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May 28, 2016

Light and Easy Recipe for Spaghetti al Limone

Spaghetti with Lemon and Olive Oil This recipe for a light citrusy spaghetti from Smitten Kitchen’s post from February 24, 2011. It looks wonderful and reminds me of a pasta I loved in Florence on my last trip there –...

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May 21, 2016

Brunch? How about a Frittata with Fontina Cheese and Mushrooms?

Frittata with Mushroom, Leek, and Fontina Cheese Eggs are my favorite food and I could eat them all day long for every meal.   Frittatas are almost a perfect egg dish because they don’t have to be served hot to be delicious! ...

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May 14, 2016

Summer Salad with Arugula-Mint Pesto

Snap Peas and Green Beans with Arugula-Mint Pesto What a great way to spring into summer. I found this fresh Snap Peas and Green Bean salad recipe on Epicurious from the bon appétit June 2015 issue.  It was created by...

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Apr 01, 2016

3 Truly Fantastic Italian “Relationship Recipes” from La Festa della Donna

A “Relationship Recipe” is a recipe I’ve developed over my whole life, but especially over the last 20 years as a restaurateur, to create, encourage and strengthen our connections to those around us – Friends, colleagues, family and loved ones,...

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Mar 22, 2016

Something for a Rainy Day: Beef Stew with Potatoes and Carrots

Beef Stew with Potatoes and Carrots Author: Recipe by Maggie Ruggiero One of the things I love about rainy days is how they beg for me to be in the kitchen for just a little while and after several hours...

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