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Pesto alla Trapanese

Pesto alla Trapanese is an amazing dish that comes together in minutes.  It is the Sicilian variation to traditional Genovese pesto. It has similar ingredients but swaps almonds for Pignoli...

Pesto alla Trapanese

Pesto alla Trapanese is an amazing dish that comes together in minutes.  It is the Sicilian variation to traditional Genovese pesto. It has similar ingredients but swaps almonds for Pignoli...

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Gnudi

Homemade spinach and ricotta gnudi are a traditional Tuscan dumpling.  Gnudi in Italian means “naked,” and these often referred to as “naked ravioli.” They are even compared to gnocchi. However,...

Gnudi

Homemade spinach and ricotta gnudi are a traditional Tuscan dumpling.  Gnudi in Italian means “naked,” and these often referred to as “naked ravioli.” They are even compared to gnocchi. However,...

Eggplant Stuffed with Spaghetti and Ricotta

Eggplant Stuffed with Spaghetti and Ricotta

  Eggplant Stuffed with Spaghetti and Cheese is my new favorite way to eat eggplant.  This dish is from Messina, Sicily and is called Doppiete di Melanzane.  It is such...

Eggplant Stuffed with Spaghetti and Ricotta

  Eggplant Stuffed with Spaghetti and Cheese is my new favorite way to eat eggplant.  This dish is from Messina, Sicily and is called Doppiete di Melanzane.  It is such...

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Filetto di Pomodoro

Filetto di Pomodoro (Serves 7)  ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Small Onions – Chopped ½ Lb. Prosciutto – Sliced Thin Then Chopped up Fine 3 Whole Tomatoes in...

Filetto di Pomodoro

Filetto di Pomodoro (Serves 7)  ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Small Onions – Chopped ½ Lb. Prosciutto – Sliced Thin Then Chopped up Fine 3 Whole Tomatoes in...

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Cauliflower, Sausage, Raisins in a Light Tomato...

Pasta with Cauliflower, Sausage and Raisins (Serves 5)  5 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive OIl 1 Lb. Cheese & Parsley Sausage (Out of the casing) ⅛ Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes ½...

Cauliflower, Sausage, Raisins in a Light Tomato...

Pasta with Cauliflower, Sausage and Raisins (Serves 5)  5 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive OIl 1 Lb. Cheese & Parsley Sausage (Out of the casing) ⅛ Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes ½...

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Baked Feta with Orzo and Shrimp

Creamy Baked Feta With Orzo and Grilled Shrimp is an easy and delicious meal that you can make any night of the week.  Baked Feta Orzo with Grilled Shrimp (serves...

Baked Feta with Orzo and Shrimp

Creamy Baked Feta With Orzo and Grilled Shrimp is an easy and delicious meal that you can make any night of the week.  Baked Feta Orzo with Grilled Shrimp (serves...