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Reese's Peanut Butter BiscottiIf you love Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and you happen to have some at home, this is one recipe you must try. I must warn you though, once you take a bite out of one of these biscotti you will be hooked! |
4 votes
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Homemade MarinaraThis is a great marinara recipe made from garden fresh tomatoes. Since I don't have those year around I adapted a recipe found with home preserved tomatoes. This is fast, flavorful and my go to tomato sauce for pasta and mozzarella sticks. |
1 vote
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Beef BracioleThis is one of my sons favorite dishes served with pasta I personally like it served with a side of roasted spaghetti squash. In the recipe I use white wine please don't cringe trust me on this one the sauce is fantastic . |
3 votes
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Broiled Roma TomatoesRoma Tomatoes dipped in melted butter, garlic, and parmesan, and then broiled |
1 vote
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Vegetable LasagnaLasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of ingredients and/or chopping daunt you.(I just consider it my afternoon therapy session.) The veggies are cut in small pieces to layer better between noodles. Sub any combo of veggies preferred… |
2 votes
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Torta Caprese al LimoneSeriously delicious, #decadent and #moist #cake, originally from the island of Capri, full of #lemony flavor. |
2 votes
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Biba's Minestrone SoupBiba Caggiano is a well-known chef and restaurateur in Sacramento. She has also made numerous national tv appearances. Her Minestrone Soup is one of my favorites. It is hearty and favorful and wonderful in the fall and winter seasons. |
2 votes
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Sunday Sugo Rosso (Red Sauce)This recipe is adapted from one in Jeff Smith's book The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Three Ancient Cuisines published in 1989. I modified it a bit to make a richer sauce with more tomato flavor. The original contained much more chicken stock and did not include tomato sauce. I also included some additional spices. I used canned San… |
1 vote
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Elegant Shrimp Scampi Pasta Lightened UpFor a romantic dinner, try this superb shrimp, sauteed in a buttery, garlic and lemon wine sauce. It doesn’t get easier to prepare yet it taste so indulgent. Instead of having to prep the raw shrimp, by deveining and such, I like to use cooked shrimp. It’s so much easier and cooks in minutes! The skinny for each generous serving is… |
3 votes
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Italian style stuffed pork tenderloinThis pork tenderloin in aromatic gravy is full of delicious stuffing, fork tender and melts in your mouth. |
1 vote
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Caprese Pasta SaladEasy summer salad. Great side dish to take to picnics or bbq's. |
6 votes
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LasagnaVery easy to make. Can be done with or without ground beef! |
2 votes
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Chicken CacciatoreCacciatore in cuisine refers to a meal prepared “hunter style” with meat, tomatoes, onions, herbs, wine (and depending on region and availability other vegetables.) Time-saving conveniences like boneless skinless chicken breasts and thighs, presliced mushrooms and onions simplify preparation. While the chicken braises in the tomato… |
2 votes
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Barciole. Italian for "good freaking food"However you want to pronounce it, and I have heard several ways...Bar'cola...Bar'cio...Bar-joel....what ever, it is a good and easy recipe that most make with Flank Steak. I remember growing up that my mother used to use make Flank because it was a cheaper cut of meat. Nowadays, it is one of the pricer. A thin sirloin is a good choice… |
1 vote
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Linguine with Fresh TomatoesSince we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator, the cold ruins their taste and texture. Keep them right on the counter so they'll be sweeter and juicier. |
2 votes
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