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Shrimp Piccata

Add to ❤ Favorites Shrimp Piccata is a seafood lovers riff on classic Chicken Piccata. Sweet, succulent shrimp are tossed in a buttery, lemony, caper studded sauce. Ingredients for 4 servings 2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp peeled and divided2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons butter divided1/2 cup chicken broth1 large lemon juiced, ~3 tablespoons1/4 cup capers drained and rinsed1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsleythin slices of fresh lemon for garnish, optional Read the Instructions here

Pesto Mushroom Bolognese Lasagna

Add to ❤ Favorites A twist on this slow-cooked Italian-style favorite. This mushroom bolognese style sauce is laced between sheets of lasagna, creamy pesto ricotta, and topped with gooey cheese. Ingredients for 6 servings 1 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped 1 fennel bulb (stalks + fronds if available), diced.  1 large carrot, peeled + grated (about 1/3 c.) 4 cloves of garlic, grated 1 cup dry white wine 1 (28 ounce) can diced or crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried herbs Salt + Pepper 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese 1 cup whole milk  1 box lasagna noodles 2 cups Fontina or Provolone cheese Fresh mozzarella, torn Freshly grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese Flat leaf parsley, finely chopped  Simple pesto 2 cups mixture of power greens salad blend, (baby kale, arugula, spinach, swiss chard), flat-leaf parsley, and fennel fronds.  2 tablespoons nuts or seeds, I used almonds 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup Parmesan 1/2 cup good quality olive oil Read the Instructions here

Mushroom Bolognese

Add to ❤ Favorites This mushroom bolognese is made with carrots, mushrooms, tomato puree, and spaghetti. The ultimate vegan dinner recipe made in under 30 minutes! Ingredients for 3 servings 1 cup mushrooms2 cups tomato puree3 carrots peeled and cut in ribbons1/2 cup onions finely diced2 garlic cloves finely minced1 tbsp parsley dried or fresh1 tbsp Italian seasoning dried1 tbsp agave syrup or sugar to taste1/2 lb spaghettisalt and pepper to taste Read the Instructions here

Lemon garlic shrimp scampi

Add to ❤ Favorites Easy to make shrimp scampi recipe Ingredients for 2-3 servings 8 oz. linguine4 Tbs. Olive oil½ cup butter one stick6 cloves garlic minced1 small shallot minced1 ½ Lg. shrimp peeled with tail onsalt and pepper freshly ground¼ cup dry white wine½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes optional4 Tbs. lemon juice fresh¼ cup parsley chopped1 lemon sliced for garnish1 Tbs. parsley for garnish1 Tbs. parmesan cheese grated Read the Instructions here

Lemon Panna Cotta

Add to ❤ Favorites Lemon Panna Cotta – a deliciously silky, sweet, and slightly tart dessert. The flavour of the Italian spring on a spoon! Ingredients for 2 servings 300 ml – 10 oz. heavy cream 100 ml – 3.5 oz. milk 120 gms – 4.25 oz. sugar 3 sheets 6 gms – 0.2 oz. of gelatine or 2 tsp of gelatine powder 80 ml – 1/3 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed whipped cream, to decorate lemon zest, to decorate Read the Instructions here

Vegan Italian Lentil Quinoa MeatBalls

Add to ❤ Favorites These lentil meatballs are perfectly tender on the inside, firm on the outside, and loaded with so much flavor! This will be your new go-to vegan meatball recipe! Enjoy these vegan meatballs with a big bowl of spaghetti for the ultimate comfort food meal! Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and nut-free. Ingredients for 4 servings 3 cups water1/4 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed & drained3/4 cup uncooked french lentils rinsed & drained5 oz cremini mushrooms (about 5 large mushrooms)1 cup red onion diced (one small onion)1 cup gluten-free old fashioned oats (or gluten-free bread crumbs)1 tbsp ground flaxseed3 tbsp water1/4 cup sunflower seeds ground2 tbsp tomato paste1 tbsp vegan worcestershire sauce2 tbsp nutritional yeast2 garlic cloves minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)1 tbsp Italian seasonings1 tsp dried basil1 tsp dried parsley1/2 tsp Himalayan pink sea salt more to taste1/4 tsp black pepper Read the Instructions here

