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Rustic Sausage Ragu

Most Ragu’s typically use minced or chopped meat. This Ragu uses whole sausages for simplicity. Native tomatoes and herbs and cooked down to make a rich, chunky, tomato sauce,…

Sausage Cacciatore

Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian. In cuisine, alla cacciatora refers to a meal prepared “hunter-style” with chunks of onions, fresh herbs, tomatoes, bell peppers and wine. Many recipes vary…

Tortellini Salad

I don’t know about anyone else, but in these uncertain times I am being drawn to carbs. Maybe its because we have to get creative and eat at home…

Arancini

There are a couple of things I’ve always wanted to make. Schiacciata (ski-yah-cha-ta) or Italian Meat Pie and Arancini or Rice Balls. I have decided this week I’m going…

Big Mac Copycat

You know when you get a craving for something it does go away until you satisfy it? The other day I had a craving for a Big Mac and…

Tomato Zucchini Saute

I’ve been making this Tomato Zucchini Saute recipe for years. And I never get tired of it! Its basically the freshest summer squash and zucchini, onions and canned tomatoes.…