easy appetizers, Easy Italian recipes, Easy Italian dishes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian appetizers, Italian cooking, Italian lunch, picnic recpies, recipes, side dishes, summer recipes, vegetarian recipesLonielle De Havenmini bell peppers, bell pepper, stuffed peppers, chevre cheese, chevre, chevre stuffed peppers, pancetta, fresh herbs, basil, appetizer recipes, appetizer, antipasto recipe, antipasto Comments
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
Fava Bean & Pancetta Crostini
Fava Bean & Pancetta Crostini

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

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antipasto, appetizers, Bruschetta recipes, Classic appetizers, Classic Italian recipes, crostini, easy appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, healthy recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian appetizers, Italian cooking, Italian lunch, light dishes, picnic recpies, quick and easy recipes, ricette italiane, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, side dishesLonielle De Havenbruschetta recipes, fava bean bruschetta, fava beans, bruschetta antipasto, bruschetta, pancettaComment
Creamy Artichoke & Potato Soup - Vellutata di Carciofi e Patate
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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antipasto, comfort food, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, fall recipes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, healthy recipes, Italian cooking, Italian dinner, Italian food, Italian lunch, light dishes, quick and easy recipes, recipes, ricette italiane, Rustic Italian cooking, soup recipes, side dishes, wintertime recipesLonielle De Havenvellutata, creamed soup recipe, creamed soup recipes, creamed vegetable soup, artichokes, potatoes, leeks, soups, soup recipes, winter recipes, creamy vegetable soupComment
Italian Style Goulash
Italian Style Goulash

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

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comfort food, cooking, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, fall recipes, healthy recipes, Italian dinner, Italian food, Italian lunch, Italian pasta recipes, ricette italiane, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, side dishes, soup recipesLonielle De Havengoulash, italian goulash, pasta, san marzano, san marzano tomatoes, italian sausage, Italian tomato sauce, rustic dishes, rustic recipes, comforting recipesComment
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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Antipasto, crostini, comfort food, fall recipes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian food, Italian lunch, light dishes, picnic recpies, quick and easy recipes, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, salad recipes, side dishes, summer recipesLonielle De Havenchicken, chicken salad, pecans, cranberries, salads Comments
Bell Pepper and Corn Summer Salad or Salsa
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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antipasto, appetizers, Bruschetta recipes, crostini, easy appetizers, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian food, picnic recpies, quick and easy recipes, recipes, salad recipes, side dishes, summer recipes, vegetarian recipes, vegetarian italian foodLonielle De Havenbell peppers, basil, cucumbers, corn, chives, olive oil, salsa, salad recipes, salads, healthy salads, healthy meals Comments
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
Peach Bellini from Harry's Bar in Venice
Peach Bellini from Harry's Bar in Venice

The Peach Bellini Cocktail was invented in 1948 by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry's Bar in Venice…

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appetizers, Classic Italian recipes, cocktails, easy cocktails, Easy Italian recipes, Experiences, Italian cocktail recipes, italian drink recipes, Italy, Italian recipes, ricette italiane, recipes, summer recipes, Summertime cocktailsLonielle De Havenpeach bellini, white peach bellini, Harry's bar bellini, harry's bar cocktail, peach cocktails, prosecco cocktails, peach prosecco bellini, peaches Comments