Italian

Italian, Pasta, Vegetarian

Vegetarian Vibes: Mushroom Ragu

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My Mushroom Ragu is fabulous for a meat free dinner that comes together quickly. It can also be served as a side to whatever chicken, meat or fish you love. I recently served my ragu over orecchiette, but it’s also fab over fettuccine or polenta. I love using baby bella […]

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 […]