Italian

Italian, Main, Meat

Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola

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Pork Chops all Pizzaiola is the perfect din for a weeknight. It may not be easy to pronounce, but is totally easy to make. The dish requires few ingredients, and all are items that I usually have on hand. Pizzaiola means “in pizza style.” Usually, steak is the meat of […]

Italian, Pasta, Soups

Escarole and Tortellini Soup

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Escarole and Tortellini Soup is one of my faves. This is so easy to make. The hardest task is cleaning the escarole: I soak, drain, rinse, repeat a solid three times whenever I’m dealing with escarole. But, it’s such a delish and healthy veg it is totally worth the effort. […]

Baking, Italian, Main, Vegetarian

Classic Calzone

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So you’re itching for a calzone. I mean, who isn’t? Put the phone down. Forget about the menu. Do you really need all of that extra grease and salt? But listen to me, and listen closely: You can make the calzones yourself. I swear to Baby Jesus. Just buy the […]

Italian, Pasta, Soups

Minestrone

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Minestrone is one of my faves and this recipe from wonderful cookbook called The Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt is absolutely fabulous. It was such a wonderful use of my Jersey Fresh veggies. I particularly love that it calls for fresh cherry tomatoes. The taste is so fresh! A […]

Chicken, Italian, Main

Crispy Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Capers

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I always love a new chicken recipe, and this one featuring chicken thighs and red peppers did not disappoint. Crispy Chicken Thighs with Red Peppers and Capers comes from Giada’s Italy cookbook by Giada DeLaurentiis. I doubled the amount of chicken, so I cooked the eight thighs in two batches […]