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Zuppetta Fredda
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Broiled Yellow Snapper with sunflower sprouts
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
I realize that many people feel a little grossed out when they see a fish with its head on. Some of us actually enjoy eating part of it, but even if you do not, cook it with its head on as it helps keeping the moisture of the fish.
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
Linguine al Pesto
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
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. Y…
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 |
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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!
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…
Tuna Noodle Salad
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This dish has been with me many years. I came up with it when I was on Weight Watchers diet plan years ago. It was good because 1, I love tuna and 2, when dieting, I only ate little and this is very filling. And one fixing of this will give you a few meal…
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…
Daddy's Cole Slaw
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
This is as close to my Daddy's recipe as I could get. It tastes divine!
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!!
Tomato Vegetable Soup
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
For a 5 year old a mystery is magic! That is how it was for me that beautiful sunny morning when my parents woke me from my sleep and announced that something was waiting for me and all I had to do was to find what was hidden somewhere in the house, What…
Aromatic soup of chickpeas and octopus
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 100 Minutes |
Chickpeas with fried octopus.

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