Italian Caponata goes with everything!
Prep 13 mins Wait 30 mins Cook 47 mins Eat 1 hour My new favorite dish is Italian Caponata. It's a stew from Sicily where tomatoes and eggplants abound, so it's a perfect autumn dish when yo...
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Pizza Party Cooking Class – October 9, 2013
There's nothing that says P-A-R-T-Y more than Pizza. Generally when we think of a casual at-home party, pizza is involved. Rather than ordering in, learn how to make great pizza in your home oven an...
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Bibb and Arugula Salad with Pecorino Romano
Prep 15 mins Eat 15 mins This Bibb and Arugula Salad with Pecorino Romano is a new favorite. Twenty years ago, not too many people had tasted arugula when it found its way into my garden. Its bit...
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Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Pesto
Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Pesto Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Pesto Prep 10 mins Cook 10 mins Eat 20 mins Do you want an easy weeknight supper dish? This is it. T...
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La Cucina Italiana Cooking Class – September 12, 2013
Caponata Join us as we take our tastebuds into the world of Italy, everyone's favorite cuisine on Thursday, September 12, 2013, 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Holy Nativity Community Hall in Westchester. La...
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Fine Dining on a Budget at Bastianich’s Becco Restaurant in New York City
Where to dine in New York City? Too many choices. My first choice was Felidia, Lidia Bastianich's flagship restaurant. I was lucky to dine at Felidia and meet Lidia herself at a business meal nearl...
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Tuscan Chicken with Artichoke Hearts and Olives
Tuscan Chicken with Artichokes and Olives Prep 5 mins Cook 20 mins Eat 25 mins Want a home cooked meal with lots of flavor on the table in 25 minutes? Who doesn't? This Tuscan Chicken with Art...
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Wild Mushroom Risotto in a Martha Stewart Brazier
Prep 5 mins Cook 30 mins Soak Mushrooms 20 mins Eat 40 mins I created this Wild Mushroom Risotto recipe for dinner when I got an early Christmas gift from Martha Stewart. Well, at least it...
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Pumpkin Ravioli with Browned Butter & Sage Sauce
Pumpkin Ravioli with Browned Butter & Sage Sauce Pumpkin Ravioli with Browned Butter and Sage Sauce Prep 30 mins Cook 12 mins Eat 42 mins This is one of my very favorite Autumn recipes....
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Fettuccine with Authentic Italian Walnut Sauce
Fettuccine with Authentic Italian Walnut Sauce Fettuccine with Walnut Sauce Prep 20 mins Cook 10 mins Eat 30 mins This recipe is an absolute winner! The Fresh Fettuccine with Authentic Italian ...
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