Category Archives: Italian Flavours

Pizza w/ Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Red Onion

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jennifer

I am not kidding: This may be the best pizza I have ever made. Do not fear Brussels sprouts on this– they are undetectable, in fact none of the ingredients draws attention rather, they all work harmoniously together. I use a very … Continue reading →

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3 Ingredient (sublime) Tomato Sauce

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Jennifer

This sauce is ridiculously simple– just 3 ingredients– and because it is made of so few ingredients, it is utterly imperative that the ingredients be fabulous. Continue reading →

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Artichoke, Pancetta and Lemon Pasta

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Jennifer

I may sound like a broken record, but this recipe is not only delicious, it’s healthy, too. It was a family pleaser last night (EXCEPT FOR MY FINICKY 13 YEAR OLD: I WON’T NAME ANY NAMES BUT YOU KNOW WHO … Continue reading →

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Creamy Tomato Pasta Salad

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Jennifer

Inspired by salad caprese– a pasta salad for tomato sauce lovers.1 pound penne, macaroni or farfalle pasta1 and 1/2 cups simple tomato sauce (homemade is best, or good quality store bought)1/2 cup mayonnaise (regular or reduced fat)1 bunch basil, chopped4 … Continue reading →

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Baked Caprese

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Jennifer

I watched Giada’s cooking show for the first time this weekend. It’s hard not to hate that woman; gorgeous, skinny, ultra straight, white teeth and she seems to actually EAT. I much prefer Ina. But, at least in the episode … Continue reading →

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Pizza Party Bread

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Jennifer

This is such a fun party food! And it is really good, too– so good, in fact, that my family ate it last night before I could take a picture to share with you. Sorry. It’s also a very versatile … Continue reading →

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Nonna’s Braciola (Beef Olives)

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Jennifer

  This is exactly what my Italian Nonna would have made, had I had one. It is so very old school and lovely a dish to prepare on a chilly evening. You can make it ahead up until the baking time … Continue reading →

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Simply Pasta

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Jennifer

Yesterday the container holding our worldly goods arrived from England. Furniture, bikes, small appliances and 365 boxes (not kidding) were carted into our modest house and piled, teetering one on top of the other. The house was a maze of … Continue reading →

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Autumn Sauce

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Jennifer

We are still getting fantastic tomatoes, and probably will for a few weeks yet. I was staring down a pound of very ripe, red beauties that sat warming themselves on my sunny windowsill. My husband loves pasta, me… not so much. … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Fresh Artichokes and Prosciutto

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Jennifer

My sister’s best friend from college was coming to visit me for lunch. We had not seen each other in thirty years, but I remembered him as very sweet. I also knew that he is a man of impecable taste, … Continue reading →

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