Appetizers

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Mussels Marinara (Zuppa Di Cozze)

Zuppa di Cozze (aka mussels marinara in most Italian American restaurants), is mussels in a light tomato sauce. It is a dish that I love to make at home because...

Mussels Marinara (Zuppa Di Cozze)

Zuppa di Cozze (aka mussels marinara in most Italian American restaurants), is mussels in a light tomato sauce. It is a dish that I love to make at home because...

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Cubanelle Peppers in Tomato Sauce

Easy side dish….no problem these cubanelle peppers stewed with onions and tomatoes are delicious!  I served them alongside chicken cutlets and salad and it made for an amazing meal.  Cubanelle...

Cubanelle Peppers in Tomato Sauce

Easy side dish….no problem these cubanelle peppers stewed with onions and tomatoes are delicious!  I served them alongside chicken cutlets and salad and it made for an amazing meal.  Cubanelle...

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Grilled Pickled Eggplant

Grilled pickled eggplant is such a delicious recipe. Since I was a kid I have loved eggplant and I am always looking for new ways to make it. This recipe...

Grilled Pickled Eggplant

Grilled pickled eggplant is such a delicious recipe. Since I was a kid I have loved eggplant and I am always looking for new ways to make it. This recipe...

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Hummus with Fresh Lemon and Basil

Hummus (Serves 8) Delicious and easy Lemon Basil Hummus is an easy recipe that I make and have on hand all the time. I use it instead of mayo on sandwiches...

Hummus with Fresh Lemon and Basil

Hummus (Serves 8) Delicious and easy Lemon Basil Hummus is an easy recipe that I make and have on hand all the time. I use it instead of mayo on sandwiches...

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Stromboli with Italian Meats

Stromboli (Makes 3 Loaves) Stromboli are stuffed Italian breads.  Growing up our family called this ReRe’s Breads.  ReRe was my late great aunt Marie, and these breads were her specialty.  One...

Stromboli with Italian Meats

Stromboli (Makes 3 Loaves) Stromboli are stuffed Italian breads.  Growing up our family called this ReRe’s Breads.  ReRe was my late great aunt Marie, and these breads were her specialty.  One...

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Pesto with Penne

Pesto (Serves 6) Basil pesto for me is a recipe that screams warm weather.  I always make this in a large amount and have it on hand in my refrigerator.  I...

Pesto with Penne

Pesto (Serves 6) Basil pesto for me is a recipe that screams warm weather.  I always make this in a large amount and have it on hand in my refrigerator.  I...