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Shrimp alla Buzara
I got the idea for this one from a Lidia Bastianich Feast of the Seven Fishes, and it’s delicious. It was a little unclear if the breadcrumbs are meant to be sprinkled on top or if they are supposed...
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Marinated Sardines
This dish is essentially the same as marinated fresh anchovies, so you can use whatever is available. Your fishmonger will most likely fillet them for you, but I did mine myself and it wasn’t that...
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Tuna Meatballs
These were so good, that they might be the favorite meatballs around the apartment. In the New Year, we’re trying to be a little more healthy, and so….no red meat for a while…or at least as long as we...
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Moroccan Lamb Soup
After more than a week of eating healthy, this soup tasted so great with just a little ground lamb. I’ve started craving carbs, but not meat– until I started smelling this meat cooking. Because it had...
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Lamb Burgers
My burgers are always a big hit and I keep my dad’s secret guarded very closely. I’m not sure if I will post that recipe at some point, but for now, it’s a secret. Sorry! For now, you’ll have to try...
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Baked Mini Crab Cakes
I’m a huge fan of crab in any form, but crab cakes are always classic. I came across this method for making mini ones and I wanted to try it out. I have to say, it’s cute for a party and a much easier...
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Fiesta Fish Tacos
Mexican food always means a party. There’s a time and place for (Italian) comfort food when I’m looking for a pick-me-up, and then there’s time for fish tacos and margaritas. I love these because...
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Sicilian Pantry Pasta
Sometimes I realize the fridge is empty but the store is so far away….those are the times I look to the pantry to figure out what I can piece together. I usually have a can of Italian tuna, which is a...
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Feast of the Seven Fishes (Year 2)
This year’s Feast of the Seven Fishes is probably going to be reduced by a couple courses to maybe 5 or even just 3. The important part of the Feast is that it’s an odd number of courses. The most...
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Tuna Frittata
I admit this recipe sounds a little strange. Canned tuna combined with eggs doesn’t really sound like something I want to eat. But somehow, it becomes something much better than it’s parts. The...
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Eggplant with Tahini and Goat Cheese
These make a great healthy appetizer for parties or just for weeknight dinner. Surprisingly, the goat cheese and tahini is a really yummy combination, but I certainly wasn’t sure before I started. A...
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Soba with Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
I love soba salads, and I make many variations on this. Sometimes I make sesame noodles with soba, sometimes I add chicken meatballs, and sometimes I make a more salad-heavy version like this. It’s...
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Grilled Shrimp with Herbed Rice
While we are once again doing the Bon Appetit Food Lovers Cleanse, I’ve reserved some posts to keep you busy. These could probably even be considered cleanse-worthy, so enjoy some healthy food in the...
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Quinoa Cauliflower Cakes
I’m always looking for good meatless recipes, since we like to have one or two meatless nights a week around here. When I came across this recipe, I thought it looked fantastic. I love everything...
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Spaghetti con le Sarde
This Spaghetti con le Sarde is one of my favorite pastas, and it was one of the highlights of our Feast of the Seven Fishes at Christmas. The Sardinian flavors are the perfect blend of salty and...
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Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Roasted Eggplant
The original version of this dish was made with ground beef and breadcrumbs, which is delicious but not as healthy as I wanted today. I had some leftover cooked quinoa in the fridge, so I decided to...
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Italian Turkey Meatballs
Meatballs are one of my favorite things to make on a Sunday afternoon because you can have a pot simmering in the afternoon for a delicious dinner and then have amazing leftovers all week to be used...
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Avocado Crab Cakes
I love crab cakes but I don’t love mayo. I’ve tried several replacements for it in my crab cakes, and I finally found the winner. Avocado gives the same rich creaminess, but also helps to bind the...
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