Ciao Chow Bambina

Quinoa Tabbouleh with Blood Orange & Citrus Vinaigrette is fresh and bright and oh-so-healthy! Well, hellooooo! The last time I shared content to the blog we were getting ready to move. Yep, in 2...

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Italian Sausage Soup with Sun-Dried Tomato & Oregano Tortellini is the first meal I crave at the earliest hint of fall. This post was originally written in 2014. I’ve updated the photos, but ke...

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This rustic, Tuscan bread salad always hits the spot! I love Panzanella! “And, as the year grows lush in juicy stalks, I’ll smoothly steer my little boat, for many quiet hours, with streams t...

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Hi friends! The time has arrived! We have lots of summertime goodies coming your way in today’s Summer Recipe Round-Up! Now before we jump into the recipes, I have something to share. You might...

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Whether it’s a party of one, or a party of ten – when Cacio e Pepe Chips are on the menu – good times are sure to ensue! We did it! We made it to our Tin Anniversary…Ten Years, my friends...

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One of the most comforting, homey, simple recipes that we can make – Simple Marinara Sauce is a dinner staple! In looking back at some of my older posts, I noticed something… I have used the ...

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When the temperatures drop below freezing, this salad, made of Wintery Greens, Avocado, Berries, Pistachios and Tahini Dressing helps us forget all about Old Man Winter! So there’s no denying t...

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Italian-Style Fried Polenta with Greens & Pancetta is the heavenly bite you didn’t know you needed! Crispy fried polenta complemented by mouthwatering greens, Parmesan, and crackly pancetta, ma...

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Italian Wedding Soup coupled with risoni…orzo pasta… is a match made in heaven. See what I did there? Match made in heaven…like a marriage…that begins with a wedding…wedding soup… Ita...

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Bringing all the comfort with my Autumn Pasta with Dandelion Greens, Pancetta & Butternut Squash! There’s a lot to be said for pasta and pancetta…but to add roasted squash, dandelion greens (...

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Okay…the calendar says spring, but that icy nip in the air says winter… Time to head into the kitchen for some slow-cooked, slightly tangy, perfectly smoky, gorgeously aromatic Barbecue Beef!...

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Penne with Bacon, Black Pepper & Parmesan is a pasta-lover’s dream! I indulged. Yep. I couldn’t help myself. And, no, this is not the first time. Such sweet memories of cinnamon toast, hand-p...

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This Cinnamon Raisin French Toast with Sautéed Apples is a holiday favorite! Friday night’s date turned into Saturday morning’s breakfast… During our ride home from our favorite local orch...

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If you’re looking to change up your mashed potato game this holiday season, look no further than these Brown Butter Mashed Red Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Sage! “What I say is that, if a...

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I hope the next time you’re sipping your favorite wine and need the perfect accompaniment, you remember this recipe for Roasted Grape Crostini! So I wanted to call it: Roasted Grape Crostini wi...

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This hearty and delicious Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Greens, Gorgonzola & Walnuts is a treat for the tastebuds! Our summer potted plants are holding on for dear life. Most have said their fin...

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Who doesn’t love roasted squash? And how about we turn it up a notch? Roasted Squash with Chile Yogurt Sauce! That’s what I’m sayin’! If you’re anything like I am, then it’s not unusu...

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This Cast Iron Pizza with Burrata, Peaches & Basil Pesto is totally drool-worthy! If you were asked to describe your perfect pizza, what would you say? It’s in the dough…a perfect crust… It...

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