Gremolata originated in Italy and is used as a condiment in many ways. To make this dish even more delicious, add seafood of your choosing. See my recipe for Easy Home Made Pasta for that special touch. Enjoy! Gremolata Pasta What you’ll need: 1 pound of your favorite pasta 1 […]
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Shaved Zucchini and Herb Salad with Parmesan
Serves 4 For those who grow their own zucchini, here is something try for a refreshing change! A mandolin works well for this, but if you don’t have one, just use potato peeler and slice the zucchini in very thin ribbons from top to bottom. What you’ll need 2 […]
Stuffed Artichoke Scampi
An original Dee thing, this dish can be served either as an appetizer, side, or main course. It’s garlicky, lemony and stuffed with delicious whole grain filling that gets crunchy when baked. Dee’s Stuffed Artichoke Scampi What you’ll need: 2 large or 3 medium artichokes 1 lemon 3 whole allspice […]
Italian Potato and Bean Soup With Crispy Parmesan Croutons
This is a take on Pasta e Fagioli for people like me who aren’t fans of pasta in soup~I can hear my Italian grandmother praying for me as I write this! This is easy to prepare and is a wonderful soup whether you are making it for yourself or a […]
Panzanela
Dee’s Panzanela Italian Tomato and Bread Salad for 6 With summer tomatoes about to arrive, try this Italian comfort salad that is an easy-to-make show stopper! What You’ll Need: 6 large very ripe tomatoes (2 to 3 pounds) 12 ounces Ciabatta bread or Pan Rustique (firm country-style white bread), […]
Raspberry Lemon Strata with Maple Syrup
This is as delicious as it is beautiful – much easier than it looks! Raspberry Lemon Strata with Maple Syrup Serves 8 to 10 This dish must set in the refrigerator overnight. It will give you a deliciously lightly sweet, creamy strata with just a hint of lemon. I use French […]