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Sun Dried Tomato Risotto with Tomato Basil Salad

August 28, 2024 By Rachel Leave a Comment

plate of sun dried tomato risotto with tomato basil salad

Indulge in this deliciously creamy risotto, perfectly paired with a refreshing salad that captures the essence of summer. Whether you’re looking to enjoy comfort food in the cool indoors or just looking to mix it up, this dish is a must-try!

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Filed Under: Dietary Needs, Entree, Entrees, Italian, Meal Types, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, comfort food, Italian, parmesan-reggiano, risotto, Summer, Sun Dried Tomatoes, tomato, Vegetarian, white wine

Zesty Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni

June 7, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Zesty Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni

Celebrate the joys of summer with this naturally sweet and savory and unbelievably delicious warm weather pasta dish!

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Filed Under: Dietary Needs, Entree, Entrees, Italian, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Pasta, Peppers, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Basil, Italian, pasta, red pepper sauce, Red Peppers, rigatoni, Roasted Red Pepper, Summer, Vegetarian

Creamy Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

March 15, 2020 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Creamy Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

When scary things are happening and you need some comfort, try this savory, creamy soup that’s bursting with traditional Italian flavors!

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Filed Under: Italian, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Pork, Recipes, Seasons, Soup, Soups, Specific Audiences, Spinach, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Winter Tagged With: comfort food, Creamy, Italian, Italian sausage, parmesan cheese, soup, Spinach, tomato, tortellini

Oven Baked Ravioli Dippers

March 9, 2020 By Rachel 1 Comment

Oven Baked Ravioli Dippers

A secret ingredient makes these wonderfully tasty little dippers crunchy and flavorful without being too heavy!

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Filed Under: 30-Minute Meal, Appetizer, Appetizers, Cheese, Dietary Needs, Entree, Entrees, Italian, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Recipes, Specific Audiences, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Baked, breaded, butter, cheese, Italian, kid friendly, marinara sauce, Parmesan, ravioli

Angel Hair Pasta with Fennel

January 12, 2019 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Angel Hair Pasta with Fennel

Expand your pasta night possibilities with this sophisticated and delicately flavored rustic Italian dish!

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Filed Under: Dietary Needs, Entrees, Fall, Fennel, Italian, Meal Types, Pasta, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: Fall, fennel, Garlic, Italian, oregano, parmesan cheese, pasta, Vegetarian, Winter

Smoked Mozzarella and Spinach Pasta Salad

July 3, 2017 By Rachel 2 Comments

Smoked Mozzarella and Spinach Pasta Salad

Bring something new and different to your summer holiday picnics with this cheesy, zesty, and smoky pasta salad that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!

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Filed Under: Italian, Meal Types, Recipes, Salads, Seasons, Spinach, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Italian, Parmesan, pasta salad, penne, Picnic, smoked mozzarella, Spinach, Summer, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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

Freezer English Muffin Mini Pizzas

March 7, 2017 By Rachel 1 Comment

English Muffin Pizzas

Their minuscule size and top-quality ingredients make these prep-ahead convenience foods the perfect combination of fun and healthy!

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Filed Under: Beef, Entrees, Fall, Italian, Kid-Friendly, Meal Types, Meat, Eggs, and Dairy, Onions, Peppers, Pork, Recipes, Seasons, Specific Audiences, Spring, Summer, Vegetables, Winter Tagged With: cheese, english muffins, Freezer, Italian, kid friendly, Make Ahead, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Pepperoni, Pizza, provolone, tomato

Cheesy Stuffed Green Peppers

August 8, 2016 By Rachel 5 Comments

Cheesy Stuffed Green Peppers

Don’t think home-cooked meals and busy schedules can go hand-in-hand? This healthy, freezer-friendly, and easy-to-make meal will make you think again!

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Filed Under: Beef, Entrees, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Italian, Peppers, Recipes, Summer, Tomatoes, Whole Grains Tagged With: Beef, Casserole, cheese, Freezer-Friendly, green peppers, Italian, Make Ahead, rice, tomato, Whole Grain

Italian Stuffed Collard Greens

July 26, 2016 By Rachel 21 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

One Pot Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Sugar Snap Peas and Pasta

June 30, 2016 By Rachel Leave a Comment

One Pot Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Sugar Snap Peas and Pasta

Fun, kid-friendly veggies, pasta, and savory meats combine to create a simply amazing and easy one-pot dish that the whole family will love!

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Filed Under: Bacon, Chicken, Easy, Entrees, Italian, Kid-Friendly, Pasta, Peas, Recipes, Summer Tagged With: bacon, Chicken, dijon mustard, dinner, Italian, kid friendly, One Pot Meals, Parmesan, pasta, Sugar Snap Peas

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

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