Appetizers

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Caponata (Caponatina) Recipe

CAPONATINA (Caponata) is an amazing recipe that you can serve with any antipasto.   Growing up I didn’t know what caponata was. My grandpa made it for me and always called...

Caponata (Caponatina) Recipe

CAPONATINA (Caponata) is an amazing recipe that you can serve with any antipasto.   Growing up I didn’t know what caponata was. My grandpa made it for me and always called...

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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs 

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs  Sauce Ingredients 1/3 cup Olive Oil 9 Garlic Cloves 3 Tomato Cans (Whole Tomatoes Pureed with a hand blender)  15 Basil Leaves 2 Tbsp. Salt 2 Tsp....

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs 

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs  Sauce Ingredients 1/3 cup Olive Oil 9 Garlic Cloves 3 Tomato Cans (Whole Tomatoes Pureed with a hand blender)  15 Basil Leaves 2 Tbsp. Salt 2 Tsp....

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"Italian Inspired" Chili

“Italian Inspired” Chili Serves 7  2 tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Onion- Diced 1 Pepper- Diced 2 Celery Stalks- Diced 2 Carrots- Peeled and Diced 1¼  tsp. Red Pepper Flakes 1.3...

"Italian Inspired" Chili

“Italian Inspired” Chili Serves 7  2 tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Onion- Diced 1 Pepper- Diced 2 Celery Stalks- Diced 2 Carrots- Peeled and Diced 1¼  tsp. Red Pepper Flakes 1.3...

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Eggplant Parmigiana

My Nonna’s Eggplant Parmigiana is one of my favorite and easiest ways to make this dish.   There is a secret ingredient that I bet you would never guess but...

Eggplant Parmigiana

My Nonna’s Eggplant Parmigiana is one of my favorite and easiest ways to make this dish.   There is a secret ingredient that I bet you would never guess but...

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Ciambotta

Ciambotta Recipe Ingredients  (Serves 5) 1 cup Olive Oil 3 Potatoes, peeled and cut in small cubes 1 Medium Onion, chopped 2 Red Peppers, diced  1 Eggplant,  diced.  I leave...

Ciambotta

Ciambotta Recipe Ingredients  (Serves 5) 1 cup Olive Oil 3 Potatoes, peeled and cut in small cubes 1 Medium Onion, chopped 2 Red Peppers, diced  1 Eggplant,  diced.  I leave...

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Eggplant Oreganata

Mini Eggplant Oreganata 1 Dozen Mini Eggplants – Stems removed and cut in half lengthwise 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes 3/4 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil  ¾ tsp. Salt ½ tsp....

Eggplant Oreganata

Mini Eggplant Oreganata 1 Dozen Mini Eggplants – Stems removed and cut in half lengthwise 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes 3/4 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil  ¾ tsp. Salt ½ tsp....