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	Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini) by J. Gino Genovesi There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish and quick and easy to make. Prepare items a head of time. I know your family will like this dish.	3 votes 2 comments 9085 views
	Make Olive Garden’s Delicious Pasta Fagioli at Home by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox You’ll love, love, love this rich and hearty soup! It tastes very similar to the pasta e fagioli at Olive Garden. It’s one of the lowest-fat items on the Olive Garden menu, with 2.5 of fat per serving. Our recipe actually contains more calories than theirs does because we’ve added more beans and veggies. The skinny on 1 cup of…	2 votes 1 review 7 comments 18459 views
	Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan by myra byanka Easy to prepare, lower calorie version of this dish. For maximum tenderness, I recommend brining the breasts in 2 qts. water and 1/2 C table salt for 1 to 1 1/2 hours and rinsing them in cold water for several minutes. Or, take a kitchen mallet or rolling pin and put the whammy on 'em.	2 votes 1 review 4746 views
	Almond Biscotti by Mark Tabak A very traditional recipe from my wifes Italian grandmother.	1 vote 10339 views
	Creamy Tomato Soup Florentine by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox This dreamy tomato soup comes together really quickly. We’ve added some crumbled whole wheat bread to thicken it and spinach to make it even healthier. Serve as a first course soup or create a soup and sandwich meal! The skinny on one cup of our yummy soup is 144 calories, 5 grams of fat and 4 Weight Watchers POINTS	1 vote 5646 views
	Spectacular Summertime Fresh Roasted Marinara Sauce by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox This is one of the most delicious tomato sauces we’ve ever tasted. You’ll want to make this sauce using summertime tomatoes. They really taste their best this time of year. If possible, buy them at your local Farmer’s Market or look for locally grown tomatoes at your supermarket. You can also use whole cherry tomatoes or “gourmet”…	1 vote 3398 views
	Skinny Bolognese, Amazingly Rich, Very Filling, Served Over Nutritious Spaghetti Squash by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox Everybody 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…	1 vote 1 comment 2999 views
	Lite and Fabulous Steak Pizzaiola by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox This Italian classic is simply steak topped with a quick cooking, zesty, pizza-like sauce. Sometimes it’s topped with cheese. I’m using very lean top sirloin but if you’d prefer to use flank steak or skirt steak, just reduce the cooking time a bit. Doesn’t matter how you cook your filet, the sauce absolutely makes this dish. The…	1 vote 1 comment 4332 views
	Basil shortbread biscuits by Lemon Squeezy Delicate, crumbly shortbread with a hint of basil	1 vote 4810 views
	Florentine Salisbury Steak by J. Gino Genovesi This dish is restaurant quality food which when served with mashed potatoes and green beans makes a delightful presentation. At home,this was a favorite among our family. I have made some changes from the original one used by my mother and wife, and think you will enjoy it also. It is economical, relatively fast and so good. I…	1 vote 1 review 4 comments 13525 views
	Suppa di matrimonio Italiano ( Wedding Soup) by J. Gino Genovesi I believe this soup was served at weddings and family gatherings because it was quick and easy to prepare, delicious and plentiful. However, my family made this soup for Sunday lunch and for holidays and family gatherings.. This was served, along with Toasted sliced bread, before a meal of homemade pasta. I have made some changes…	1 vote 4509 views
	Lemon-Cranberry Biscotti by J. Gino Genovesi The biscotti had its origin in Roman times They are a dry, crunchy cookie that contains no fat and quite nourishing. .A food with sustenance and carried by the Roman Legions into battle; perhaps this action help fuel the expansion of the Roman Empire since they were so light and easy to carry into battle. The biscotti became…	1 vote 5212 views
	Chars Cone -Oli Cones! by charlene sherman Summer Time and the living is easy and what can taste better than an ice Cream Cone ,A dripples Cannoli Cone ,melt in your mouth delightful taste of Almonds ,chocolate Pistachios,and sugar cone,and creamy Ricotta cheese,So delicious !!!	1 vote 1356 views
	MAS Ranch Red Sauce by candice masters Great Red Sauce for pasta	1 vote 3299 views