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Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce

Published in Main Dish, Recipes, Vegetarian on May 15, 2012

PrintVegetarian Spaghetti Sauce This versatile marinara sauce tastes great and can be used for many dishes. Ingredients1 medium bunch celery (10-12stalks) 1 medium white or yellow onion 3-4 cloves fresh garlic 3 T. olive oil 2 28-oz. cans tomato puree 1 28-oz, can crushed tomatoes with basil 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley 1 T. ready-to-use […]

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Sausage and Peppers

Published in Main Dish, Pork, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintSausage and Peppers Another Italian staple… if you don’t have the time to finish the recipe in a crock pot, be sure you use a pan that is large enough to hold all of the ingredients. After the onions, garlic, and green pepper are cooked, add the sausage, tomatoes and oregano to the pan and […]

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Stuffed Pasta Shells

Published in Main Dish, Recipes, Vegetarian on May 15, 2012

PrintStuffed Pasta Shells This is a dish that my family enjoys. The same filling can also be used for manicotti shells if you want to change the presentation. If you don’t have time to make marinara sauce from scratch, use your favorite store brand. I encourage you to try my spaghetti sauce recipes — you […]

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Baked Ziti and Sausage

Published in Main Dish, Pork, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintBaked Ziti and Sausage Serving Size: serves 12-16 An easy to make Italian classic.Ingredients1 lb. uncooked ziti 1 lb. loose Italian sausage 1c. chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, 28 oz + 15 oz spaghetti sauce 1 can diced tomatoes undrained 2 15 oz cans ricotta 2 eggs 1 T Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp black pepper […]

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Sugar Free Cream Puffs

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintSugar Free Cream Puffs I’ve wanted to develop some recipes that allow my family (and diabetic friends) to indulge a little without really cheating. I come from an Italian family, so I’ve always made this recipe with ricotta cheese. I’ve swapped out the powdered sugar for stevia. There is still a small amount of sugar […]

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Pizzelles

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintPizzelles Yield: 5 dozen cookies Here is another traditional Italian dessert. My mom used to make several batches of these each year around the holidays. I still remember her original pizzelle iron — it lasted about 20 years (maybe more). It has since been replaced with a non-stick version, which makes the process much easier. […]

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Adam’s Favorite Biscotti

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 14, 2012

PrintAdam’s Favorite Biscotti Yield: 2 dozen Ingredients1 cup slivered almonds 2 cups flour (approximately) 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. fresh grated orange zest 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup canola or safflower oil 1 tsp. vanilla extractInstructionsCombine all dry ingredients and slivered almonds into […]

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Chicken Marsala

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Recipes on May 14, 2012

PrintChicken Marsala Serving Size: Serves 4. Quick and easy, and a very romantic dinner too! This dish can also be made with veal. Ingredients4 ea. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ¼ to ½ inch thickness ¼ c. olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped ½ tsp. oregano sea salt and pepper to taste 2 […]

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Calzone

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Pork, Recipes on May 2, 2012

PrintCalzone Yield: Serves 10-12 Unlike the individual servings you’ve probably seen at your local Italian restaurant, this is my great-grandmother’s version of a shepherd’s pie. She was from Northern Italy, and my grandmother used to talk about all the things she did in Italy as a child before she came to the U.S. This recipe […]

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Bruschetta Cups

Published in Appetizers, Recipes on May 2, 2012

PrintBruschetta Cups Yield: Makes 24 appetizers Ingredients24 wonton wrappers olive oil 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 clove garlic, minced 2 roma tomatoes, diced 2 green onions, sliced 4-6 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley salt and pepper to tasteInstructionsBrush cups of a mini-muffin pan with olive oil. Place wonton wrappers in […]

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