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Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies

December 6, 2017 By Rachel 5 Comments

Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies

Grab a hot beverage and curl up on the couch with these beautiful, buttery, and flavorful holiday cookies that are so easy to make!

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Filed Under: Cherries, Christmas, Desserts, Dietary Needs, Fruits, Holidays, Italian, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Almond, baking, butter, Cherry, Christmas Cookie, cookie, Holiday, shortbread, tea cookie, Valentine's Day

One-Pot Shrimp and Snow Pea Alfredo Pasta

May 25, 2017 By Rachel 5 Comments

One-Pot Shrimp and Snow Pea Alfredo Pasta - Comfort food meets fresh spring veggies in this simple, creamy, and delicious Italian dinner.

Comfort food meets fresh spring veggies in this simple, creamy, and delicious Italian dinner.

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Filed Under: Carrots, Entrees, Italian, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, One Pot, Recipes, Seafood, Seasons, Snow Peas, Specific Audiences, Spring, Vegetables Tagged With: bacon, Cream Sauce, Italian, linguine, One Pot Meals, pasta, sea food, shrimp, snow peas, Spring

Sweet Pea Crostini

April 5, 2017 By Rachel 5 Comments

Sweet Pea Crostini - This light and fresh spring appetizer is the perfect way to whet your Easter appetite (without spoiling your dinner).

This light and fresh spring appetizer is the perfect way to whet your Easter appetite (without spoiling your dinner).

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Easter, Holidays, Meal Types, Mint, Peas, Radishes, Recipes, Seasons, Spring, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, Baguette, creme fraiche, Easter, Italian, Mint, parmesan cheese, Radish, sweet pea, Vegetarian

Brussels Sprouts and Red Spring Onion Orecchiette

March 28, 2017 By Rachel 2 Comments

Brussels Sprouts and Red Spring Onion Orecchiette

Have your first taste of spring with this simple, tasty, and comforting pasta dish that will be on the table in just fifteen minutes!

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Filed Under: Brussels Sprouts, Easy, Entrees, Fall, Italian, Meal Types, Onions, Pasta, Recipes, Seasons, Sides, Specific Audiences, Spring, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: bussels sprouts, Italian, orecchiette, Parmesan, pasta, Quick and Easy, Spring, spring onion, Vegetarian, white wine

Italian Stuffed Collard Greens

July 26, 2016 By Rachel 18 Comments

Italian Stuffed Collard Greens

Are you a collard green skeptic? I was, until I discovered this amazing way to transform them into a meaty, cheesy, and good-for-you Italian dinner!

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Filed Under: Chicken, Collard Greens, Entrees, Healthy, Italian, Recipes, Summer, Whole Grains Tagged With: Basil, brown rice, Casserole, collard greens, Italian, Italian sausage, Mozzarella, parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, Whole Grain

Kohlrabi Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes and Pancetta

June 21, 2016 By Rachel 18 Comments

Kohlrabi Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes

Most people believe that risotto is hard to make. This post teaches you the secrets to a perfect pot of creamy, delicious risotto every time!

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Filed Under: Bacon, Entrees, Italian, Kohlrabi, Pork, Recipes, Summer, Tomatoes, Whole Grains Tagged With: cooking technique, Italian, Kohlrabi, One Pot Meals, pancetta, Parmesan, rice, risotto, Tomatoes, vegetarian options, white wine

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

June 13, 2016 By Rachel 10 Comments

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

Just say “NO” to processed dressing with this incredibly simple, easy-to-make, homemade balsamic vinaigrette that will kick your salad up a notch!

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dressings and Sauces, Easy, Fall, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Italian, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, dressing, Homemade, Honey, Italian, Olive Oil, Salad, Shallots, Vegetarian, Vinaigrette

Philly Style Italian Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

June 4, 2016 By Rachel 8 Comments

Philly Style Italian Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

Celebrate Father’s Day with this Philly favorite that’s perfect for summer grilling. Plus, enter to win $75 towards a unique Father’s Day gift – a beautiful wooden wrist watch by JORD!

