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Crispy Zucchini Blossoms, stuffed with Mozzarella and Anchovies
 Originally posted on vanillabeanonline.blogspot.com on Sunday, July 31st, 2011 Hello again I made the most awesome fried, stuffed zucchini flowers this weekend! They’re often prepared dipped in batter, deep fried and with a sprinkle of salt.  That’s how my Grandmother, Nonna Rosina made them. They have a delicate flavour that goes well with just about…
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My Zuni Sheet Pan Chicken
Hey all ! I love a roast chicken recipe that includes bread. You can roast a chicken over thickly sliced bread or like in this recipe, adding bread cut into crouton sized pieces to the roasting pan, absorbs all of the cooking juices and packs a real flavour punch! The edges get all toasted and…
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One-Pot Lasagna Soup
If lasagna and a cozy bowl of soup had a baby, this would be it. This One-Pot Lasagna Soup has everything you love about a classic lasagna—rich tomato broth, savory Italian sausage, tender pieces of lasagna noodles, creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and plenty of Italian herbs—all simmered together in one pot. It’s hearty,…
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Triple Ranch, Extra Crispy Chicken Thighs (Crispy Panko Ranch Chicken)
There are chicken recipes… and then there are Triple Ranch Chicken Thighs. If you’re a ranch lover, this one is for you. Every layer is packed with ranch flavor—from the tangy buttermilk marinade to the crispy Panko coating and the creamy yogurt-ranch dipping sauce. I’ve always loved pairing crispy chicken with tangy, vinegary flavors. To…
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Tiramisu Martini
TIRAMISU… but MAKE IT a COCKTAIL! Think dessert meets Happy Hour! It’s smooth, dreamy, and dangerously easy to love. Sip by sip, it’s cocktail hour…any time of day!
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Marinated Beans with Whipped Feta
EFFORTLESS, FLAVOURFUL, and a little FANCY… This is one of those dishes that feels like you’ve put in way more effort than you actually did…
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Antipasto Salad Tower
KITCHY… CRUNCHY…OUTRAGEOUS… So, this is not your average salad. It’s a showstopper, mixed in with all kinds of Italian Antipasto deliciousness.
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Cheesy Pull-Apart Sliders (2-Ways)
CHEESY…SAUCY…IMPOSSIBLE to RESIST! These aren’t your average sliders, they’re messy, cheesy, perfect little bombs of flavor, and they come in not one, but two irresistible versions!
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The Ted Lasso Biscuits
BISCUITS with the BOSS…. These tender, buttery vanilla shortbread cookies are exactly what you’d hope for—flaky, rich, and dangerously delicious.
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Nonna’s Swiss Chard and Beans
A HEARTY CLASSIC, from NONNA’S KITCHEN… The epitome of peasant food, which we all know is the best food & the Mediterranean diet. This dish is a nod to my Nonna’s kitchen.
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Crustless Spinach and Feta Pie
EASY, SAVORY, SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE… Quick, simple, packed with protein and so versatile. You can easily mix and match your favorite ingredients!
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The Best Chicken Meatloaf
TENDER, MOIST and MELT-in-your MOUTH DELICIOUS! A juicy and flavorful chicken meatloaf that’s easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Perfectly Pink Pasta
The colour of this pasta sauce is unbelievable! Vibrant! Almost un-natural, but it is all-natural and despite it being almost too pretty to eat, it’s too delicious not to. With a few simple ingredients, you can make this show-stopper of a dish. I made it for Valentine’s Day of course! Could anything be more perfect?…
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Harissa Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini-Honey Vinaigrette
Cauliflower just got really exciting 🤯. This easy & healthy recipe is so addictive, so flavourful you will have to restrain yourself from eating the whole bowl. The tahini by The Tahini Goddess (truly the best!), makes the vinaigrette creamy add imparts a lightly nutty flavour. We used the Caesar flavour but the Classic or…
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Sticky Pomegranate Pigs in Blankets with Bacon and Roasted Pistachios
AKA, my family’s favourite hors d’oeuvre when they come to my place. Yes, the charcuterie board is delicious, packed with great cheeses and all the fixings but it’s the Pigs in Bacon Blankets that I can never seem to make enough of. Thankfully, they’re so quick and easy to prepare that they’re honestly a pleasure…
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The Best Gemelli with Pesto, Potatoes and Roasted Artichokes
It just doesn’t get much easier than this recipe and it has now become one of my favourite pasta dishes in my repertoire. It doesn’t require many ingredients and is super quick to prepare. Pesto is the main flavouring component here. We love the Kirkland brand from Costco. It just makes everything better, doesn’t it?…
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Boxing Day Panettone French Toast with Chocolate and Bananas
I say Boxing Day but for some, the big family breakfasts are on Christmas morning. Either way, this is one you’ve gotta try! It’s crispy on the outside and soft and melty with chocolate on the inside! It’s is easy, no fuss and feeds about four. If you’ve been gifted a panettone, this is a…
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Easy Tiramisu Snowball Cookies
Holiday cookies and Tiramisu (in my home) were a tradition all my life. So this year I thought I’d combine the two and make my version of Bon Appetit’s Tiramisu Snowball cookies. This is a great follow up to my Baklava Cookies which also take a beloved dessert recipe and transforms them into cookies –…
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Christmas Tree Spinach & Cheese Breadsticks
The christmas tree, an iconic holiday symbol! So much so that we even make foods that look like them 🙂 My take is a Breadstick Tree stuffed with a filling that’s akin to a very spinach-ey spinach dip with cream cheese, parm & your favourite melty cheese. So you know it’s gotta be delicious, right?…
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Honey, I’m Nuts for Baklava Cookies
Have you ever heard of a cookie swap? I’m not sure how it works because I’ve never been invited to join one nor do I know anyone who has. Rather than look it up, I like to imagine that every member of this swap brings their cookies and they exchange them with one another in…
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The Humble & Delicious Spanish Tortilla – Tortilla de Patatas
In North America, we know this as the Spanish tortilla but in Spain it’s just a Tortilla (de patatas), the humble and endlessly snackable omelet stacked high with potatoes! Eggs and potatoes happen to be two of my favourite foods and therefore, I knew I’d love it. I have to admit, I was a little…
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The Ultimate Vegetable Lasagna with BĂ©chamel Sauce.
I want to start off by declaring that this is one of the best things I have made in a while. In fact, at the moment, I can’t think of anything better. It has blinded me. It’s veggie-packed and creamy. Leeks, broccoli and spinach go particularly well with cheese and creamy sauces. The leeks in…