With Halloween behind us and my annual family tradition of making a big batch of chili on Halloween night packed up and stored in my refrigerator to enjoy as leftovers throughout the week, I wanted …
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Leftover Transformation: Chili Tostadas
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Recipe: Sorrentino Cocktail with Limoncello and Gin
While my parents were out visiting us last week, we enjoyed our evening cocktail hour every night before dinner (living the luxe life, I know!). While most of those evenings I spent enjoying a raspberry …
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Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Pears and Arugula
I made this salad for dinner last night as I was looking for something light to enjoy after a big food day at work, and I was craving something satisfying but veggie forward. This salad …
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Recipe: Easy, Healthy Eggs Florentine
During our trip to San Francisco, I ate the same thing for breakfast every morning at the hotel – Eggs Florentine. Although we’re not usually hotel breakfast people, the hotel that we stayed at offered …
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Recipe: Homemade Italian Subs
After a couple weeks off here on the blog, I’m pleased to report that I’m back from my hiatus feeling fully inspired and ready to start sharing some fun new recipes. During my time away, …
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Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
Last week, I was fortunate to pick up a big load of sweet Italian peppers from our local farm, and I knew right away what I wanted to do with them. My mind immediately went …
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Recipe: Strawberry Balsamic Crumble with Semolina Oat Topping
Over this past weekend, we spent a quiet Sunday at home, cooking up a storm and enjoying delightful meals throughout the day. Since I felt like we obviously needed a dessert to cap off our …
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My Go-To Waffle Recipe from NYT Cooking
You may have noticed a couple of waffle recipes appearing here on the blog over the years, but 9 times out of 10 that I’m making waffles, I’m making this recipe from Melissa Clark at …
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Recipe: Italian Sausage Ragu
This is one of my go-to, standby recipes that is both super flavorful and comes together in a pinch. My freezer is always fully stocked with Italian sausage for quick weeknight meals, and tomato sauce …
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Recipe: Summer Brunch with Burrata, Tomatoes, and Peaches
While summer is winding down and we’re quickly approaching September, we’re reaching one of my favorite times of year where peak summer produce like tomatoes and peaches coexist with emerging fall produce like early apples …
Claire Aucella 