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Category Archives: Italian Flavours
White Bean & Tuna Spread
Quick, healthy and deeeeelicious! This makes a nice appetizer or yummy, light lunch. Make it all fancy by laying an arugula leaf after spreading on a Finn Crisp cracker. 1 thick slice red onion, roughly chopped 1 fat garlic clove … Continue reading
Farro, Shiitake and Leeks
I love farro’s texture; chewy like barley but slightly stiffer like brown rice. It is a wonderfully satisfying side or main dish. This version is vegetarian, but can easily be vegan– just eliminate the Parmesan. 1 large leek, timmed of … Continue reading
Stuffed, Braised Artichokes
Fear not, the thorny artichoke! They are intimidating beasts, but can be tamed and worth the effort of doing so. Why I am now writing in Shakespearean style, I know not, but carry on, good man! 3 heavy, Globe artichokes 1/2 … Continue reading
Pizza w/ Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Red Onion
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
Posted in Bread, Brussels Sprouts, Cheese, Italian Flavours, Kid Friendly, Mains, vegetarian
Tagged pizza with brussles sprouts, pizza with pancetta, pizza with pancetta and brussels sprouts, pizza with red onion brussels sprouts pancetta and smoked provolone, pizza with shaved brussels sprouts, pizza with smoke provolone
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3 Ingredient (sublime) Tomato Sauce
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
Artichoke, Pancetta and Lemon Pasta
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
Posted in Artichokes, By Ingredient, Italian Flavours, Mains, Pasta, Recipes, Vegetables
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Creamy Tomato Pasta Salad
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
Posted in By Ingredient, Italian Flavours, Mains, Pasta, Recipes, Sides, Tomatoes, vegetarian
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Baked Caprese
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
Posted in By Ingredient, Cheese, Italian Flavours, Kid Friendly, Mains, Recipes, Sides, Tomatoes, Vegetables, vegetarian
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Pizza Party Bread
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)
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
Posted in Beef, By Ingredient, Italian Flavours, Kid Friendly, Mains, Outside the US, Recipes, Tomatoes
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