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Summer Tomato and Bell Pepper Soup
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 getting any of it!” I guess that’s a little bit of the “baby brother” coming out of me. I am the youngest of four, after all. Or it could just be that I’m a jerk.
Garden Gazpacho
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
Garden Gazpacho is a perfect meal for warm weather. I decided to make this when the temperature reached 105 and I did not want to turn on my oven or stove to make dinner. It is an extremely refreshing soup that is served chilled.
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:
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.
Feta Chicken Bake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
This is a huge favorite at our house. We make it regularly because everyone loves it.
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…
Grilled Key Lime Mustard Salmon
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| Prep Time: | 35 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Ron and I have been on a bit of a salmon kick the last few weeks. I love grilled salmon and am always trying to find new combinations for the grill. This may seems like an odd combo, but trust me, it is delicious. Neither the mustard or the lime are overp…
Roasted Roots & Greens
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
A wonderful savory side dish that goes well with just about any meat course.
Lavender Scones
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
What a delicious scone recipe. This was my first experience with lavender and I loved it! It originally ask for 1/3 cup of honey which I replaced with Splenda. They come out high, fluffy, moist and so tender. They aren't "sweet" but have a lovely rich fla…
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.
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.
Oven Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
I have evolved my recipe until I think I have achieved perfection. Crispy buffalo-style chicken wings out of the oven with loads of flavour.
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…
Fresh Pear Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
I love fresh salads, but I love salads that include fresh fruit even more. Crisp pears give this salad a fresh taste and crunchy texture. You can whip this salad up in a flash for a simple side dish, or even pair it with some soup and you have an entire…
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.
Sicilian Panelle
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Panelle stands are as popular in Sicily as, hot dog stands, in the US. You can quickly grab a Panini and Panelle as you are walking down the street and hunger pain attacks. But sometimes you will grab a sandwich with panelle just because that’s what you…
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.
Zucchini Salad With Feta & Mint
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
A refreshing salad with feta and mint.
