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Lillet Blanc Spritz - 2025 Better Homes & Gardens Cocktail of the Summer

This cocktail is perfectly delicious, refreshing, and lovely to look at…

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Homemade Italian Herbal Digestif Liqueur (Digestivo Italiano)

Digestifs (herbal based liqueurs) are not something American’s aren’t very used to having regularly, but…

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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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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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Insalata Verde - Fancy Green Salad

This salad is not only beautiful, it’s to die for delicious! The ingredients….

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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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Herbed Tomato & Zucchini Summer Salad

Salads are a must during summer aren’t they?! Whether we don’t want to cook or we are just craving lighter meals…

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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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Crostini with Tomato Butter

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

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Marinated Olive & Basil Pesto Sauce - and 10 different ways to use it!

Spring…green, green….Spring. And I am so thankful! I am so thankful that the sun is shining more and that the days are getting warmer and longer.

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