Recipes

Crunchy Green Bean & Sweet Tomato Salad

Crunchy Green Bean & Sweet Tomato Salad

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

This simple salad takes advantage of late summer vegetables. It is fresh, satisfying, and delicious.

Bunny's Fancy Figs with a wine drizzle

Bunny's Fancy Figs with a wine drizzle

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

These lovely and delicious fresh figs are filled with a small ball of fresh mozzarella and wrapped in a thin slice of prosciutto. They are then baked in an oven for a few minutes until golden and bubbly. After they are removed from the oven I drizzle a…

No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls

No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Do you have 12 minutes today? Yes? Okay go sneak into the kitchen and make this real quick. I came across five different recipes of peanut butter balls yesterday and instead of choosing just one, I combined a couple to make one that suited my taste.…

Rice Balls

Rice Balls

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Adapted from The Taste of Italy by Frederic Lebain & Jean Paul Paireault. These are a really big hit whenever I serve them. I hope you all enjoy them as much! Cook and Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Fettuccine with Tomato, Basil, and Fresh Mozzarella

Fettuccine with Tomato, Basil, and Fresh Mozzarella

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

This fresh and simple pasta dish is perfect for a summer picnic or a light weekday lunch. Fresh ingredients are key, so make sure you stop by the market and find the best tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella you can. You will not believe how quick and delici…

Bow tie pasta with red peppers and smoked mozzarella

Bow tie pasta with red peppers and smoked mozzarella

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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

A lovely and colorful pasta dish made with bow-tie pasta (farfalle), sweet red peppers, mozzarella and fresh basil.

Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Mozzarella and Pesto

Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Mozzarella and Pesto

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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

With only four ingredients and just 15 minutes of hands-on cooking time, this chicken dish couldn't be simpler or more delicious. The balsamic marinade keeps the chicken so juicy, and stretchy mozzarella cheese and earthy pesto complement the balsamic red…

Mozzarella-Baked Gnocchi

Mozzarella-Baked Gnocchi

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

In this delicious family favorite, gnocchi is combined with a flavorful tomato sauce and topped with a layer of fresh mozzarella cheese. The soft potato dumplings and blistered cheese are the perfect combination. You could add Italian sausage if you want,…

Spaghetti and Meat Balls

Spaghetti and Meat Balls

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

I was bored one day I was on vacation and decided I had to cook.

Grilled Mozzarella and Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Bacon

Grilled Mozzarella and Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Bacon

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

The classic grilled cheese gets a facelift with shredded mozzarella, goat cheese, a pinch of mustard, and crisp, salty bacon. I had something similar at a great wine bar in Hell's Kitchen and couldn't sleep until I recreated it.

Pasta Caprese

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.

Baked Gnocchi with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Baked Gnocchi with Zucchini and Tomatoes

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes

My Grandma's Italian zucchini recipe baked to perfection with tender, potato gnocchi and fresh mozzarella cheese. It's warm and hearty, yet still healthy and flavorful. It's a family favorite that everyone will enjoy!

Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

A light, fragile, melt-in-your mouth cookie. Great for all occasions. We made these in Pastry class. Be sure to keep your hands wet when you roll the cookies into balls, otherwise it sticks all over your fingers. Fun to prepare.

Neapolitan deep-fried calzones

Neapolitan deep-fried calzones

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Prep Time: 100 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Pizza fritta (deep-fried pizza) is a traditional Neapolitan street food made with pizza dough and stuffed with ricotta, salami, smoked mozzarella and provolone cheese. Makes a great appetizer, side dish, or even a main course served with a green salad.

Sweet and Sour Meat Balls

Sweet and Sour Meat Balls

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 90 Minutes

My mother always made this. I don't know where she got it. Every time I serve this or bring it to a party, it gets rave reviews.

Italian Bake Pizza

Italian Bake Pizza

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

This is a great dish for everyone. Who doesn't love pizza ... especially pizza that is HEALTHY? You can make this dish fancy by pairing it with a Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad, and a glass of wine ... or just a simple side salad or a side dish of your…

Mozzarella in a Carriage

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....

Glazed Sausage and Ham Balls

Glazed Sausage and Ham Balls

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Short on time and big on flavor, these are served at our annual harvest party and there's never any leftover!

Mom's Italian Goulash

Mom's Italian Goulash

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

This is similar to the goulash my mom made for us when I was a child. It's loosely based on the original Hungarian version. I make this for my family and it's a crowd pleaser. It feeds a crowd too. I've added the shredded mozzarella & pecorino romano to t…

Grilled Stuffed Bell Peppers

Grilled Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

These are simple to make and delicious to serve as an appetizer or light meal with a salad. Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine

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