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Pasta e Fagioli – pasta & beans

Pasta e Fagioli – pasta & beans

Pasta e Fagioli is pure comfort food …this soupy pasta and beans satisfies all your hunger pangs and not only is it delicious, it is economical too….you can feed the whole neighborhood for pennies!!  And did I mention that is is so yummy you’ll  be 

White Wine & Gin Cocktail

White Wine & Gin Cocktail

 You must be thinking ….White Wine & Gin….say what?!  However, it’s actually quite common and there are many variations to mixing gin with wine. If you are a Gin lover like myself, you are always trying new ways to enjoy gin then simply mixing with 

Italian Sunday Dinner

Italian Sunday Dinner

An Italian Sunday dinner is a traditional family gathering and a beautiful way to stay connected to each other.  You know you are in an Italian household when you walk up to the front door the aroma of garlic, fresh herbs and meat sauce simmering 

Eggplant Caponata

Eggplant Caponata

Eggplant Caponata is one of those dishes that encompasses Sicilian flavor!  The mix of savory, sweet & sour will have your taste buds dancing with delight! There may be a few steps to this dish but its well worth the finished result! Eggplant caponata is 

Crespelle in Brodo (crepes in broth)

Crespelle in Brodo (crepes in broth)

This elegant soup brings back heartwarming memories of my mother as she lovingly prepared this for us the same way her mother did.  Our grandmother was born n a small town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.   This delicious