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Spinach Gnudi

Gnudi, a delightful dish I made one time many years ago, and then completely forgot about until recently…

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Italian Pastry - Zeppole di San Giuseppe

Zeppole di San Giuseppe are one of the tastiest Italian sweets around! They’re typical of the month of March when the Italians celebrate Father's Day on the 19th.

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Tuscan Ribollita Soup - Recipe & Experience

Ribollita which means reboiled in Italian is a traditional Tuscan soup made with vegetables, beans and bread. It is the perfect example of the way the Italians..

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Prosciutto Stuzzichini

I have been so inspired lately to cook that I can hardly keep up with what all I’ve made and photographed…

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Sugo Rosso (Red Sauce) with Ricotta Cheese

It’s hard to not make this dish my new favorite because it is down. right. mouthwatering...not to mention gorgeous!

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Creamy Lentil Vegetable Soup - Vellutata di Lenticchie e Verdure

If you are looking for an unbelievably delicious, healthy and hearty soup to make this winter than this is it! I made this recipe for New Years Eve to celebrate like the Italians do…sort of :)

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Elegant Orange And Fennel Salad

I couldn’t let another winter go by without making this classic Italian orange and fennel salad for you

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Baci di Dama Biscotti - Italian Lady’s Kisses Cookies (GF option)

Years ago when I owned an Italian coffee shop these Baci di Dama cookies were one of the staples in our dessert case…

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Italian Vin Santo Rings - Ciambelline al Vin Santo

These delicately flavored cookies are as Italian as they get. They aren’t overly sweet which makes them perfect…

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Homemade Pumpkin Gnocchi With Two Tasty Sauces (dairy & gluten free option too:)

When I came across the wild looking deep ocean green Italian pumpkin named Marina di Chioggia, I knew I had to have it!

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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 (recipe & story)

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

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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Zucchini Lasagna - Lasagne di Zucchine

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

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Simple and Delicious Italian Tomato Sauce - Sugo Rosso

This easy and delicious Italian tomato sauce will be your new favorite recipe!

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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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Italian Panna Cotta with Cherries

Panna Cotta, which means “cooked cream” in Italian is quite a famous dessert and yet it has only been around in Italian cookbooks since the 1960’s

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Pasta e Fagioli - Italian Pasta & Bean Soup

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