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Pancetta Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Cutlets

If you frequent my blog fairly regularly, you will know that I am a chicken lover. I can eat chicken every day and never tire of it although I...

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Farrotto Primavera

Farrotto is simply a dish that uses farro in place of rice and cooks it in the same fashion as you would to make a traditional risotto dish. Farro...

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Apple Oat Bran Muffins

I have been reading more and more on the health benefits of oat bran, and after finally finding it at a local health food store here in Umbria I...

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Golden Braised Artichokes With Garlic & Mint

One of my favorite things about spring in Italy is the availability of artichokes at our local markets. We can buy them in a variety of sizes and types...

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Spring Pasta Carbonara With Asparagus

I enjoyed this tasty pasta dish recently when we were dining out for lunch and as soon as I tasted it I knew I had to make it myself...

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Farro & Fava Bean Soup

In Umbria, farro is a popular grain used in salads, soups, as a grain side dish, or even in place of rice in risotto dishes. It has a slightly...

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Sausage & Artichoke Lasagna

Sausages and artichokes are two of my favorite foods, so when I decided to make a lasagna dish recently I knew they would be a perfect combination for my...

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Spinach & Ricotta Cheese Savory Tart

Looking through my refrigerator the other day, I saw we were overflowing with eggs and spinach so I knew I had to create something to use them up. Our...

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Fried Sweet Peppers With Balsamic Vinegar

I usually have some roasted sweet peppers in my refrigerator all the time that I use as an addition to my antipasti tray, in sandwiches, or to toss into...

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Marinated Fava Beans With Burrata Cheese

When we are in Umbria, I find I am a much more inspired cook than when we are living elsewhere. I love nothing more than to visit our local...