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Almond Berry Loaf

We have now been back in Umbria for almost two weeks and I realized yesterday that I have yet to bake anything sweet. I usually always have some baked...

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Golden Brown Artichokes Braised in White Wine

Although I do love everything about being back in Umbria, one of the things I was looking forward to most upon our return was our weekly (often daily) market...

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Contest Giveaway! 3kg Tub of Nutella + My New Favorite Cookbook

My friend Alex over at Wholesale Italian Food  and I were talking recently and realized it was time to do another contest giveaway. This giveaway is very unique, one...

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Spring Peas With Mint

We arrived back in Umbria Thursday morning and will be spending the next six months here enjoying all the region has to offer. We have been very busy since...

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Blanched Asparagus With Quick & Easy Hollandaise Sauce

Asparagus is one of those vegetables than most people enjoy, and when prepared properly, it always seems to be the perfect side dish. I recently decided to blanch a...

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Lemon Panna Cotta With Blueberry Sauce

We do not eat dessert often in our house, but when we entertain I do like to end the meal with something light and sweet. One of my favorite...

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Herb Ricotta Gnocchi With Quick Tomato Sauce

I call ricotta gnocchi “fast food” Italian, as with just a little practice you can make ricotta gnocchi in as little time as it takes you to boil the...

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Pecorino & Black Pepper Cheese Puffs

When we entertain, my husband likes to start out the evening with a nice glass of crisp Prosecco wine. Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine that is usually quite...

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Sauteed Broccoli With Garlic & Sun Dried Tomato

We eat a lot of vegetables in our house, and with just two of us at home now, I usually always cook too much. Both my husband and I...

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Limoncello Tiramisu

We have been doing a lot of entertaining recently, and when it comes to desserts, I get bored making the same thing too often. My personal favorite desserts are...