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Italian Summer Pasta Salad

June 12, 2020 by Cara Kretz 5 Comments

Pasta Salad is a great family party dish. This recipe uses a red wine ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Old School Italian Recipes, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Recipe Index Tagged With: healthy, italian, pasta, salad

Orecchiette Pasta with Peas & Pancetta

February 22, 2020 by Cara Kretz 4 Comments

Pea & Pancetta Orecchiette Pasta

Pasta with Peas and Pancetta is one of our family favorites. Orecchiette ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Recipe Index Tagged With: italian, orchiette, pancetta, pasta, peas, recipe

Enjoy Super Bowl 2020 with Briolata & Garoppolo

January 22, 2020 by Cara Kretz 33 Comments

Super Bowl LIV is going to be a great game -  Kansas City Chiefs vs. San ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Bread & Pizza, Old School Italian Recipes, Recipe Index Tagged With: bread, briolata, garoppolo, italian, recipe, sausage

Chocolate Almond Olive Oil Cake with Brown Butter Glaze for Mother’s Day!

May 8, 2019 by Cara Kretz 6 Comments

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Italian Almond Olive Oil Cake or Torta di Mandorla is a classic and simple ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Desserts, Gluten-Free, Popular, Recipe Index Tagged With: cake, dessert, gluten-free, healthy, italian, popular

Classic Italian Sausage, Peppers & Onions

May 10, 2018 by Cara Kretz 4 Comments

Sausage & Peppers

Sausage, Peppers & Onions is a classic Italian favorite, especially if ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Beef, Pork & Veal, Meat & Fish, Old School Italian Recipes, Recipe Index Tagged With: dinner, italian, italian sausage, lunch

Eataly Class: Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage

February 11, 2017 by Cara Kretz 2 Comments

Making Sweet Italian Sausage from scratch is fun and easier than you think! ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Cooking Classes, Meat & Fish, Recipe Index, Special Events Tagged With: Eataly, italian, pork, sausage

La Befana’s Panettone Ice Cream Cake for Epiphany

January 6, 2017 by Cara Kretz 1 Comment

Bafana and Panettone Ice Cream Cake

Repost: The legend of La Befana, the Italian Christmas Witch, is about a ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Desserts, Recipe Index Tagged With: Christmas, dessert, ice cream, italian

Seven Cheeses Mac ‘n Cheese Celebrates Columbus Day

October 10, 2016 by Cara Kretz 5 Comments

Seven Cheeses Mac 'N Cheese

  Seven Cheeses Mac 'n Cheese is over the top as far as Mac 'n Cheese goes. ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Recipe Index Tagged With: casserole, cheese, italian, pasta, vegetarian

Braciole Stuffed with Artichoke Hearts #sundaysupper

April 21, 2016 by Cara Kretz 2 Comments

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Braciole is a traditional meat dish served for an Italian Sunday Supper or ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Meat & Fish, Old School Italian Recipes, Recipe Index Tagged With: beef, italian, pasta, Sicilian, sunday supper

The Best Italian Meatballs

February 3, 2016 by Cara Kretz 5 Comments

Italian Meatballs

What I love about this Italian Meatballs recipe is that it is simple and ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Meat & Fish, Old School Italian Recipes, Recipe Index Tagged With: beef, italian, sandwich

Easy Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwiches!

February 1, 2016 by Cara Kretz 9 Comments

Italian Beef Sandwich

Italian Beef Sandwiches are a staple in our family for large crowds and ...

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Filed Under: A Cookbook, Meat & Fish, Old School Italian Recipes, Recipe Index Tagged With: beef, italian

White Cheddar & Provolone Cheese Crackers

November 13, 2015 by Cara Kretz Leave a Comment

My White Cheddar & Provolone Cheese Crackers are addictive! Not only are ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe Index Tagged With: cheese, italian, vegetarian

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