Ribollita Tuscan Soup Will Bowl You Over
Dried beans are an excellent source of potassium. And cannellini beans top the list. Check out what Facty.com says, “White beans are not only one of …
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Classic Macaroni Salad
Do you ever wake up in the morning and wonder, “Where did I put X?” You look everywhere you think you might have left it and …
Flashback Friday
Walking through shopping malls can wake up our sense of smell. The deep aroma of coffee, or perhaps a charred hamburger scent reaches you as you …
Tomato Tomaaato Basil Pasta Salad
This spring I planted Roma tomatoes in the garden. In years past I’ve focused on San Marzonos for the purpose of pasta sauce makings at the …
Eggs-traordinary Vegetable Frittata
When you look at a small frittata do you think of it as an open-face omelette? Well, maybe that’s just me, and it does depend on …
Whip It, Whip It Good – Ricotta Honey Ice Cream
What’s your sweet tooth kryptonite (weakness)? Mine is cookies, but I know many people who claim ice cream is their dessert of choice. Whatever your favorite …
Easy Peasy Toasted Roasted Vegetables
Roasted vegetables are so easy to make, no recipe is required! Choose your favorites, or be bold and add a few you haven’t tried before – …
Porchetta – I Wish I Made A Butterfly (Italian pork roast)
We’ve been home from our trip to Italy for a few weeks now but I’m already craving a few foods. One is Italian style pork roast …
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Bread Pudding – It’s Not Just For Dessert
When I think of bread pudding, the first thing that comes to mind is day-old bread soaked in egg and topped with a delicious whiskey sauce …
Take Five Italian Minutes (Cinque Minuti) For Five Favorites
Beautiful flowers pave the way for May, along with budding trees and bushes, grasses and yes, weeds. We embrace the change of seasons as it signals …
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Taco Tuesday Times Three
Returning from an extended international vacation a few days ago didn’t give me much time to whip up a recipe for today’s post, so I’m recycling …
The Trip Home – We Can Do This!
As in any vacation or adventure, a traveler looks forward to returning to the comforts of home, even if only to sleep in your own bed, …