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ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION IN ITALY

While many of us associate St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with green beer, Irish music, corned beef and cabbage here in the United States, it is fun to know that this day is also celebrated in Italy. Expats from Ireland…

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Grand Marnier Chocolate Mousse

  INGREDIENTS 8 Oz Bittersweet Chocolate – finely chopped 2 Large Eggs and 2 Large Yolks ¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar – packed ½ tsp Orange Zest – grated 1 Cup Heavy Cream 3 Tbs Grand Marnier METHOD Microwave…

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FRENCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Braised in apple cider and finished in a cream sauce. A delicious dish for your family or company.   SERVES 4 – 6   2 LBS CHICKEN THIGHS – skin on or skinless 1 CELERY RIB – diced 4-5…

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PASTA CON TONNO e FINOCCHIO

Pasta with Tuna and Fennel 1 LB PASTA – your choice ¼ CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 6 GARLIC CLOVES – peeled and sliced thin PINCH OF RED PEPPER FLAKES 1 LB COOKED TUNA – flaked JUICE OF 1…

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ITALIAN CHEESE TART

This recipe is a great way to use up all those little bits of cheese that have been accumulating in the fridge. And using frozen puff pastry makes it a welcomed shortcut for a quick appetizer.     1…

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Chocolate Poke Cake

Chocolate always soothes the soul. This is a great recipe for “Game Day” because the day is as much about the food as the game. And who doesn’t like something chocolaty! INGREDIENTS Cake 2 cups sugar 1 ¾ cups…

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PASTA alla GORGONZOLA

On busy days it always helps to have a go-to recipe that is quick and simple to prepare and delicious.   1 LB TAGLIATELLI – or your favorite 4 TBS OLIVE OIL 4 TBS OLIVE OIL 2-3 GARLIC CLOVES…

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MIMOSA CAKE

This Italian cake is a traditional dessert served on March 8th. It began in New York City on March 8, 1857, when female textile workers marched in protest of unfair working conditions and unequal rights for women. It was one of…

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MINESTRINA DI RISO AL LIMONE

Lemon Rice soup THERE IS NOTHING AS FILLING AND COMFORTING IN THE COLD MONTHS AS A BOWL OF SOUP. Here are 2 that always please and satisfy! 5 – 6 CUPS BROTH – chicken or your favorite, homemade or…