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Orecchiette with Salt Cod and Artichokes
I’m kind of obsessed with this month’s issue of La Cucina Italiana. There are always lots of recipes I’m excited to try but this month there was even more than usual. One of the things I like about...
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Braised Peas and Artichokes
My mother in law made this dish (with potatoes) a few months ago. And I was like this is freaking fantabulous. I’ve been dreaming about it ever since. This recipe is also oddly vegan. Odd because my...
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Tuscan Chickpea Soup – Zuppa di ceci
My husband “D” has a favorite ‘new’ toy – our pressure cooker. How we came to acquire this pressure cooker goes back to when we were preparing to get married. We decided to hit the mall together in...
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Pastiera Napoletana – The Traditional Easter Dessert of Naples
It’s official, I’m obsessed with “la pastiera napoletana”. This dessert from Naples is traditionally served for the Easter. It has a bit of crunch given from a thick shortcrust pastry combined with the...
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Ligurian Style Artichoke Pie – Torta salata ai carciofi Ligure
When artichoke season comes around I can’t help but crave “torta salata ai carciofi” artichoke pie. In Italy just about all savory pies/tarts/quiches are called “torta salata”. It’s one of those...
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Vegan Carrot Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Frosting – Vegan cupcake alle carote...
As you all know carrot cake holds a special place in my heart. I love the traditional recipe we make but I decided it would be nice to make a version that my family members that are allergic to eggs...
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How to Make Whipped Coconut Cream – Come si prepara frosting al cocco (vegan)
Making whipped coconut cream-frosting is actually really easy if you can find actual “coconut cream”. But from experience I know that coconut cream isn’t always easy to find. So I decided to write a...
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Raw Vegan Strawberry and Blueberry Tart – Crostata Raw Vegan di Fragole e...
They say “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”. Well, this post is all about imitation and inspiration. C’e’ un detto in inglese “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”. più o meno...
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Perfect Tomato Sauce – Sugo di pomodoro (la ricetta perfetta)
My mother-in-law is a perfectionist, so much so that I wanted to do a blog just for her and call it: the ‘Perfect Italian Housewife’ or something of the sort. She cooks, she cleans, she gardens, she...
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Ligurian Stuffed Vegetables – Verdure ripiene alla ligure
(ricetta in italiano sotto) Recipe development is not something that comes easily to me. Not to say that it’s hard either. It’s just that I, like so many home cooks, believe that food is all about...
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Fresh Porcini Mushrooms and Polenta (polenta con funghi porcini)
I’m feeling pampered. This past weekend, the hubby ‘D’ cooked every single meal. Some time ago, this would have probably annoyed me. The kitchen is/was my domain. But, I’ve come to realize that he does...
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Mini Pumpkin Pies
I’ve been busy busy busy thinking about and planning the Thanksgiving Harvest Party at the Cascine Orsine. It’s been the thought that has filled my mind for weeks now. My hubby “D” says he can’t wait...
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Ponche de Creme – Trinidadian Eggnog – Vov di Trinidad
You have to have a bottle of ponche de creme in the house during Christmas time in Trinidad and Tobago. There holiday season is all about visiting people, and hosting guests, no invitation needed. My...
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Valentine’s Day Menu – Dinner at home with your honey or friends
Valentine’s day is just a few days away. And, if you’re anything like me you’re trying to decide what to make for dinner for that special someone. I don’t really like going out for dinner on...
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