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Beyond Decadent, Skinny Lasagna AlfredoGet ready to “wow” your family and friends with this out of this world dish! No one will ever guess it’s low in calories. I’m already thinking this recipe will be on my top 10 favorites for 2012. My husband and I ended up eating it 3 days in a row. I made it skinny by using whole grain lasagna noodles, delicious store bought light… |
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Easy Risotto & Gourmet MushroomsRisotto scares too many cooks. It's really a simple dish, though not commonly served at the American dinner table - unless you have some (usually Northern) Italian blood in your family. When done with care, risotto can be a sublime accompaniment to all types of dishes. In fact, you can add all types of things to a risotto to… |
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Easy and Low Calorie, Italian Chopped Salad Stuffed Shells AppetizerThis tasty and colorful low calorie appetizer consists of a simple to make Italian chopped salad mounded into cooked pasta shells. You can prep everything the night before and then added the dressing and stuff the shells an hour before your guests… |
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PASTRY CREAM custardItalian 'Crema Pasticcera'...or as the French call ‘la Crème pâtissière’ The use of WHOLE eggs and starch is required in order to achieve a thicker cream. NOTE: It’s always best to prepare this cream the day before. This version was initiated by my Mom and I’ve pushed the recipe a little further with time ;o) For a dedicated… |
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basic CUSTARD...aka crème anglaise (Vanilla custard)A custard that develops into a thinner, velvety, smooth cream. It can stand alone as a classic spooned (cold/warm) dessert or used to accentuate one. This cream needs only egg yolks and starch is not required. Adapted from the book: ‘Larousse- Best Desserts ever’ For a dedicated post...refer to:… |
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Grandmother’s Handkerchief & Sausage Soup (Fazzoletto di nonna e la zuppa di salsiccia)A friend of mines mom was making pasta sheets, which I thought was to be for ravioli or manicotti crepes. Turns out she was making something I never heard of "grandmother's handkerchief". I decided to combine this with a soup recipe. Enjoy!! |
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Skinny Bolognese, Amazingly Rich, Very Filling, Served Over Nutritious Spaghetti SquashEverybody needs a good recipe for Bolognese and this sauce is really fabulous. My recipe is skinnier and healthier than most due to using ground turkey and draining the fat after browning. In addition, I’m adding a medley of pureed vegetables and… |
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So Simple to Make, Skinny Chicken ParmigianaLook on the menu of almost any Italian restaurant and you’ll see this popular dish. We’ve made ours skinny compared to a restaurant recipe by using skinless chicken breast, cooking in a small amount of reduced-fat butter and topping with reduced-fat cheese and just a small amount of Parmesan cheese. One delicious serving has 280… |
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Ya Baby, Skinny Baked Pizza Dip to Enjoy All Football Season LongWarm pizza in a dip? It doesn’t get better than this! Super easy to make and will definitely be the hit of the party. A true crowd-pleaser for kids and grown-ups alike. It’s much skinnier than a regular recipe because I’m using reduced-fat cheeses,… |
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Apple Pecan Raisin spice torte cake {GF option also}Inspired by my Mother-in-law's favourite and super simple apple cake squares. This is a no-fail, foolproof cake which can be made in no time at all. The bonus is that there’s no electric mixer required either. . NON-GLUTEN version: The amount of All-Purpose Flour can also be substituted fully with the exact quantity of Sorghum… |
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PLUM buttermilk torte cake {GF option also}Inspired by the generous plum pickings off my friend's bountiful fruit tree. The essence of lemon and almonds were brought in through premium extracts. The bonus is that there’s no electric mixer required either. . NON-GLUTEN version: The amount of All-Purpose Flour can also be substituted fully with the exact quantity of Sorghum… |
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Ricotta Orange Chocolate torta cake {GF option also}Inspired by a cake Hubby and I had in a 'Pensione' in Sardinia, Italy. This recipe was re-created from just a few memorable bites. . NON-GLUTEN version: The amount of All-Purpose Flour can also be substituted fully with the exact quantity of Sorghum flour. GF baking powder should be used as well. For a dedicated post...refer to:… |
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Tortilla crust Vegetable Ricotta QUICHE {gluten-free}Offerings from a no-dough foundation to a glorious crown of tortilla corn chips. A distinctive quiche to honour the two most influential women in my life. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/09/tortilla-veggie-ricotta-quiche-gluten.html |
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BEETroot Feta Basil Almond PESTO sauceBeat the blues with bright BEET roasted Almond Basil Pesto. Some call this radical. I call it ridiculously delicious. For a dedicated post....refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/09/beetroot-feta-basil-almond-pesto-sauce.html |
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An Italian Favorite, Chicken Cacciatore Made LightHere’s a wonderful recipe you enjoy guilt-free! We’ve simmered chicken thighs in a rich tomatoey sauce loaded with mushrooms, onions and sweet peppers. It seems like boneless, skinless, chicken thighs are very popular to use in healthy recipes these days. Just by removing the skin and sauteing the veggies is a small amount of oil… |
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