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Roasted Sausage & Peppers
The combination of sausage, peppers and onions is a winning flavor explosion. These independently simple ingredients blend together and the results are simply delicious. Perfect for feeding a crowd too!
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The Best Chicken Parm
I tried Bon Appétit’s Best Chicken Parm recipe and here’s what happened> “Holy F#@*!! THIS IS AMAZING!” And then I couldn’t stop eating.
Best Recipes of 2019
Rigatoni with Sausage & Fennel
Once in a while a recipe comes along that literally quiets a crowd. This recipe does that. I honestly don’t know how it can be that good, but it just is. Rigatoni with Sausage & Fennel is a real deal, show stopper.
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Italian style chicken cutlets
There are a few simple things that you can do to ensure you get a fantastic chicken cutlet every time!
Starters
Antipasti Platters
Antipasti food boards are perfect for entertaining or bringing to a friend’s place- everyone gets to share in small bites of deliciousness.
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Chicken Scarpariello
This spicy, sweet, savory chicken dish can be found on many menus at classic Italian restaurants, but this recipe is so much better than what you would get out.
Sweets
The Perfect Pizzelle
Pizzelles are an classic Italian cookie similar in flavor to a Belgium waffle, but super thin and crispy, and insanely delicious!
Starters
Fried Zucchini Flowers
Nothing quite compares to picking fresh zucchini flowers off the vine, dredging them in flour, frying them and sprinkling with sea salt. It’s a little taste of Italian heaven and one of my all time favorite treats.
Main dish
Italian Stuffed Zucchini
This recipe is loaded with delicious ricotta cheese and as satisfying as lasagna without all the carbs. It’s easy and can be made in advance.
Sauces & Condiments
Fresh Basil Pesto
Basil pesto is incredibly easy to make and delicious! It freezes remarkably well so you can enjoy basil’s herbaceous flavor for months after the summer growing season is done.
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Lasagna or Baked Ziti? The results are in.
Whats the difference between lasagna & baked ziti? Each have similar ingredients but how you make it and the end result are quite different.
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The Gift of the Perfect Meatball Tip
My great-grandma GiGi died when I was quite young but there are things I remember and believe it or not, they have greatly influenced how I cook.