Learn how to make this easy and delicious soup. Perfect for holiday celebrations and cool weather! Simply roast butternut squash, onion and apple. Then puree until smooth. Add in vegetable stock and spices and finish with half & half! Vegan alternates available!
Read MoreHealth Coach Caryn O'Sullivan joins us from Appetites for Life to share this super healthy fall flavored soup! Easy to make and super nutritious this soup gets the good stuff into your family! A one-pot meal that'll have everyone satisfied!
Read MoreMeet 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!
Read MoreLearn 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!
Read MoreCelebrate Fourth of July (or any BBQ) with these flavorful, juicy turkey burgers! Earthy spices and some healthy fats turn plain turkey meat into a serious cookout contender!
Read MoreWatch Cara & Chef Jesse Jones grill up a beautiful pork tenderloin for Dad! A simple way to impress, and feed, the whole family! Serve with your favorite side salad and dinner is ready! Happy Father's Day!
Read MoreThis is what we call "an oldie but a goodie." This recipe came to me from a high school friend's mom. While spending an afternoon at her house backing high school, her mom made this for us for lunch - I love it so much, I made my mom call for the recipe! I've been using it consistently in my dinner rotation ever since!
Read MoreWhile the weather may not be cooperating - it IS Spring! And the very beginnings of beautiful veggies are coming to the market. This risotto is a great way to start bringing some freshness back into your cooking after winter. Topped with a poached egg, it's a great meal! Enjoy!
Read MoreWe always celebrate the arrival of Spring and especially Easter with this delicious Northern Italian dish, passed on to me from my great-grandmother. The green spinach is meant to represent the new life and new beginnings that spring offers all of us. We use this dish as a "primo piatto" or "first dish" during our Easter celebration but it's a great starter, side or main throughout this wonderful season.
Read MoreSo many people are afraid to cook fish, don't be. In this week's video you'll learn how to perfectly sear scallops and make a complimentary lemon, tarragon risotto. Citrusy tarragon adds the perfect flavor to creamy risotto making an ideal bed for the scallops.
Read MoreEating my veggies can be a challenge for me at times - but when they're coated with olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes, and tossed with perfect pasta...I'm in! I hope you enjoy this dish as much as my husband and I do!
Read MoreI have so many friends who head out to fast food spots - particularly during Lent - to grab a fried fish sandwich. But what's really IN those? Try your hand at making your own and you won't be disappointed! Check out my recipe for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. The fillets will even last overnight in the fridge and can be warmed in the oven the next day.
Read MoreThis quick and easy dish is a great, light meal, any time of day! You can add in whatever veggies you like. I used spinach and tomato here.
Read MoreItalian traditions for New Year's Day involve things like eating lentils and pork (for abundance) to wearing red underwear (for love!)! I've got the pork covered here - but the red underwear is up to you! I hope you enjoy this soup with your loved ones and start this new year with abundance in your kitchen and all who join you there! Happy 2016 Cucina lovers!
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