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Linguine al Pesto
The origins of pesto genovese go way back in time, to Genova, in the Ligurian region of Italy. The word pesto comes from the verb "pestare" which loosely translated, means to crush. Traditionally, pesto genovese would be made with the mortar and pestle. You would grind the ingredients until they reached the consistency of a paste. While that method is surely tasty, and much more romantic, in my household convenience wins over on this one. The food processor is a pesto making champion. I can not stress enough the superiority of homemade pesto over anything you will buy in a store. Envelopes or jars? Yuck!!! Refrigerator section of Trader Joe's? Still not quite there. There is no substitute for making it fresh
Zuppetta Fredda
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This cool, refreshing and revitalizing soup is ideal when it’s 104° out and sloth has completely overtaken control of limbs. Do what you must to drag yourself to the kitchen and assemble:
Griddle Fried Eggs with Basil & Red Onion
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Prepare your favorite toast and you are in for a treat! Enjoy with Love, Catherine
Pasta Caprese
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Light and easy, this pasta salad makes a wonderful addition to any meal. Featuring tomatoes marinated in olive oil and lemon and tossed with colorful rotini and mozzarella.
Orecchiette con cime di rape
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Orecchiette con cime di rape is the signature dish of the Puglia region of southern Italy. Orecchiette literally translates as "little ears". They look like little bowl shaped discs that are ideal for catching the wonderful sauce they are to be tossed wit…
Salade Mechouia
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
I was actually born in Tunisia and thanks to such my Mother learned how to cook quite a few amazing dishes from Tunisia. I left Tunisia when I was about 2 years old so never really had any recollections. Salade Mechouia is a favorite during the summer mon…
Insalata Di Ceci - Corsican Chickpea Salad
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
If you like chick peas you'll love this salad. It takes no time to make and waits nicely on the counter until your ready to use it.
Friday Night Pizza!
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a simple, inexpensive way to begin your weekend with a pizza that tastes gourmet and is quite sure to please! Enjoy!
Tortilla Pizza Wrap
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Healthy, Quick & Easy Original Recipe! Check on our website for more recipes.
Boneless Chicken Breast with Artichoke & Basil Topping
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This dish is simple and so elegant in taste it will make any meal seem special. Enjoy!
Chicken Spaghettini with Fried Capers
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Yummy!!This is one of my kids favorites.
Mozzarella in a Carriage
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Try this basic fried mozarella i learned from watching Mario Batali. A good pair for pasta or can be eaten alone with some marinara dip or any tomato sauce dip of your choice....
Pistachio Beet Salad
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
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Beet salad with pistachios, parsley, shallots and red wine vinaigrette.
Rainbow Veggie Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Dressing
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
My 5-year old daughter visited an urban farm a few months ago. While there she tasted some new (to her) veggies including kale and beets (which I'm also sure she would have hated if I put them in front of her :) Since then she has, off and on, mentioned t…
Ragu alla Bolognese
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| Prep Time: | 0 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 110 Minutes |
This is the traditional way to make bolognese....direct from Emilia-Romagna region, where Bologna is located. In Bologna they will scoff at the use of any other pasta but tagliatelle or parpadelle.
Crostini
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Thinly sliced bread painted with olive oil, sprinkled with herbs, garlic powder and salt. Dried herbs can be used in place of fresh.
Minestrone Soup
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
This recipe for minestrone soup comes from both my side of the family as well as my husband's side. It is a simple easy soup that I like to prepare because it involves simple everyday ingredients. It is so flexible that if you want to bulk it up you can…
Shrimp Artichoke Pasta Marinara
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Shrimp, artichoke & pasta in a red sauce. Delicious and filling, with a side of grilled mozzarella sandwich. Note* Your seafood department usually has large steamed cocktail shrimp. These are perfect to use, because they are not overcooked and all yo…
Chimichurri sauce, choripan
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Chimichurri is the quintessential Argentinean condiment and/or marinade. It can be used as a marinade for a succulent steak, or more simply in the form of churripan. Churripan is everything street food is supposed to be- fast, delicious, and genuine. With…
Pollo al mattone
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I love to barbecue, it’s my American side claiming its culinary rights. Whenever I fire the coals and host a backyard cookout, I like to throw a lot on the grill, so besides the classic burgers and franks I usually fuse in some Italian grigliata mista (…
Penne with broccoli, garlic, and pine nuts
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
The title of this dish may be long but it is extremely quick and easy to make. It is a healthy dish that even your kids will love. You can also add grilled chicken.
Fiesta Veggies Fruits & Pastas
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Balance is achieved in this meal. Citrus fruits, thinly sliced veggies and mixed pastas. It is fun to serve and your family will really enjoy it, too.
Summer Tomato and Bell Pepper Soup
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
Here’s a soup so tangy and packed with flavor, I refused to share it with anyone… not even MG. In fact, I went out of my way to call him up after I polished off my first bowl to say, “I made an amazing soup tonight… and guess what? You’re not ge…
Tagliatelle Ubriacona
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| Prep Time: | 45 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
An amazing creation from my favorite restaurant in Florence, Italy. Ubriacona (means drunkard in Italian) you can substitute the tagliatelle with anything really even risotto....sooooo good!!
Aromatic soup of chickpeas and octopus
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 100 Minutes |
Chickpeas with fried octopus.
