Category Archives: Italian

Not Quite Minestrone

Posted on 05/08/2013 by

For those folks who believe that minestrone should be made only with vegetables I suggest you cover your ears and hum. Or if it must have tomato in it. I am. Of course I am also really enjoying what a … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Stuffed with Chicken

Posted on 05/03/2013 by

This is a great use of leftover grilled chicken thighs and takes very little time to make. Use fresh, firm medium sized eggplant for this. Stuffed Eggplant with Cheese and Chicken 2 grilled chicken thighs chopped into small dice (about … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Sandwiches

Posted on 05/01/2013 by

These started out as stuffed eggplant rolls, but the grilling process did not make the eggplant roll up well. Oh well sandwiches worked even better. To jazz this up even more layers of grilled red bell pepper could be alternated … Continue reading →

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Vanishing Biscotti

Posted on 04/20/2013 by

The first rule of food blogging: Remember to snap a picture of whatever you’ll be writing about. Never, for instance, bake cookies for a coworker and take them off to work without first artfully displaying them or at least snapping … Continue reading →

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Potatoes, Tomatoes and Capers Oh My

Posted on 04/15/2013 by

This is a perfect side for any roast or grilled meat. Although fresh tomatoes are preferred, a 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes can be substituted if necessary. Greek Roasted Potato Wedges 1 large onion chopped fine 4 cloves garlic minced … Continue reading →

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Chicken Madeira

Posted on 04/12/2013 by

Many people confuse this dish with chicken marsala and there are some similarities. The main difference, aside from the wine used, is that instead of being breaded the meat is left to its own devices. Also this sauce and preparation … Continue reading →

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Sausage and Grapes

Posted on 04/08/2013 by

Here is a really easy and quick meal. It can be served with pasta, rice or polenta. There can be a mixture of different grapes varieties if wanted, but try to use seedless. Sausage and Grapes 4 Italian sausage 2 … Continue reading →

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Wrapped in a Meat Blanket

Posted on 04/06/2013 by

Sometimes a meal just requires prosciutto. This works well as an appetizer or side dish Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus 1 bunch asparagus 1/4 lb thinly sliced prosciutto 1/2 lemon Grated Romano Olive oil Salt/pepper Spread asparagus out in one layer on … Continue reading →

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Pesto Potatoes

Posted on 04/03/2013 by

Want to fancy up those roasted potatoes? Or use up some pesto from last year now that the garden is about to start producing again? Or maybe both? Pesto Coated Oven Roasted Potatoes 2 tbsp pesto 2 lbs potatoes chopped … Continue reading →

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Spinach and Pesto Stuffed Pork Loin

Posted on 04/01/2013 by

This is a simple stuffing that can be fancied up with different mushrooms. Frozen spinach can be used as well. Pork Loin Stuffed with Pesto and Spinach 3-4 lb pork loin 1 bunch spinach washed and roughly chopped 5 baby … Continue reading →

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