ONE POT CHICKEN PARMESAN PASTA

Add to ❤ Favorites One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is the easiest and most incredibly tasty one-pot pasta dish you’ll ever make in 30 minutes.  Ingredients for 6 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into 1-inch pieces2 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided1 teaspoon garlic powder3 teaspoons minced garlic16 ounces short pasta noodles such as penne, ziti, or cellentani30 ounce jar of your favorite marinara sauce3 cups water1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheesesalt and pepper to taste3 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs or regular bread crumbs + 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoningoptional: fresh parsley, basil, or thyme for garnish Read the Instructions here

Baked Chilean Sea Bass with Pesto

Add to ❤ Favorites Make perfectly cooked chilean sea bass every time by searing it on the stove, then baking it in the oven. Top the sea bass with pesto for an easy, flavorful meal! Ingredients for 2 servings 2 tbsp olive oil, divided12 oz Chilean Sea Bass, 2 pieces – 6 oz each (app. 1 inch thick)½ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper1 cup cherry tomatoes1 tbsp basil pesto Read the Instructions here

Italian Breakfast Cake with Mascarpone and Chocolate Chips

Add to ❤ Favorites Italian Breakfast Cake made with mascarpone and chocolate chips, the perfect Breakfast, Snack or Dessert Cake Recipe. Ingredients for 12 servings 2 1/4 cups + 1 tablespoon flour (300 grams) 1 cup corn starch (100 grams) 3 eggs (room temperature) 1 cup sugar (200 grams) 2/3 cup + 3 tablespoons mascarpone (200 grams) 3/4 cup + 2 1/2 tablespoons milk (200 grams) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup butter melted (cooled) (70 grams) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips (100 grams) 1/2 teaspoon salt Read the Instructions here  

Veggie Pasta Marinara

Add to ❤ Favorites Adding roasted vegetables to a store bought marinara sauce boosts the nutrition value, and makes a deliciously sweet sauce. Use this sauce to top Chickapea pasta — it has 27 grams of protein per serving, so paired with veggies, this is a complete meal that kids will love! Ingredients for 4 servings 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce (your favorite brand) 1 cup carrots chopped 1 cup zucchini chopped 1 cup cauliflower chopped 2/3 cup water 1 tbsp olive oil Sea salt and black pepper to taste Italian seasoning and cumin to taste (optional) 1 8 oz box Chickapea penne pasta Parsley chopped (optional) Parmesan to garnish (optional) Read the Instructions here  

One-Pot Chicken Alfredo

Add to ❤ Favorites One-Pot Chicken Alfredo is a glorious dish that starts with tender pan-fried chicken breast finished in a luxurious cream sauce that will blow your mind. A simple recipe, the fettuccine is cooked right in the sauce in the same skillet! Ingredients for 4 servings 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup (8 ounces) entwine Chardonnay (white wine) 1 cup (8 ounces) chicken stock 1 cup heavy cream 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine pasta (or whatever pasta you prefer) 4 ounces fresh grated Parmesan cheese, about 2 cups 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) chopped fresh parsley to garnish Read the Instructions here  

Pasta with Baby Eggplants

Add to ❤ Favorites Pasta with Baby Eggplants – a delicious Sicilian pasta sauce made with baby eggplant, garlic, Pecorino Romano and mint. Ingredients for 6 servings 480 gms – 1 lb. short pasta 700 gms – 1 ½ lbs. baby eggplants 4 garlic cloves Mint leaves 60 gms – 2 oz. Pecorino Romano, chopped 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ lt. – 6 cups tomato puree Salt and pepper to taste 4 tbsp vegetable oil Pecorino Romano, finely grated to serve Read the Instructions here