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    Homemade Italian Cooking

    Are you a busy foodie looking for fabulous recipes and menu ideas? This is the place for you. Learn my tips and tricks to being a great home cook with an Italian flair! I love cooking for all global cuisines and super healthy meals too!

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      Looking for the Perfect Parmesan Appetizer? Try Crispy Parmesan Rolls!
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      Cioppino: A Special Occasion Italian Seafood Soup for Christmas Eve
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      Affogato: My new obsession is espresso over ice cream. You must try it!

    Old school Italian recipes

    Do you love Frank Sinatra, The Godfather Trilogy, and Annette Funicello? Want to relive your last vacation to Italy through amazing foods. Did you go to Nonna's after Church each Sunday for supper? Then these are your foods, Amore!

    • Tiramisu
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      Feast of the Seven Fishes: A Sicilian Christmas Eve Dinner
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      Risotto Milanese with Osso Bucco for the Italian Grand Prix
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      Basil Harvest Two Ways: Pesto Base & Basil Oil
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      Easy Summer Tomato Ricotta Pie
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      Grilled Artichokes with Garlic Aioli
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    Super healthy

    Want to add healthy foods to your weekly menu? It doesn't matter if you are into KETO, Gluten-Free, Sugar-free or just delicious Powerfoods, you will find something wonderful to eat and feel good about it. If not, go have a cannoli.

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      Tuscan Greens Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Tart Cherry Vinaigrette
    • Autumn Farro Salad
      Autumn Farro Salad with Tart Cherries, Kale, Pecans, and Honeycrisp Apples
    • Detox Soup
      Boost Your Immunity with this Great Detox Soup
    • Crockpot Italian Sausage & Lentil Soup
    • Bone Broth
      Nourishing Homemade Bone Broth
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    • Buckwheat Gingerbread Waffles
      Best Buckwheat Gingerbread Waffles and they are Gluten-Free!
    • oatmeal dark chocolate fudge bars
      Sinful Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Fudge Bars that are Gluten Free!

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    About Cara

    My name is Cara Mia Cipolla. My goal is to pass on my recipes, tips and secrets and hopefully inspire others to become great home cooks. In addition to the blog, I also write cookbooks, teach cooking classes, and take on the occasional consulting project for other culinary businesses.

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    Hi, I'm Cara Mia Cipolla. My goal is to pass on my recipes, tips and secrets and hopefully inspire others to become great home cooks. In addition to the blog, I also write cookbooks, teach cooking classes, and take on the occasional consulting project for other culinary businesses.

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    Global Cuisine

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    Holiday & Special Occasions

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      Romantic Dinner for Two: Succulent Grilled Lamb Lollipops

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