Shrimp Scampi with Linguini

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Shrimp Scampi with Linguini   Author: Cristina Recipe type: Pasta Cuisine: Italian Serves: 5 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Print   Easy, quick, fabulously delicious. What more can we ask for? One tip...no lemon juice please! Not necessary and not authentic. Give it a try! Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large shallot, minced 2 T butter 2 … [Read more...]

Zucchini with Parmiggiano

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Zucchini with Parmiggiano   Author: Cristina Recipe type: Side Cuisine: American, Italian Serves: 5-6 Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 25 mins Print   This is a wonderful, low maintenance way to cook lots of zucchini at once. Ingredients 3 zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise and then in half 2 T olive oil ⅓ C grated parmiggiano salt & pepper … [Read more...]

Pennette al Salmone (Penne with Salmon)

Pennette al Salmone (Penne with Salmon)   Author: Cristina Recipe type: Pasta Cuisine: Italian Serves: 5 Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 25 mins Print   This is by far one of my favorite pasta recipes. First I usually make it with leftover salmon so nothing goes to waste. It is so quick and simple and it tastes like a dish from an expensive restaurant every … [Read more...]

Matt’s Pizza with Arugula, Proscuitto & Parmiggiano

Matt's Pizza with Arugula, Proscuitto & Parmiggiano … [Read more...]

All-American Chili

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All-American Chili       I looked for years for a chili recipe I liked and was never happy with any until I found this one! It creates the perfect consistency as soon as you add the liquid and you'll find it is perfectly rich and delicious. It's simple enough to whip up for a weeknight or to make a big batch for a party. Enjoy! … [Read more...]

Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup

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Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup … [Read more...]

Grandma Salazar’s Albondigas Soup

Grandma Salazar's Albondigas Soup … [Read more...]

Shelagh’s Chicken Curry

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Shelagh's Chicken curry   Author: Shelagh Ghering Recipe type: Meats Cuisine: Indian Serves: 5-6 Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 45 mins Print   I spent several of our first years in Italy hanging out with my dear friend Shelagh. She learned to make curry from her South African mother and passed the recipe on to me. I never thought I'd be able to make good … [Read more...]

Pan-Fried White Fish with Tomato Salsa

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Pan-Fried White Fish with Tomato Salsa   Author: Cristina Recipe type: Seafood Cuisine: Seafood Serves: 5 Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Print   The day I came up with this one was a happy day for all. The salsa makes it! Ingredients 5 filets of white fish such as cod, tilapia, haddock, or sole (use as many filets as needed for your family) … [Read more...]

Lorenzo’s Pasta al Ragu

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Lorenzo's Pasta al Ragu   Author: Lorenzo Campanile Recipe type: Pasta Cuisine: Italian Serves: 5-6 Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 35 mins Print   So simple, yet so delicious! From the first time our dear friend Lorenzo made this for us, it became a favorite! Ingredients 250 g ground veal 2 links Italian sausage 1 lb pasta such as rigatoni or penne or … [Read more...]