Turkey Meatballs with Elite Lifestyle Cuisine

Celebrity Chef Carlo Filippone joins me in the Cucina this week to share his healthy turkey meatball recipe! Plus we learn about his meal prep company, Elite Lifestyle Cuisine! It's what's being served this week in Cara's Cucina!

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Summer Pasta with Zucchini & Ricotta

Summer's NOT over just yet and I have one more dish bursting with fresh summer flavors! This dish is so simple and uses one of my favorite flavor combinations! Zucchini with basil, lemon and ricotta! It's the perfect pasta dish for summer.

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Lobster Rolls from Langosta Lounge

This New England classic goes ALL Jersey as Chef Marilyn Schlossbach of Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park puts her special twist on lobster rolls! Check out her recipe & step by step video!

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Grammy's Green Bean Salad

Necessity is the mother of all invention. And when my grandfather had tons of green beans from the garden, my grandmother had to come up with something to DO with them. This green bean salad recipe is her solution.

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Rat's Restaurant, Zucchini Salad

Watch how to make a delicious salad using summer zucchini, fresh ricotta and pickled cherries with Chef Ed Crochet of Rat's Restaurant in Hamilton NJ! Set within Ground For Sculpture, this restaurant offers a beautiful dining experience. Try the salad at home or make a day trip to Rat's and check out the Grounds!

Ceviche

Who doesn't love a summer dish that requires NO heat!? Ceviche is a great way to get in fresh veggies and delicious seafood without ever turning on a grill or burner. This dish is truly the magic of the kitchen as the acid in fresh citrus juices cures the fish to perfection! Try my recipe for dinner tonight!

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Pasta with Snap Peas

Fast, fresh and easy! This simple summer pasta dish will have dinner on the table fast! Fresh snap peas add the perfect crunch to silky pasta in a light sauce of broth and ricotta cheese!

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Beet Salad

Fast, fresh and easy! This beet salad is my Mom's go-to summer side dish! Her tip? Make a BIG batch of beets and keep 'em in the fridge to toss into juices, soups and salads all week long! Yum!

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Pavlova (Meringue Nests)

Watch how to make this classic dessert. Eaten in Australia & New Zealand around Christmas time (which is also summer for them!) the light, airy meringue nest is the perfect vessel for summer's sweet berries, and of course, a little fresh whipped cream!

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Risotto con Pollo

I was challenged to come up with a Mexican/Italian fusion dish for Cinco de Mayo...this Mexican inspired risotto is packed with flavor! I hope you enjoy my Italian take on "arroz con pollo."

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Pasta with Asparagus

A delicious Spring dish that feels kind of fancy but is easy enough to pull together in 30 minutes on a weeknight! Fresh asparagus do a delicious dance with pancetta (Italian bacon) and a touch of cream for a fantastic dinner!

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Salmon Sliders

These fun and easy salmon sliders make a great appetizer or small plate for a party! Even a great little bite for a picky eater to try some fish! I'll show you how to perfectly broil the salmon and make a delicious aoili to top the sliders with!

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Sweet Potato Ravioli

I talk to Chef Corey Heyer about the Bernard's Inn in Bernardsville NJ. The local farm they exclusively source specialty produce from, his philosophy on cooking and the role the Inn plays in NJ dining scene! PLUS you get the recipe for their FAMOUS sweet potato ravioli!

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Fruit Tart

Wrap up summer using the last fresh fruits and berries on this delicious and easy fruit tart. A crowd favorite at the annual block party when I was a kid is now a summer BBQ staple! Enjoy Labor Day weekend!

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Shrimp Salad

Meet Gabriealla Imbriano - Insta-foodie sharing gluten free recipe ideas that maintain the flavors of her Italian heritage! Today she shows us how to make a family recipe for shrimp salad - perfect for these last few lazy, hazy days of summer!

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Insalata di Riso

Learn how to make this simple, summer salad - straight from Italy! Arborio rice makes the perfect vehicle for pickled and fresh vegetables, tuna and hardboiled eggs! Dressed simply in salt, pepper and olive oil, this protein packed salad will keep you full and satisfied!

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Summer Salad Duo

Watch how to make this bright & beautiful summer salad duo! No cooking involved! The perfect dish for a hot summer day! Serve alongside your favorite meal, as an appetizer, or alone! Healthy and delicious; you can't go wrong with this flavorful pair!

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First Night In Naples Pasta

I got this recipe from a friend in Naples while studying abroad in Italy. He was able to whip this up for us in minutes after a VERY long train ride! It's the perfect summer dish using fresh zucchini, pancetta and pasta! While you may not have Vesuvius as your backdrop; I hope you enjoy this dish as much as my friends and I did, on our first night in Naples

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Bruschetta - Two Ways

Learn TWO different ways to make this quick and easy Italian appetizer! Healthy & delicious, your family and guests will love snacking on these crostini!

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Bracco Farms

"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you now better, do better." Maya Angelou - I think this quote can be applied to food shopping. There's so much out there today, terms we hear constantly but don't necessarily understand. I spent the afternoon at Bracco Farms in NY with Anthony Bracco and his family learning about "organic" versus "local" and what's in season for fall.

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