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Our Italian Table Goes to India: Indian-spiced Chicken with Chickpeas and Spinach

Our Italian Table Goes to India: Indian-spiced Chicken with Chickpeas and Spinach

Posted by on Jan 21, 2013 in Food, Main Courses, Recipes | 0 comments

I do believe that I have fully conquered my fear and loathing of chickpeas! After a week on business in mesmerizing India, I thought for...

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The Evening Quietude: Shrimp with Spinach, Tomatoes and Garlic (and a bit of Bocelli)

The Evening Quietude: Shrimp with Spinach, Tomatoes and Garlic (and a bit of Bocelli)

Posted by on Jul 16, 2012 in Food, Main Courses, Recipes | 0 comments

I simply love entertaining and having company fill the house. The buzz of new voices gathered round the dinner table after preparing a...

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Wearing of the Peas: Spring Pea and Spinach Soup with Pancetta Crumbles

Wearing of the Peas: Spring Pea and Spinach Soup with Pancetta Crumbles

Posted by on Apr 25, 2012 in Food, Recipes, Soups, Stews | 0 comments

I need a new immersion blender and I knew that. The on/off switch has gotten rather temperamental as of late and it can be really...

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Sauteed Spinach with Cannellini Beans and Garlic

Sauteed Spinach with Cannellini Beans and Garlic

Posted by on Mar 29, 2011 in Food, Recipes, Vegetables, Side Dishes | 2 comments

Although it is still rather chilly here on the east coast of the US, spring is vibrating in the air. You can see the trees and plants just...

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Shrimp, Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Risotto

Shrimp, Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato Risotto

Posted by on Feb 13, 2011 in Food, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes | 0 comments

Ahhh, Saturday night dinner after a long business trip. I so prefer to stay in and spend time preparing a delicious dinner over a great...

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Fall Comforts: Simple Lentil Spinach Soup

Fall Comforts: Simple Lentil Spinach Soup

Posted by on Oct 6, 2010 in Food, Recipes, Soups, Stews | 0 comments

Fall has arrived! Chilly, sweater snuggling weather is finally here after a very hot, dry summer here in the East. Although I dread the...

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Fontina and Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops

Fontina and Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops

Posted by on Oct 14, 2009 in Food, Main Courses, Recipes | 0 comments

 Although I dread the winter temps, I love when fall first arrives and my cooking turns to things stuffed, roasted or stewed.  Friends...

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Summer Torta

Summer Torta

Posted by on Aug 9, 2009 in Food, Main Courses, Recipes, Tarts, Tortas | 0 comments

When most people hear the word “torta” they think of a summer fruit pie in a rustic crust or the famous Easter pie with loads...

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Torta di Patate e Spinaci: Potato and Spinach Pie

Torta di Patate e Spinaci: Potato and Spinach Pie

Posted by on Apr 10, 2009 in Food, Recipes, Tarts, Tortas | 2 comments

Potatoes – yum. Potatoes and spinach – yuum. Potatoes, spinach and cheese – yuuuuuuum! I served this dish for the Festa...

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