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Mixed Mushroom Risotto
I remember going mushroom picking with my father and uncle. We would walk for klms and klms, just to find some mushrooms. My father became a scout touching the ground, smelling the soil then walking...
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Grilled Salmon Burger
The May long weekend has finally arrived with some hesitation because it usually snows or rains, and is a bit cold, a slight reminder of our climate for those of us who live in the north. People...
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Grilled Asparagus Risotto
Barbecue season is here, can you tell? I made asparagus risotto many many times in Italy, but I never thought about grilling the asparagus on the barbecue. Until my husband came in the picture…he is a...
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Meatballs
If you love meat balls, then this recipe is for you. In our home growing up, my parents would be making all kinds of tomato sauces or sugo, as we call it in Italian. Variations like a straight tomato...
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Penne with Zucchini, blossoms and Pesto
Please don’t tell me you’re getting tired of recipes featuring zucchini. Not yet, we still have some more to post . Maybe your backyard or fridge is overflowing with zucchini too, so our recipes might...
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Mushroom Risotto Arancini
Imagine this, warm crispy texture of egg and breadcrumb coating, not just breadcrumbs, but a compilation of herbs, spices and parmigiano reggiano. Then into a moist flavorful starch of mushroom...
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Fusilli with roasted beets and tomatoes
I think that beets are one of the most underrated vegetables. I grew up with them and would have to say it was not my most favorite and probably ended up in some of our house plant pots. But as time...
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Italian-style Shepherd’s Pie
I woke this morning to a feeling of being in a meat locker. The morning temperatures have taken a dive. Gotta get to the thermostat to ignite the furnace. Winter is just around the corner...
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Romanesco Broccoli Soup with Blue Cheese and Chives
Nicoletta was always disappointed in not finding a broccoli that she really enjoyed in Italy. She would always say that if you ever tasted the “broccolo romanesco” you would know why she loved it so...
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Delicata Squash Risotto
We are on a bus going north in Italy, bus traveling along winding roads, views of breathtaking seaside cities and towns. It is our second home Italy and always a pleasure and a beautiful experience....
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Baked “Conchiglioni” with Provola, Ricotta and Spinach
It’s Sunday, at lunch time. The house is filling with chats, laughter, clinging, banging. It is a modest apartment in Rome, old furniture standing still, familiar faces bustling around, every gesture...
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Parmigiana di Zucchine (Zucchini Parmigiana)
You all know the more famous Eggplant Parmigiana. This version uses zucchini, layered with mozzarella, ricotta and parmigiano in a tomato sauce, for an equally delighful, light and complete vegetarian...
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Baked Parmigiano and Herb Potato Noodles
It seems like a plate of spaghetti with parmigiano sprinkled on top, but instead, it is a nutritious, fun and tasty side dish. A Baked Parmigiano and Herb Potato Noodles. This day and age we are...
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Farro Fusilli with Broccoli & The World Has Been Shaken Again
A plate of Pasta for me is Home. And this simple, tasty and nutritious pasta: Farro Fusilli with Broccoli, is my kind of comfort food. I needed to take a little break from the blog, from writing my...
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Penne Pasta with Asparagus and Mushroom
I don’t think there is a day that I wouldn’t love a plate of Penne Pasta. Today, with some nice vegetables like Asparagus and Mushrooms, perfect for spring. Being Italian, pasta is a very important...
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Potato and Spinach Gateau (Gattò di patate)
Potato Gateau is a French savory potato cake re-adapted to the Italian cuisine, and mostly known around the area of Naples as “Gattò”. Made of mashed potatoes, egg, parmigiano and with a filling of...
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Tuna stuffed sweet peppers #greatbloggerBBQ
With the unofficial start of summer next week, it’s almost barbecue season! In celebration, I’ve teamed up with several talented fellow bloggers to bring you 50 recipe ideas for a smashing summer...
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Asparagus Potato Skillet Frittata
A skillet frittata with seasonal asparagus, potatoes and onions, all organic ingredients bought locally. A meal great for those summer lunches. Frittata was not a favorite of mine when I was young, but...
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Spinach Pesto
In this Spinach Pesto, distinct earthy flavors of the spinach combined with the pungent nature of the grana padano cheese, the sweetness of the pine nuts, and the unmistakable garlic essence,...
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Carbonara, a Classic Roman Pasta
Carbonara, a classic Roman dish, widely known and appreciated. A simple yet super tasty pasta, creamy without the use of cream, with just 4 ingredients: guanciale, eggs, parmigiano/pecorino and black...
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