Recipes, Stories & Random Reviews

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What’s my deal? My passion is to cook, entertain and create. I believe a home-cooked meal with friends is one of life’s greatest joys and luxuries. I think anyone with a little inspiration and effort can enjoy cooking for themselves. I also enjoy the challenge of making cooking for one = cooking for fun. Join me. Andiamo!

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Quick Cuisine: Avgolemono (Chicken + Orzo Soup)

Here’s a fun way to use up that rotisserie chicken! Avgolemono is a bright and happy soup to comfort you any day of the week. Enjoy!

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Aperitivo Inspired: Cheese Straws

A fun use of everything bagel seasoning: cheese straws! Pair with prosecco and good company.

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Sesame Ginger Stir Fry: Solution for #Saddesklunch:

Solution for a sad desk lunch - make your own bento box with this tasty stir fry! Ginger, sesame and white pepper take this to another level. So good.

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Quick Cuisine: Green Curry Sauce (for beginners)

Want to try Green Curry but afraid of the heat? Try this sauce to start! Savory, sweet and only the slightest hint of heat. Delish.

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Quick Cuisine: Summer Beet Salad

Too hot to cook? Construct instead! Ricotta, beets, pinenuts and a touch of pesto make for an easy light summer meal. Stay cool!

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Kid-approved Sauce! (sugo al pancetta)

Simple, savory and kid-approved! Here’s a fun sauce featuring pancetta. Yum!

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Quick Cuisine: Rustico Pugliese (Puff Pastry Pie)

Feeding a crowd? Rustico is a delicious and quick savory pie that makes it a favorite for kids and adults alike!

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Double Duty: Spinach & Cream Cheese Filling

This filling is not only tasty but multi-functional and stretches what you have. It pairs well for appetizers, quiche, pasta and chicken. What will you make with it?

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Holiday 2022: Mini Pecan Pies

Mini pecan pies are fun, pre-portioned and a tasty way to end your holiday meal. And simple! Give this version a try.

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Budget Basics: Easy Lentils

Meal prepping for the week? Add some lentils to the mix! Easy, budget friendly and very healthy. Enjoy!

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Semi-Homemade: Polpette al Sugo Piccante (Meatballs in Spicy Sauce)

Craving some comfort food? Meatballs in this spicy & savory sauce should do the trick! Pasta optional ;)

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Quick Cuisine: Ginger Zucchini Soup

Feeling under the weather? This quick soup can help! Ginger and white pepper provide the heat to this soothing broth.

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Summer Vibes: Crema di Zucchini (Pasta with Zucchini Sauce)

Summertime means zucchini everywhere! Here’s a fun take on pasta that will even have the kids asking for seconds. Vegetarian and lactose free options included! :)