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Filed Under: Broccoli Rabe, Father’s Day, Grilling, Italian, Peppers, Pork, Recipes, Sandwiches, Summer Tagged With: broccoli rabe, Father's Day, Grilling, Italian, JORD watches, Philly, sharp provolone, sweet Italian Sausage, Sweet Peppers, wood watch

Italian Meatballs with Beef and Pork

May 6, 2016 By Rachel 14 Comments

Beef and Pork Italian Meatballs

You just can’t go wrong with this recipe for classic Italian meatballs. Whether served atop pasta or in a sandwich roll, they’re sure to be a favorite of your entire family!

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Filed Under: Beef, Entrees, Fall, Italian, Pork, Recipes, Slow Cooker, Spring, Summer, Winter Tagged With: Basil, Beef, Crock Pot, Freezer-Friendly, Garlic, grass fed meat, Italian, meatballs, Pork

Arugula Pesto

April 15, 2016 By Rachel 7 Comments

Arugula Pesto

This light and tasty pesto overflows with early-season flavor and is perfect for welcoming the warm spring sunshine.

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Filed Under: Arugula, Dairy-Free, Dressings and Sauces, Garlic, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Italian, Recipes, Spring, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian Tagged With: Arugula, Garlic, Greens, Italian, Nutritional Yeast, Pesto, Reduced-Fat, Spring, Vegan, Vegetarian, Walnuts

Blue Hubbard Torchetti with Pancetta and Sage

January 18, 2016 By Rachel 10 Comments

Blue Hubbard Torchetti with Pancetta and Sage

Sweet, savory blue hubbard squash steals the show in this quick and easy pasta dish. It’s the perfect balance of elegance and winter comfort food.

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Filed Under: Blue Hubbard Squash, Entrees, Italian, Pasta, Pork, Recipes, Winter, Winter Squash Tagged With: blue hubbard squash, fontina, Italian, pasta, Quick and Easy, red onion, sage, torchetti, white wine, Winter Squash

Broccoli Rabe and Chicken Pasta Bowl

October 4, 2015 By Rachel 9 Comments

broccoli rabe and chicken pasta bowl

Learn the secret of perfectly cooked pasta and take your simple pasta bowls from ordinary to extraordinary. Hint: it’s more than just cooking it al dente.

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Filed Under: 30-Minute Meal, Broccoli Rabe, Chicken, Easy, Entrees, Fall, Garlic, Italian, Pasta, Recipes, Shallots, Spring, Summer, Winter Tagged With: broccoli rabe, Chicken, fusilli, Garlic, Italian, Parmesan, pasta, pasta bowl, Quick and Easy, Shallots

Pesto Orzo Stuffed Squash Bowls

September 11, 2015 By Rachel 60 Comments

Pesto Orzo Stuffed Squash Bowls

Dramatic presentation and easy prep make these pesto orzo stuffed squash bowls a weeknight miracle. Gourmet yet simple, they’re sure to impress!

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Filed Under: Entrees, Recipes Tagged With: 8 Ball Zucchini, Easy, Italian, Orzo, Pesto, Pinenuts, Stuffed, Summer Squash, Vegetarian, Weeknight Dinner

Heirloom Tomato Polenta Pie

September 1, 2015 By Rachel 13 Comments

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Give your guests something to talk about with these beautifully ugly heirloom tomatoes healthfully arranged on a chilled polenta pie!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipes Tagged With: Balsamic, Chilled, CSA, Farmer's Cheese, Gluten-Free, Heirloom Tomatoes, Light, Pie, Polenta, Summer, Ugly Tomatoes, Vegetarian

Eggplant Stuffed Shells

August 16, 2015 By Rachel 27 Comments

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This family-friendly recipe combines the flavors of two amazing Italian favorites, but it’s naturally lighter and still bursting with cheesy goodness!

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Filed Under: Aubergine (Eggplant), Casserole, Entrees, Gluten-Free, Italian, Recipes, Summer, Vegetarian Tagged With: Casserole, Eggplant, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Italian, Low Carb, Marinara, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Rollatini, Stuffed Shells, Vegetarian

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