FOOD

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Raspberry Ricotta Cake

Raspberry Ricotta Cake

I repeatedly say that I am not a baker, but I seem to bake an awful lot for some...

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Olive Oil Pistachio Biscotti

Olive Oil Pistachio Biscotti

We have a hundred olive trees on our property in Umbria, so I am never without t...

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Baked Caprese Frittata With Quinoa

Baked Caprese Frittata With Quinoa

Getting my own fresh eggs from chickens I raise myself is priceless, and is an e...

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Caponata di Amalfi

Caponata di Amalfi

I have always thought of caponata as a Sicilian dish containing eggplant, tomato...

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Italian Potato Salad With Green Beans & Tomatoes

Italian Potato Salad With Green Beans & Tomatoes

Potato salads become a regular part of our meals once the weather warms and the ...

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Summer Minestrone

Summer Minestrone

We lived in Milan, Italy, for eight years when my children were young. One of my...

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Farfalle With Arugula Pesto Sauce

Farfalle With Arugula Pesto Sauce

As the temperatures warm and we can get out more, I tend to start making lighter...

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Pasta Carbonara With Nduja

Pasta Carbonara With Nduja

One of my favorite aspects of Italian cuisine is its regional differences. Almos...

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Lemon, Olive Oil, & Rosemary Loaf

Lemon, Olive Oil, & Rosemary Loaf

I love baking with olive oil in place of butter, particularly since we have a hu...

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Focaccia Stuffed With Prosciutto Cotto, Provolone Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Focaccia Stuffed With Prosciutto Cotto, Provolone Chees...

I make some type of focaccia at least once a week. My basic rosemary topped foca...

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Colorful Lentil Salad With Fresh Herbs

Colorful Lentil Salad With Fresh Herbs

Lentils are often an overlooked ingredient, and apart from lentil soup, many hav...

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Roasted Beet Salad with Burrata

Roasted Beet Salad with Burrata

This Beet Salad with Burrata is one of those dishes that proves simple ingredien...