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Italian-inspired recipes for home cooks
I share recipes rooted in Italian and Italian-American cooking, from hand-rolled fresh pasta to fall-off-the-bone ribs. Get the new seasonal recipes in your inbox every week.
Oven Roasted Peppers
Easy oven roasted peppers dressed with olive oil, vinegar, fresh basil, and garlic
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Marinated Zucchini with Mint (Zucchini alla Scapece)
Fried zucchini tossed with white wine vinegar, fresh mint and olive oil
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Kabocha Squash Focaccia
An easy no-knead focaccia topped with kabocha squash, fontina, thinly sliced onions, sage, bacon, hazelnuts and honey.
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Roasted Kabocha Squash Agrodolce
Roasted kabocha squash topped with a sweet and sour balsamic agrodolce with caramelized onions, Castelvetrano olives, pine nuts, honey and finished with fresh mint
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The Basics
doughs, sauces & pantry staples
Crumble Topping
A simple, freezer-friendly crumble topping made with malted milk powder — ready to top any fruit crumble, pie or dessert.
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mains, sides & desserts for the big day
Dry Brined Roasted Chicken
A perfectly juicy dry brined roasted chicken with golden, crispy skin and tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. This easy oven-roasted chicken method uses a simple dry brine and slow roasting for incredible flavor and texture — every time.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
A recipe for the best crispy roasted Brussels sprouts with an easy lemon mustard sauce. The perfect side dish and a Thanksgiving favorite!
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Roasted Kabocha Squash Agrodolce
Roasted kabocha squash topped with a sweet and sour balsamic agrodolce with caramelized onions, Castelvetrano olives, pine nuts, honey and finished with fresh mint
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Apple Tarte Tatin
An easy Apple Tarte Tatin made with store-bought puff pastry. This tart has a dark caramel syrup, roasted apples, and a flaky puff pastry base.
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Kabocha Squash Focaccia
An easy no-knead focaccia topped with kabocha squash, fontina, thinly sliced onions, sage, bacon, hazelnuts and honey.
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Radicchio and Endive Salad
A Radicchio and Endive Salad with apples, walnuts, and a honey-thyme vinaigrette. A perfect fall salad for the holidays, an easy dinner, or entertaining for a crowd.
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