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Italian Apple Torta (Torta di Mele)

2026-10-14T23:51:22Z

When you think of Italian cuisine and the beautiful Italian countryside, many foods come to mind: pasta, garlic, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, lemons, and olives . . . but few of us outside of Italy think of apples when we consider the foods from Italy! Yet Italy is the top producer of apples in all […]

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Chicken Legs Marsala with Rich Mushroom Marsala Sauce

2026-10-02T12:23:54Z

Chicken Legs Marsala is an Italian-American classic dish of tender, juicy pan-seared chicken coated in a delicious creamy sauce of Marsala wine and the earthy flavor of golden mushrooms. What could make this recipe any better? Adding prosciutto, of course! This Marsala recipe beats any restaurant-quality entree with sticker-shock prices and will surely impress your […]

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Pesto alla Trapanese ~ A Sicilian Classic

2026-09-15T02:38:51Z

Pesto alla Trapanese is the classic basil, tomato, and almond-based pesto from Sicily that differs from the northern Genovese basil pesto made with pine nuts and no tomatoes at all. And that’s about the only difference between the two pestos. Both pestos require no cooking at all . . . all of the ingredients are […]

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Pork Chops in Garlic Herb Butter Sauce

2026-08-17T16:44:27Z

These pork chops in garlic herb butter sauce are a big hit. This recipe is seriously a ‘lick-the-plate-clean’ recipe! It’s a ‘hit-the-ball-out-of-the-park’ smash winner and one that I know will be on your repeat menu too! First of all, my husband and I put this together in under 30 minutes. And you don’t need many […]

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Bucatini with Roasted Sweet Red Pepper Sauce

2026-08-15T15:32:45Z

Roasting red peppers freshly picked from the garden is just one of the easiest things that you can do to preserve your bountiful harvest of peppers. And here’s a good recipe to use some of those roasted red pepper that you want to enjoy right now! Bucatini with Roasted Sweet Red Pepper Sauce ! Now […]

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How To Roast and Freeze Red Peppers

2026-08-13T17:07:02Z

It’s time for a bumper crop of peppers in your gardens, farmers’ markets, and food stores! So if you want to preserve those garden-fresh peppers to enjoy all winter long, then I’m here to help you learn how to roast and freeze red peppers to use and enjoy later! (or any color of pepper […]

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Tomato Frittata ~ Tomato al Pomodoro

2026-08-11T15:18:39Z

Tomatoes and basil are overflowing in our garden, so I decided to make a Tomato Frittata (Tomato al Pomodoro). The flavor of this version was outstanding. Every bite bursts with fresh summer flavor. I’ve made many frittatas in my day, but none have had as much flavor. If you don’t have a garden, tomatoes are […]

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Luscious Fresh Peach Ice Cream

2026-08-09T22:19:52Z

Glorious free-stone peaches from the South (well, from anywhere actually!). One of those fruits that we have to wait, and wait, and wait for, and then pick at just the perfect point of ripeness . . . not a moment earlier or later. I have always brought a bag of these fuzzy gems […]

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Creamy Baked Parmesan Zucchini and Rice Gratin

2026-10-05T17:03:10Z

We planted only ONE zucchini plant, and that thing produced like it’s on crack! Seriously, it’s just insane! But wow, did I ever know how to use it up in this recipe for Creamy Baked Parmesan Zucchini and Rice Gratin! This puppy uses up 3 POUNDS of shredded zucchini! Call me crazy, maybe, but it […]

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Superb Moist Lemon Zucchini Bread

2026-08-07T13:52:28Z

It’s time for bushels and bushels of fresh zucchini harvested from the garden. For a light and lemony treat, this Lemon Zucchini Bread is where to start using that prolific veggie! My family just LOVES this recipe! It’s one of our favorite recipes that we make over and over again. Not too sweet, it’s incredibly […]

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