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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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Rosemary Chicken Meatballs with Orzo
Maybe it’s my Italian upbringing but meatballs are my favourite comfort food, especially when paired with orzo, everyone’s new favorite pastina shape. This rendition of the popular duo is easy & quick to make, perfect for a weeknight. It’s saucy without being heavy, the meatballs are tender and flavourful with the addition of oil-packed sun…
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Italian Wedding Soup
This meatball and pastina soup has made a major come-back on social media recently and I’m into it! The stand-out ingredients are mini meatballs and a leafy green like spinach or escarole. It was literally the soup served at every Italian wedding I attended as a child here in Montreal, so it’s not just a…
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Spaghetti a la Nerano
If you’re a lover of food, specifically Italian food, you may have heard murmurs of this dish. If you have, it’s probably because of Stanley Tucci. In his book “Taste” (which is a great read or listen by the way. He narrates, which makes it even greater), he raves about the dish, “raves” may be…
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Roasted Vegetable Lasagna with Boursin Cheese and Ricotta
What is it about the process of roasting vegetables that makes them so incredibly delicious. I’d say it’s the caramelization, the olive oil and the seasoning. Roasting a vegetable transforms it and it suddenly it becomes a vessel for any delicious flavours and aromatics you can throw at it! Think roasted potatoes with lemon and…
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Giada’s Eggplant Timbale
Watch my instagram highlight for a step by step view of how I made it! @vanilla_bean_montreal Print Recipe Giada’s Eggplant Timbale A Timbale or Timballo depending where you are from, is essentially a pasta or rice pie made in a springform pan. Traditionally the exterior crust is comprised of a thin bread crust, commonly filled…
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Easy & Delicious Short Rib Ragu (Slow Cooker)
Hello there! I find that watching cooking shows inspires me to cook more creatively, taking me out of the rut which I get into now and again. They also inspire me to snack… A LOT. You can’t watch a cooking show without getting hungry. It’s impossible! To be honest, writing this post is making me hungry.…
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Mamma Rosa’s Crespelle
Mamma Rosa’s Crespelle TBT! Originally posted: Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 What are Crespelle? In a word , they are heaven. They are Italian crepes used as an alternative to pasta in dishes such as manicotti or fazzoletti. Recipe for ricotta/spinach filling follows. I had never even heard of them until my friend from work, Toni, had me…